Discovering Jesus
January 2021 Issue
About the author — Douglas MacLeod
Rev. Douglas MacLeod is a church pastor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has served as a pastor for over 36 years with five congregations in Michigan and Iowa. He and Cathy, his wife of 40+ years, are grateful for their three children and four grandchildren.
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The Beginning
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Mark 1:1-8
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.Read →
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Who Is He?
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Mark 1:9-15
A voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”Read →
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Follow Me
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Mark 1:16-20
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said.Read →
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Be Clean!
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Mark 1:40-45
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”Read →
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Eating with Tax Collectors and Sinners
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Mark 2:13-17
Many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.Read →
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Front and Center
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Mark 3:1-6
Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.”Read →
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More Than Enthusiasm
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Mark 3:7-19
He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to have authority...Read →
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Listen!
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Mark 4:1-3
He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: “Listen! . . .”Read →
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Sowing the Seed
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Mark 4:1-9, 13-20
“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed . . .”Read →
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From Seed to Branches
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Mark 4:30-34
“What shall we say the kingdom of God is like . . . ?”Read →
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Who Is This?
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Mark 4:35-41
“Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”Read →
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What Do You Want With Me?
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Mark 5:1-20
“What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?”Read →
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A Touching Power
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Mark 5:24-34
“Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”Read →
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Just One Thing
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Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
“Don’t be afraid; just believe.”Read →
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So Much Unbelief
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Mark 6:1-6a
“He was amazed at their lack of faith.”Read →
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Just Do It
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Mark 6:6b-13
“He began to send them out. . . .”Read →
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The Good Shepherd
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Mark 6:30-44
“They all ate and were satisfied.”Read →
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Not Just Water
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Mark 6:45-50
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”Read →
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What’s in Your Heart?
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Mark 7:1-5, 14-23
“It is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”Read →
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Just a Crumb
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Mark 7:24-30
“Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”Read →
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More Than Just a Crumb
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Mark 8:1-10
“The people ate and were satisfied.”Read →
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Gaining Sight
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Mark 8:22-26
Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?”Read →
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“You Are the Messiah”
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Mark 8:27-31
“What about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”Read →
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Dusty Discipleship
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Mark 8:31-9:1
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”Read →
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Help Me
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Mark 9:14-29
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”Read →
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Can I Be First?
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Mark 9:30-37
“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”Read →
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The Savior’s Touch
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Mark 10:13-16
He took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.Read →
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Who Then Can Be Saved?
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Mark 10:17-31
The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?”Read →
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“I Want to See”
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Mark 10:46-52
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”Read →
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The Greatest Commandment
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Mark 12:28-31
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all...Read →
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