CHRIST JESUS IS OUR PASSOVER - OUR LIVING WORD
Mark – Chapter 6
Mark 6:1 says, “And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.” Christ Jesus is once again in Galilee with all of His disciples.
Mark 6:2 says, “And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing [him] were astonished, saying, From whence hath this [man] these things? and what wisdom [is] this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?” Christ Jesus, the carpenter’s Son, was teaching in the family church. These people knew Christ Jesus and the family He grew up with. They could not believe His teachings, the miracles witnessed by many and the power and might of our Lord’s authority over mankind. The people did not know that Christ Jesus was “Emmanuel, which means God with us.” They did not know that our Lord was our “Living Word walking with mankind.”
Mark 6:3 says, “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.” The congregation was “offended” which means “to put a stumbling block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall, metaph. to offend.” Here is Christ Jesus who grew up with them, there in the synagogue with His family, and He is teaching truths they have never heard before since none of them were endowed with the “Wisdom of Father God.” They just went through the motions as the pulpits gurus do today, spewing babble and confusion, congregations believing because it sounds holy. This is why truth offends and causes you to stumble when your religious beliefs are based on the doctrines and traditions of men.
Mark 6:4 says, “But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” Christ Jesus is saying that it is hard to teach truth to your own family, friends, in the very place where you live since their responses would be very discouraging when seeds of truth are being planted. It is hard for people who know you to hear teachings they are not familiar with since they chose not to believe that all wisdom comes from Father God. They would rather believe they come from schools of theology and to teach Father's Word it is necessary to alphabet soup {PhD} following your name. Christ Jesus has shown through miracles and wondrous teachings the power of His might and these people, His own, still did not believe, having no faith. For the very elect today planting seeds of truth, remember, if they rejected Christ Jesus with all that He had done for His children, your gift of teaching will be rejected most often as well, especially by those who know you.
Mark 6:5 says, “And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].” Christ Jesus healed only a few people here because only a few had faith in Him. There was little Christ Jesus could not do for the rest of these people because they had no faith in Him or His wondrous works, therefore our Lord did not give of “His amazing pearls, His mighty works”, as the very elect are taught in Matthew – Chapter 7 {Verse 6}. It is of no use to cast the pearls of Father Truths before swine. As we now live and ask anything of our Father, if you have no faith, you will receive no mighty works from our LORD.
Mark 6:6 says, “And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.” “Marvelled” means “to wonder.” Whether the truth of Father’s Word would be accepted or not, Christ Jesus continued to teach since it is to the detriment of the hearer if they do not accept Father’s Word. The very elect of this generation are commanded of Father God to continue in faithful study and plant seeds of truth, sharing that Good Gospel wherever they may be heard and it is the responsibility of the hearer to pray for the understanding only Father can give in the Name of Christ Jesus.
Mark 6:7 says, “And he called [unto him] the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;” “Two” means “union, division, witnessing.” Christ Jesus sent His disciples two together since the law requires a witness for and to all things. Christ Jesus had ordered six thousand evil spirits from the possessed man who resided at the tombs into the swine. He did not send those evil spirits back where they came from, allowing them to wonder the whole earth since He has given us authority and power over all of our enemies [Luke – Chapter 10 {Verses 18 & 19}] when we pray to Father God in the Name of Christ Jesus by faith. Our Lord is giving this same authority to His disciples at this time and it carries to mankind as we now live when you have faith in the “Power of Father God Almighty” to assert your authority over evil forces.
Mark 6:8 says, “And commanded them that they should take nothing for [their] journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in [their] purse:” “Staff” means “a walking stick, for protection as well.” “Scrip” means “a leathern sack, in which travellers and shepherds carried their provisions – today it is called a begging bag.” Christ Jesus is saying to His disciples that all they need to teach and heal is faith in “My Power and Might”, and our “LORD” knows what they have need of just as He knows what the very elect of this generation have need of. When you are working for Father God, He will at all times see to your requirements. It is necessary, having the blessings of Father, to work for those things required for your daily living and not take from those you are ministering to other than to give to the widows and the poor, and maintain the building where you gather. It is not the responsibility of the congregation to take care of the pulpit gurus and tithe to them so they are fat in luxury as they live large with ill-gotten gain.
Mark 6:9 says, “But [be] shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.” Christ Jesus is telling His disciples to travel light, wearing only that which is needed; faith eliminating any doubt for their well-being.
Mark 6:10 says, “And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.” Christ is saying to His disciples that while travelling and teaching the good gospel, stay at one house in the city they are in since there is a ceremony of greeting that is time consuming, as they are welcomed into a home. Our Lord does not want them moving from house to house, spending time with this ceremony continuously since that time spent takes away from the time of teaching, which is their purpose. For the very elect as we now live, this teaches us to avoid the ceremonies of churches and people and stay focused on the purpose, which is planting seeds of truth wherever they may be heard; as often as you can.
Mark 6:11 says, “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” “Sodom” means “burning.” “Gomorrah” means “submersion {going under}.” When a city or people are more sinful than perversion, this is a sad state for them to be in. To “shake off the dust from under your feet” is likened to dung in the crevices of your shoes; it is so bad you throw them away. With people who truly have no eyes to see or ears to hear, to continue to minister to them is fruitless. Seeds of truth will be planted and the hearer must receive and ask for the increase of knowledge only Father God can give in the Name of Christ Jesus. The seed having been planted, just pray for the hearer that at the appointed time, by the will of Father God, it may grow wherein they understand what “this saith our LORD.”
