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Podcast: Basically Biblical
Episode: Day 295 – The Beginning of the Gospel: Authority and Compassion — Mark 1–3 | Bible In A Year (CSB)
Description: Mark wastes no time—Jesus bursts onto the scene preaching, healing, and casting out demons with undeniable authority. In these opening chapters, we see crowds drawn to His power, religious leaders shocked by His boldness, and sinners transformed by His mercy. The pace is fast, the tone urgent, and the message clear: the Kingdom of God has come near.Questions:1. Mark emphasizes Jesus’ authority over sickness, sin, and even demons. What does that reveal about who Jesus truly is?2. Despite His power, Jesus often withdrew to pray. What does that teach us about dependence on the Father?3. In Mark 3, Jesu...