Tradition in Christianity can be a good thing, but often it distracts from true worship. How did Jesus respond when religious leaders attempted to put certain traditions above Him and His mission? Why does He choose to eat with sinners and outcasts rather than those who consider themselves to be pure and righteous?

At the start of Mark 2, Jesus enters a house that begins to fill up with people desiring to meet Him and see miracles performed, including 4 people who love their paralyzed friend so much that they wouldn't allow him to miss it. What is the result of them presenting their friend to Jesus? What does it mean for the Son of Man to have authority on earth to forgive sins, and what are the implications for you?

Have you ever been moved with compassion toward someone or something? The Greek word translated "compassion" may have a deeper meaning than you previously thought. In this passage of Mark's gospel, Jesus' actions are fully displayed for the world to see as He continues to travel from town to town preaching, healing the sick, and casting demons out of people.