Mark 6:12 says, “And they went out, and preached that men should repent.” Flesh is sinful by nature and it necessary to confess those sins daily before Father God, seeking forgiveness with a pure heart, in the Blessed Name of Christ Jesus. Our Lord came to offer salvation, taking our stripes on that cross, renting that veil from top to bottom that all who wish to can now come before the Throne of Father God Almighty having no excuse.
Mark 6:13 says, “And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed [them].” Casting out devils is not beyond your scope when you have the truth of Father’s Word within your heart and mind, remembering that our Lord gave us power over all of our enemies. “Anointed” means “Christ, the Anointed One by Father God Almighty.” It is through Christ Jesus that the very elect ask Father God to bless that vial of olive oil since the oil in of itself has no power, rather love, faith, discipline and obedience to Father God, seeking a healing spiritually, physically, mentally or emotionally for yourself or one who asks, Father God extending the blessing because of His love. This is accomplished not by the act, rather by faith in Father God as the woman with the issue who touched Christ Jesus, healed by her faith. “Oil” means “elaion, el'-ah-yon – the sacred Name for Father God – el and ah.” James – Chapter 5 teaches of the anointing oil to heal and drive out evil spirits when asked in the Name of Christ Jesus in obedience to the Word of Father God Almighty.
Mark 6:14 says, “And king Herod heard [of him]; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.” Herod is speaking these words because at this time John was deceased; Herod responsible for his death. He had John murdered even though he knew that John the Baptist taught the truth of Father God’s Word.
Mark 6:15 says, “Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.” “Elias” means “my God is YAHOVAH.” Many, from those who sat in high places to those who barely made ends meet were trying to figure it out, know who this was, Christ Jesus, who was commanding many marvelous works and teaching truth.
Mark 6:16 says, “But when Herod heard [thereof], he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.” You can rest assured that Herod was feeling a lot of panic at this point having murdered John the Baptist, feeling guilt, and truly believing he had risen from the dead. Better said, the “fear of seeing Emmanuel {God with us}” put the fear {reverence} of Father God within him.
Mark 6:17 says, “For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.” With all Herod had done he was still living in the sin of marrying his brother’s wife which was against the law of Father God.
Mark 6:18 says, “For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.” John the Baptist was a minister of Father’s Word and he shed the light of truth whenever he could. This is the mission of the very elect even as we now live. Many will shun truth taught by the very elect, however the difference is that it is not the very elect who shall bow down and worship death who is the first/false christ [satan] when he is cast to the earth to perpetrate the greatest deception ever to be known to mankind. The deceived will be those as Herod who walk in ignorance of Father’s Word and will bow down and worship death, who is satan.
Mark 6:19 says, “Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:” Herodias had nothing but hate for John the Baptist because he told Herod the truth and she carried a serious issue against him, killing John herself had she had the authority to do so.
Mark 6:20 says, “For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.” Herod respected and loved to hear John teach Father’s Word, having no doubt he was sent by Almighty God to teach the gospel.
Mark 6:21 says, “And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief [estates] of Galilee;” Herod gave himself a birthday party and invited all the important people, being those who sit in high places of authority in terms of economics, education, politics and religion. The kenites were having a good time.
Mark 6:22 says, “And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give [it] thee.” The king was all excited over the surely erotic dancing of his step-daughter, his brother’s child. It is obvious that Herod enjoyed the finer things of the flesh as evidenced by the illegal act of marrying his brother’s wife, which kept him, although loving the teachings of John, from following those same teachings. So in a drunken, excited state, he offered her whatever she would have. Sounds just like ole slew footed satan who had the audacity to offer our Lord Jesus Christ all the power over the kingdoms of this world if our Lord would bow down and worship him. Father God has given satan power over economics, education, politics and religion of this world and our Father will not meddle with your choice to serve the world [satan] or to serve Him [Creator of your soul], if you are under free will. In other words, which would you rather have temporary power and authority in the flesh which shall surely die or be changed -or- everlasting life with our Father God Almighty in the Eternity. Only a fool would exchange a moment of fame and fortune for the eternal paradise and blessings promised by our Father God. Christ was born from above for the purpose of offering salvation [Hebrews - Chapter 10 {3 - 10] to all of humankind as He defeated death [satan] on that cross, crushing his head as it is taught in Genesis - Chapter 3.
Mark 6:23 says, “And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give [it] thee, unto the half of my kingdom.” Drunken Herod was certainly generous at this time, making this statement in the presence of all he had invited to party town. This is why our Father always wants His children to be of a sober mind since a drunken state, spiritually or physically, will surely get you into trouble every time. I Peter 5:8 & 9 says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” “Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”
Mark 6:24 says, “And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.” Herodias did not even have to think about it, so hateful because her wicked ways were chastised by John the Baptist. She also showed no love for her own daughter whom she would tell to ask for the murder of John. It did not matter to Herodias because she surely knew this opportunity would never present itself again.
Mark 6:25 says, “And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.” The daughter told John that she immediately, right away, wanted John the Baptist murdered, beheaded and to place his head upon a platter {charger}.
Mark 6:26 says, “And the king was exceeding sorry; [yet] for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.” Herod sobered up with that request and was full of guilt for his stupid act, encouraged by drunkenness and governed by feelings of the flesh. Drunk or sober, a king cannot go back on his word and he had a palace full of witnesses as to what he offered the daughter of his wife and what her response was. This is why it is necessary to be faithful to studying our Father's Word. Truth keeps you out of trouble with the ways of this world which belong to satan and his entourage.
