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Jesus engages the disciples in their distraction and confusion—naming the way they are becoming the temptation to sin.
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When the disciples see a stranger exorcizing a demon in the name of Jesus, they react strongly. And to this, Jesus reacts strongly.
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When the disciples come across a stranger casting out demons, they want to stop him. Jesus has other plans for them, however.
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When Jesus speaks of being salted with fire, he speaks of seasoning in life, in living, in hoping and experiencing God’s grace.
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Preparing for this week’s gospel, we need to look back at what the lectionary skipped over last week—disciples’ inability and confusion.
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In the turning point in the gospel of Mark, Jesus is confronted with Peter’s ignorance and empire’s promise of safe oppression.
Make a New Normal
