Commentary
Mark 1: 29
– 39
Jesus
In Our Homes
The passage
begins with Jesus going from the synagogue to the house of Simon and
Andrew. From the
previous verses from this same Chapter 1 of Mark, which we heard
proclaimed last Sunday, we learned that it was the Sabbath. (1: 21 -
28) [1].
This time
setting is significant. On a sabbath day, Jesus touches a sick woman
to heal her. He breaks at least two rules in this one act of
healing, namely, “he could be accused of contracting uncleanness
and violating the Sabbath.” [2]
The place
setting also has its significance. Jesus visits a family in their
time of need. And he spends time with them.
Jesus is
present in our family, the fundamental fabric of human society that
God the Father has created. Jesus risks misunderstanding and
condemnation to be with us in our homes.
May we
continue to find Jesus present to us in our families.
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[1]
& [2]. Francis J. Moloney. The
Gospel of Mark, A Commentary.
Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002; p. 55.
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