Mark 6:27 says, “And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,” Not listening to Father God, keeping a sober mind, Herod allowed himself to be “caught up” and now a murderer because of disobedience. It is very easy as we now live to be “caught up” with the doctrines and traditions of pulpit gurus if you are full of playing church, drunk on the hallelujah corner. This makes you ripe for the deception of satan because your mind is not sober wherein you have the “Seal of Father God Almighty”, which is understanding of His Word.
Mark 6:28 says, “And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.” John the Baptist beheaded by the command of Herod, his remains are brought to the daughter who danced for him, a high price paid for that temporary moment of ecstasy, and she handed the head of beloved John to her mother, the wicked one, who asked her daughter to request such a horrible act as a gift. When you love Father God, His Word should never offend you as Herodias was. Father’s Word is true christianity and if anyone around you cannot accept that as they play church, too bad since you never want to be captivated by foolishness of the world, wherein they rule over you. There is one “Ruler and His Name is “YAHOVAH, Father God Almighty.” Continue in the ways of our LORD and when you come up against those too stupid to accept Father’s Truths while it may be had to cause them to act as Herodias, shake the dust from your feet and do not cast your pearls before swine.
Mark 6:29 says, “And when his disciples heard [of it], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.” Father God loved John the Baptist very much as He gave His child a purpose as is taught in Luke – Chapter 1 {Verse 17} that he would come in the spirit of the prophet Elias if the people would received him. The children of satan are a destructive, hate-filled force as they beheaded John and crucified our Lord Jesus Christ. John the Baptist had prepared the way for the coming of our Messiah, Christ Jesus {the Greatest love of all}, and now while his body was laid in a tomb, his spirit is at rest, at peace with Father God Almighty.
Mark 6:30 says, “And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.” The twelve sent out by Christ Jesus to teach that good gospel our Lord had taught to them, are now reporting those things they witnessed on their journey.
Mark 6:31 says, “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.” There was no rest or time to eat because every where they went were many people who wanted to hear truth and be healed by their faith in those same truths, and now our Lord wants His very elect to take some time to take care of themselves as they "rest" in our Lord Jesus Christ. Father has taught us we are to worship Him each day since the "Sabbath" means "Rest", seven days a week. "Christ Jesus is our Rest [Hebrews - Chapter 4]" and we should be of His Spirit, studying and meditating within His love each and every day of our lives, coming into the understanding of truth which brings you spiritual peace.
Mark 6:32 says, “And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.” They put some distance between themselves and the people in order to follow the instructions of Christ Jesus.
Mark 6:33 says, “And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.” The people recognized Christ Jesus and His disciples as they were departing and they traveled by foot around the boundary of the sea and made it to the other side before Christ and his disciples arrived. When you hear the truth of Father’s Word, you cannot get enough as it awakens your spirit and there is a desire to learn and understand more and more truth. Understanding truth awakens pure love for Father and you want to know of His promises, know what our LORD expects from His children, understanding His grace, mercy and love, and wanting to be a part of His Perfect Plan.
Mark 6:34 says, “And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.” The people knew our Lord who is our “Shepherd” and when you are of His flock, “His sheep”, you always know who your Master is. The people having faith in our Lord to heal and teach them caused our Lord to have “a heart of mercy” for His children and He did not rest His physical self, He taught them. Christ Jesus shall always be our “Shepherd, our Living Word” and when you seek understanding of the good gospel by the blessings of the Holy Spirit, Father will have compassion as He grants the increase of understanding only He can give. For those who are not the sheep, students of Father’s Word, Christ taught of them in John – Chapter 10 {Verses 24 – 30}.
Mark 6:35 says, “And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time [is] far passed:” Night has come and Christ Jesus, the disciples and all the many people are at a place that is a wilderness. There are no provisions for them to sustain their physical self.
Mark 6:36 says, “Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.” The people did not prepare for their day since they saw Christ Jesus, stopped what they were doing, and immediately met Him on the other side of the sea. The disciples are speaking of their physical bodies receiving nourishment. However, they were receiving spiritual nourishment since Christ Jesus is our "Spiritual Bread of Life." The purpose of our Lord being born from above was to offer eternal life, becoming our “Perfect Sacrifice” upon that cross wherein salvation would be opened to all as that veil would be rent from top to bottom. Now all people can come before the “Throne of Father God Almighty” to repent and receive forgiveness of sins upon belief in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the reason you participate in "Holy Communion" which is symbolic of the "Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Mark 6:37 says, “He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?” All people need those things required to sustain the flesh, however the greatest nourishment is for the spiritual body, which is the truth of our Father’s Word. Christ Jesus instructed His disciples to feed the people and they asked if they were to spend all they had in order to buy the provisions.
Mark 6:38 says, “He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.” Christ instructed the disciples to go and see how many loaves of bread may be amongst the people. They came back and reported to our Lord five {grace of God’s goodness, unmerited favor} loaves of bread and two {union, division, witnesses} fish, which is seven {spiritual completeness}. “Loaves” means “Christ Jesus, His Body being the Bread of Life.” “Fish” is symbolic of “christianity since it means in the Greek, Jesus {YAHOVAH’S Savior} Christ {the Anointed One}, Son of God, Savior {offers salvation to all of mankind}.” Father extends His grace upon His children who have accepted Christ Jesus as our Savior and repent of sins in His Precious Name, understanding that we can now approach Father’s Throne because our Lord sacrificed His Perfect Self on that cross at Calvary.
Mark 6:39 says, “And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.” Our Lord Jesus Christ is instructing all the people to sit down in a disciplined and orderly manner. He did not say engage in hallelujah corners.
Mark 6:40 says, “And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.” “Hundred” means “God’s election of grace, children of promise.” “Fifty” means “Holy Spirit.” Our Lord is establishing perfect order and this is an example of how christians are to behave when they are a being fed the truth of Father’s Word. Our LORD commands and expects all things pertaining to Him to be done with love, discipline, obedience and order.
Mark 6:41 says, “And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave [them] to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.” Christ Jesus had the people to sit down right and in order, and He blessed the five loaves of bread and two fish before Father God Almighty who multiplied the offering many times over, and gave the food to the disciples to feed the multitude. This is the manner in which the very elect, who are as the disciples {students of the Word of Father God}, are to teach the truth of the good gospel. Christ Jesus did not feed the multitude, He provided the Word {spiritual food} and the disciples as the very elect of this generation are instructed to, did so. Christ Jesus gave us the Word of Father God and it is the duty of the very elect to feed all those starving for truth [Amos – Chapter 8] with eyes to see and ears to hear, right and in order by the blessings of Father God who grants the increase {multiplies} of understanding.
Mark 6:42 says, “And they did all eat, and were filled.” Studying and understanding Father’s Word causes your spirit to be at peace, satisfied.
Mark 6:43 says, “And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.” “Twelve” means “governmental perfection.” Christ Jesus had fed a great multitude of people and even after they were satisfied, there was plenty of truth left to be planted into the hearts and minds of Father’s children who are lost, hungry, starving to death for understanding of what “thus saith our LORD.” Hold on to the fragments of truth and stay away from those who partake of the scraps {doctrines and traditions of men} of the world since they are void of Biblical knowledge, and keep your spiritual self nourished with the truth of Father’s Word so you are receiving and teaching “what saith our LORD.”
Mark 6:44 says, “And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.” Father’s “grace {five}” is sufficient to satisfy your spiritual self when you partake of “His Living Word” and it is never-ending nourishment.
Mark 6:45 says, “And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.” “Bethsaida” means “house of fish.” Christ Jesus instructing His disciples and the people as well as His ministry continues. “Our Lord” is the “Way, to the Path for the Truth that leads to Eternal Life when you are obedient to His Word.”
Mark 6:46 says, “And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.” Christ Jesus, wanting to meditate with His Father, separated Himself from the disciples who were traveling by ship over to Bethsaida. Our Lord was also preparing His disciples since soon He would not physically be with them, however in Spirit, as our Lord is now, He would and is with His children. Christ is teaching us that we should separate ourselves from all things often and come before Father God alone to speak with Him, pray to our LORD, loving and thanking Him from a pure heart, no audience required. This is taught in Mathew - Chapter 6; your "closet" a private place where you are with Father God.
Mark 6:47 says, “And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.” Christ Jesus was on the shore of the sea and the disciples were on the ship which was on the waters. “Waters” as taught in Revelation 17:15 means “people, multitudes, nations and tongues [languages].” The disciples would be feeding the word of truth to many people, for this is the responsibility of the very elect.
Mark 6:48 says, “And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.” The disciples were being tossed about in the boat by the waves and Christ Jesus knew this and since they were to meet on the other side at Bethsaida, our Lord was walking right pass them. Christ Jesus walking upon the water is symbolic of the fact that soon He would not be with them in the Flesh, in the Spirit only, however our Lord is always there. If you want to toil as you live in this Flesh or Second Earth Age, simply leave Christ out of your life and no matter how much you have or do not have, one thing is for sure, you will have no peace, no "Rest."
Mark 6:49 says, “But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:” The disciples did not understand what they were seeing. Father God is letting us know, as we now live, that just as Christ Jesus walked with and was with His disciples, He is forever present with each one of His children in like manner, only in the Spirit. Christ walks with His children {sea}.
Mark 6:50 says, “For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.” There is nothing to fear as we live in the flesh since our LORD promised that “He would never leave or forsake His children [Hebrews 13:5], and it is by faith that you believe this confidently and have comfort in that love.
Mark 6:51 says, “And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.” This is the second time Christ Jesus had calmed the waters as the disciples were in a ship and they still questioned even after having seen all the wondrous miracles, healings and hearing the teachings of our Lord. Father God always takes care of His own and when your christianity is upon the ship of our Living Word who is Christ Jesus, there is no fear of sinking and you will never be unsure of His wondrous love and protection if you stay grounded spiritually in these truths.
Mark 6:52 says, “For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” “Hardened” means “to make the heart dull – falling short of the expectation even though it is proven over and over.” Liken it to eating a meal because you are hungry, once your belly is full, not hungry anymore, you do not think about it again until those hunger pangs return. “The loaves” is “the bread” taught of in Matthew – Chapter 16 {Verses 11 & 12 }. When you fail to understand and remember the spiritual implications of the miracles of Christ Jesus who brings about the life of your flesh and eternal soul, you leave yourself open to allow the leaven [false teachings] of doctrines and traditions of men, which looks so holy in its deception, to slip in and impede your true christianity.
Mark 6:53 says, “And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.” The disciples made it over the wavy seas and have tied down their ship in this beautiful place “Gennesaret” which means “a harp.” The beautiful harps as taught in Revelation – Chapter 15 as our Lord returns as “King of kings and Lord of lords” to this earth as the Seventh Trumpet sounds and all those who never bowed before satan who is death, will be singing the “Song of the Lamb and the Song of Moses.”
Mark 6:54 says, “And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,” The disciples did not realize until they had docked the ship that it was Christ Jesus who was with them. Their minds were dull as to who our Lord was walking on the water while battling the sea. All they knew at that time was there was "Someone" with them "Spiritually", not realizing it was our Lord, however coming to that realization at this time. They woke up. Just as our Lord was with them always at that time, He is with us always as we now live, only in Spirit; another dimension. Loving our Father God and Christ Jesus, you always feel the comfort and peace of His sweet, sweet Spirit, which lets you know you are never alone. There are no waves, no sorrows, no pains, no struggles you cannot overcome when you walk in the "Light of Christ Jesus, our Loving Word."
Mark 6:55 says, “And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.” All the people knew who Christ Jesus was and surely came to meet Him carrying their sick to be healed, knowing of His wondrous miracles. You live when you have truth within your heart, mind and soul. This is what the "Eternity" is all about; having "everlasting life through our Lord Jesus Christ with our Father God Almighty, who is Faithful and True."
Mark 6:56 says, “And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.” These people were healed because of their faith having seen or heard of the wondrous miracles of Christ Jesus who heals spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally when you believe and remember “Christ Jesus is our Living Word.” Let your light so shine according to your faith, knowing Father God is always with us, that is His promise, when you seek truth through belief in His Beloved Son, blessed by the comfort of our LORD’S sweet, sweet Spirit {Holy Spirit}.
Mark 6:2 says, “And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing [him] were astonished, saying, From whence hath this [man] these things? and what wisdom [is] this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?” Christ Jesus, the carpenter’s Son, was teaching in the family church. These people knew Christ Jesus and the family He grew up with. They could not believe His teachings, the miracles witnessed by many and the power and might of our Lord’s authority over mankind. The people did not know that Christ Jesus was “Emmanuel, which means God with us.” They did not know that our Lord was our “Living Word walking with mankind.”
Mark 6:3 says, “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.” The congregation was “offended” which means “to put a stumbling block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall, metaph. to offend.” Here is Christ Jesus who grew up with them, there in the synagogue with His family, and He is teaching truths they have never heard before since none of them were endowed with the “Wisdom of Father God.” They just went through the motions as the pulpits gurus do today, spewing babble and confusion, congregations believing because it sounds holy. This is why truth offends and causes you to stumble when your religious beliefs are based on the doctrines and traditions of men.
Mark 6:4 says, “But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” Christ Jesus is saying that it is hard to teach truth to your own family, friends, in the very place where you live since their responses would be very discouraging when seeds of truth are being planted. It is hard for people who know you to hear teachings they are not familiar with since they chose not to believe that all wisdom comes from Father God. They would rather believe they come from schools of theology and to teach Father's Word it is necessary to alphabet soup {PhD} following your name. Christ Jesus has shown through miracles and wondrous teachings the power of His might and these people, His own, still did not believe, having no faith. For the very elect today planting seeds of truth, remember, if they rejected Christ Jesus with all that He had done for His children, your gift of teaching will be rejected most often as well, especially by those who know you.
Mark 6:5 says, “And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].” Christ Jesus healed only a few people here because only a few had faith in Him. There was little Christ Jesus could not do for the rest of these people because they had no faith in Him or His wondrous works, therefore our Lord did not give of “His amazing pearls, His mighty works”, as the very elect are taught in Matthew – Chapter 7 {Verse 6}. It is of no use to cast the pearls of Father Truths before swine. As we now live and ask anything of our Father, if you have no faith, you will receive no mighty works from our LORD.
Mark 6:6 says, “And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.” “Marvelled” means “to wonder.” Whether the truth of Father’s Word would be accepted or not, Christ Jesus continued to teach since it is to the detriment of the hearer if they do not accept Father’s Word. The very elect of this generation are commanded of Father God to continue in faithful study and plant seeds of truth, sharing that Good Gospel wherever they may be heard and it is the responsibility of the hearer to pray for the understanding only Father can give in the Name of Christ Jesus.
Mark 6:7 says, “And he called [unto him] the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;” “Two” means “union, division, witnessing.” Christ Jesus sent His disciples two together since the law requires a witness for and to all things. Christ Jesus had ordered six thousand evil spirits from the possessed man who resided at the tombs into the swine. He did not send those evil spirits back where they came from, allowing them to wonder the whole earth since He has given us authority and power over all of our enemies [Luke – Chapter 10 {Verses 18 & 19}] when we pray to Father God in the Name of Christ Jesus by faith. Our Lord is giving this same authority to His disciples at this time and it carries to mankind as we now live when you have faith in the “Power of Father God Almighty” to assert your authority over evil forces.
Mark 6:8 says, “And commanded them that they should take nothing for [their] journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in [their] purse:” “Staff” means “a walking stick, for protection as well.” “Scrip” means “a leathern sack, in which travellers and shepherds carried their provisions – today it is called a begging bag.” Christ Jesus is saying to His disciples that all they need to teach and heal is faith in “My Power and Might”, and our “LORD” knows what they have need of just as He knows what the very elect of this generation have need of. When you are working for Father God, He will at all times see to your requirements. It is necessary, having the blessings of Father, to work for those things required for your daily living and not take from those you are ministering to other than to give to the widows and the poor, and maintain the building where you gather. It is not the responsibility of the congregation to take care of the pulpit gurus and tithe to them so they are fat in luxury as they live large with ill-gotten gain.
Mark 6:9 says, “But [be] shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.” Christ Jesus is telling His disciples to travel light, wearing only that which is needed; faith eliminating any doubt for their well-being.
Mark 6:10 says, “And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.” Christ is saying to His disciples that while travelling and teaching the good gospel, stay at one house in the city they are in since there is a ceremony of greeting that is time consuming, as they are welcomed into a home. Our Lord does not want them moving from house to house, spending time with this ceremony continuously since that time spent takes away from the time of teaching, which is their purpose. For the very elect as we now live, this teaches us to avoid the ceremonies of churches and people and stay focused on the purpose, which is planting seeds of truth wherever they may be heard; as often as you can.
Mark 6:11 says, “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” “Sodom” means “burning.” “Gomorrah” means “submersion {going under}.” When a city or people are more sinful than perversion, this is a sad state for them to be in. To “shake off the dust from under your feet” is likened to dung in the crevices of your shoes; it is so bad you throw them away. With people who truly have no eyes to see or ears to hear, to continue to minister to them is fruitless. Seeds of truth will be planted and the hearer must receive and ask for the increase of knowledge only Father God can give in the Name of Christ Jesus. The seed having been planted, just pray for the hearer that at the appointed time, by the will of Father God, it may grow wherein they understand what “this saith our LORD.”
Mark 6:12 says, “And they went out, and preached that men should repent.” Flesh is sinful by nature and it necessary to confess those sins daily before Father God, seeking forgiveness with a pure heart, in the Blessed Name of Christ Jesus. Our Lord came to offer salvation, taking our stripes on that cross, renting that veil from top to bottom that all who wish to can now come before the Throne of Father God Almighty having no excuse.
Mark 6:13 says, “And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed [them].” Casting out devils is not beyond your scope when you have the truth of Father’s Word within your heart and mind, remembering that our Lord gave us power over all of our enemies. “Anointed” means “Christ, the Anointed One by Father God Almighty.” It is through Christ Jesus that the very elect ask Father God to bless that vial of olive oil since the oil in of itself has no power, rather love, faith, discipline and obedience to Father God, seeking a healing spiritually, physically, mentally or emotionally for yourself or one who asks, Father God extending the blessing because of His love. This is accomplished not by the act, rather by faith in Father God as the woman with the issue who touched Christ Jesus, healed by her faith. “Oil” means “elaion, el'-ah-yon – the sacred Name for Father God – el and ah.” James – Chapter 5 teaches of the anointing oil to heal and drive out evil spirits when asked in the Name of Christ Jesus in obedience to the Word of Father God Almighty.
Mark 6:14 says, “And king Herod heard [of him]; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.” Herod is speaking these words because at this time John was deceased; Herod responsible for his death. He had John murdered even though he knew that John the Baptist taught the truth of Father God’s Word.
Mark 6:15 says, “Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.” “Elias” means “my God is YAHOVAH.” Many, from those who sat in high places to those who barely made ends meet were trying to figure it out, know who this was, Christ Jesus, who was commanding many marvelous works and teaching truth.
Mark 6:16 says, “But when Herod heard [thereof], he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.” You can rest assured that Herod was feeling a lot of panic at this point having murdered John the Baptist, feeling guilt, and truly believing he had risen from the dead. Better said, the “fear of seeing Emmanuel {God with us}” put the fear {reverence} of Father God within him.
Mark 6:17 says, “For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.” With all Herod had done he was still living in the sin of marrying his brother’s wife which was against the law of Father God.
Mark 6:18 says, “For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.” John the Baptist was a minister of Father’s Word and he shed the light of truth whenever he could. This is the mission of the very elect even as we now live. Many will shun truth taught by the very elect, however the difference is that it is not the very elect who shall bow down and worship death who is the first/false christ [satan] when he is cast to the earth to perpetrate the greatest deception ever to be known to mankind. The deceived will be those as Herod who walk in ignorance of Father’s Word and will bow down and worship death, who is satan.
Mark 6:19 says, “Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:” Herodias had nothing but hate for John the Baptist because he told Herod the truth and she carried a serious issue against him, killing John herself had she had the authority to do so.
Mark 6:20 says, “For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.” Herod respected and loved to hear John teach Father’s Word, having no doubt he was sent by Almighty God to teach the gospel.
Mark 6:21 says, “And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief [estates] of Galilee;” Herod gave himself a birthday party and invited all the important people, being those who sit in high places of authority in terms of economics, education, politics and religion. The kenites were having a good time.
Mark 6:22 says, “And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give [it] thee.” The king was all excited over the surely erotic dancing of his step-daughter, his brother’s child. It is obvious that Herod enjoyed the finer things of the flesh as evidenced by the illegal act of marrying his brother’s wife, which kept him, although loving the teachings of John, from following those same teachings. So in a drunken, excited state, he offered her whatever she would have. Sounds just like ole slew footed satan who had the audacity to offer our Lord Jesus Christ all the power over the kingdoms of this world if our Lord would bow down and worship him. Father God has given satan power over economics, education, politics and religion of this world and our Father will not meddle with your choice to serve the world [satan] or to serve Him [Creator of your soul], if you are under free will. In other words, which would you rather have temporary power and authority in the flesh which shall surely die or be changed -or- everlasting life with our Father God Almighty in the Eternity. Only a fool would exchange a moment of fame and fortune for the eternal paradise and blessings promised by our Father God. Christ was born from above for the purpose of offering salvation [Hebrews - Chapter 10 {3 - 10] to all of humankind as He defeated death [satan] on that cross, crushing his head as it is taught in Genesis - Chapter 3.
Mark 6:23 says, “And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give [it] thee, unto the half of my kingdom.” Drunken Herod was certainly generous at this time, making this statement in the presence of all he had invited to party town. This is why our Father always wants His children to be of a sober mind since a drunken state, spiritually or physically, will surely get you into trouble every time. I Peter 5:8 & 9 says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” “Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”
Mark 6:24 says, “And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.” Herodias did not even have to think about it, so hateful because her wicked ways were chastised by John the Baptist. She also showed no love for her own daughter whom she would tell to ask for the murder of John. It did not matter to Herodias because she surely knew this opportunity would never present itself again.
Mark 6:25 says, “And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.” The daughter told John that she immediately, right away, wanted John the Baptist murdered, beheaded and to place his head upon a platter {charger}.
Mark 6:26 says, “And the king was exceeding sorry; [yet] for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.” Herod sobered up with that request and was full of guilt for his stupid act, encouraged by drunkenness and governed by feelings of the flesh. Drunk or sober, a king cannot go back on his word and he had a palace full of witnesses as to what he offered the daughter of his wife and what her response was. This is why it is necessary to be faithful to studying our Father's Word. Truth keeps you out of trouble with the ways of this world which belong to satan and his entourage.
Mark 6:27 says, “And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,” Not listening to Father God, keeping a sober mind, Herod allowed himself to be “caught up” and now a murderer because of disobedience. It is very easy as we now live to be “caught up” with the doctrines and traditions of pulpit gurus if you are full of playing church, drunk on the hallelujah corner. This makes you ripe for the deception of satan because your mind is not sober wherein you have the “Seal of Father God Almighty”, which is understanding of His Word.
Mark 6:28 says, “And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.” John the Baptist beheaded by the command of Herod, his remains are brought to the daughter who danced for him, a high price paid for that temporary moment of ecstasy, and she handed the head of beloved John to her mother, the wicked one, who asked her daughter to request such a horrible act as a gift. When you love Father God, His Word should never offend you as Herodias was. Father’s Word is true christianity and if anyone around you cannot accept that as they play church, too bad since you never want to be captivated by foolishness of the world, wherein they rule over you. There is one “Ruler and His Name is “YAHOVAH, Father God Almighty.” Continue in the ways of our LORD and when you come up against those too stupid to accept Father’s Truths while it may be had to cause them to act as Herodias, shake the dust from your feet and do not cast your pearls before swine.
Mark 6:29 says, “And when his disciples heard [of it], they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.” Father God loved John the Baptist very much as He gave His child a purpose as is taught in Luke – Chapter 1 {Verse 17} that he would come in the spirit of the prophet Elias if the people would received him. The children of satan are a destructive, hate-filled force as they beheaded John and crucified our Lord Jesus Christ. John the Baptist had prepared the way for the coming of our Messiah, Christ Jesus {the Greatest love of all}, and now while his body was laid in a tomb, his spirit is at rest, at peace with Father God Almighty.
Mark 6:30 says, “And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.” The twelve sent out by Christ Jesus to teach that good gospel our Lord had taught to them, are now reporting those things they witnessed on their journey.
Mark 6:31 says, “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.” There was no rest or time to eat because every where they went were many people who wanted to hear truth and be healed by their faith in those same truths, and now our Lord wants His very elect to take some time to take care of themselves as they "rest" in our Lord Jesus Christ. Father has taught us we are to worship Him each day since the "Sabbath" means "Rest", seven days a week. "Christ Jesus is our Rest [Hebrews - Chapter 4]" and we should be of His Spirit, studying and meditating within His love each and every day of our lives, coming into the understanding of truth which brings you spiritual peace.
Mark 6:32 says, “And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.” They put some distance between themselves and the people in order to follow the instructions of Christ Jesus.
Mark 6:33 says, “And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.” The people recognized Christ Jesus and His disciples as they were departing and they traveled by foot around the boundary of the sea and made it to the other side before Christ and his disciples arrived. When you hear the truth of Father’s Word, you cannot get enough as it awakens your spirit and there is a desire to learn and understand more and more truth. Understanding truth awakens pure love for Father and you want to know of His promises, know what our LORD expects from His children, understanding His grace, mercy and love, and wanting to be a part of His Perfect Plan.
Mark 6:34 says, “And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.” The people knew our Lord who is our “Shepherd” and when you are of His flock, “His sheep”, you always know who your Master is. The people having faith in our Lord to heal and teach them caused our Lord to have “a heart of mercy” for His children and He did not rest His physical self, He taught them. Christ Jesus shall always be our “Shepherd, our Living Word” and when you seek understanding of the good gospel by the blessings of the Holy Spirit, Father will have compassion as He grants the increase of understanding only He can give. For those who are not the sheep, students of Father’s Word, Christ taught of them in John – Chapter 10 {Verses 24 – 30}.
Mark 6:35 says, “And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time [is] far passed:” Night has come and Christ Jesus, the disciples and all the many people are at a place that is a wilderness. There are no provisions for them to sustain their physical self.
Mark 6:36 says, “Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.” The people did not prepare for their day since they saw Christ Jesus, stopped what they were doing, and immediately met Him on the other side of the sea. The disciples are speaking of their physical bodies receiving nourishment. However, they were receiving spiritual nourishment since Christ Jesus is our "Spiritual Bread of Life." The purpose of our Lord being born from above was to offer eternal life, becoming our “Perfect Sacrifice” upon that cross wherein salvation would be opened to all as that veil would be rent from top to bottom. Now all people can come before the “Throne of Father God Almighty” to repent and receive forgiveness of sins upon belief in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the reason you participate in "Holy Communion" which is symbolic of the "Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Mark 6:37 says, “He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?” All people need those things required to sustain the flesh, however the greatest nourishment is for the spiritual body, which is the truth of our Father’s Word. Christ Jesus instructed His disciples to feed the people and they asked if they were to spend all they had in order to buy the provisions.
Mark 6:38 says, “He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.” Christ instructed the disciples to go and see how many loaves of bread may be amongst the people. They came back and reported to our Lord five {grace of God’s goodness, unmerited favor} loaves of bread and two {union, division, witnesses} fish, which is seven {spiritual completeness}. “Loaves” means “Christ Jesus, His Body being the Bread of Life.” “Fish” is symbolic of “christianity since it means in the Greek, Jesus {YAHOVAH’S Savior} Christ {the Anointed One}, Son of God, Savior {offers salvation to all of mankind}.” Father extends His grace upon His children who have accepted Christ Jesus as our Savior and repent of sins in His Precious Name, understanding that we can now approach Father’s Throne because our Lord sacrificed His Perfect Self on that cross at Calvary.
Mark 6:39 says, “And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.” Our Lord Jesus Christ is instructing all the people to sit down in a disciplined and orderly manner. He did not say engage in hallelujah corners.
Mark 6:40 says, “And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.” “Hundred” means “God’s election of grace, children of promise.” “Fifty” means “Holy Spirit.” Our Lord is establishing perfect order and this is an example of how christians are to behave when they are a being fed the truth of Father’s Word. Our LORD commands and expects all things pertaining to Him to be done with love, discipline, obedience and order.
Mark 6:41 says, “And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave [them] to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.” Christ Jesus had the people to sit down right and in order, and He blessed the five loaves of bread and two fish before Father God Almighty who multiplied the offering many times over, and gave the food to the disciples to feed the multitude. This is the manner in which the very elect, who are as the disciples {students of the Word of Father God}, are to teach the truth of the good gospel. Christ Jesus did not feed the multitude, He provided the Word {spiritual food} and the disciples as the very elect of this generation are instructed to, did so. Christ Jesus gave us the Word of Father God and it is the duty of the very elect to feed all those starving for truth [Amos – Chapter 8] with eyes to see and ears to hear, right and in order by the blessings of Father God who grants the increase {multiplies} of understanding.
Mark 6:42 says, “And they did all eat, and were filled.” Studying and understanding Father’s Word causes your spirit to be at peace, satisfied.
Mark 6:43 says, “And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.” “Twelve” means “governmental perfection.” Christ Jesus had fed a great multitude of people and even after they were satisfied, there was plenty of truth left to be planted into the hearts and minds of Father’s children who are lost, hungry, starving to death for understanding of what “thus saith our LORD.” Hold on to the fragments of truth and stay away from those who partake of the scraps {doctrines and traditions of men} of the world since they are void of Biblical knowledge, and keep your spiritual self nourished with the truth of Father’s Word so you are receiving and teaching “what saith our LORD.”
Mark 6:44 says, “And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.” Father’s “grace {five}” is sufficient to satisfy your spiritual self when you partake of “His Living Word” and it is never-ending nourishment.
Mark 6:45 says, “And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.” “Bethsaida” means “house of fish.” Christ Jesus instructing His disciples and the people as well as His ministry continues. “Our Lord” is the “Way, to the Path for the Truth that leads to Eternal Life when you are obedient to His Word.”
Mark 6:46 says, “And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.” Christ Jesus, wanting to meditate with His Father, separated Himself from the disciples who were traveling by ship over to Bethsaida. Our Lord was also preparing His disciples since soon He would not physically be with them, however in Spirit, as our Lord is now, He would and is with His children. Christ is teaching us that we should separate ourselves from all things often and come before Father God alone to speak with Him, pray to our LORD, loving and thanking Him from a pure heart, no audience required. This is taught in Mathew - Chapter 6; your "closet" a private place where you are with Father God.
Mark 6:47 says, “And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.” Christ Jesus was on the shore of the sea and the disciples were on the ship which was on the waters. “Waters” as taught in Revelation 17:15 means “people, multitudes, nations and tongues [languages].” The disciples would be feeding the word of truth to many people, for this is the responsibility of the very elect.
Mark 6:48 says, “And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.” The disciples were being tossed about in the boat by the waves and Christ Jesus knew this and since they were to meet on the other side at Bethsaida, our Lord was walking right pass them. Christ Jesus walking upon the water is symbolic of the fact that soon He would not be with them in the Flesh, in the Spirit only, however our Lord is always there. If you want to toil as you live in this Flesh or Second Earth Age, simply leave Christ out of your life and no matter how much you have or do not have, one thing is for sure, you will have no peace, no "Rest."
Mark 6:49 says, “But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:” The disciples did not understand what they were seeing. Father God is letting us know, as we now live, that just as Christ Jesus walked with and was with His disciples, He is forever present with each one of His children in like manner, only in the Spirit. Christ walks with His children {sea}.
Mark 6:50 says, “For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.” There is nothing to fear as we live in the flesh since our LORD promised that “He would never leave or forsake His children [Hebrews 13:5], and it is by faith that you believe this confidently and have comfort in that love.
Mark 6:51 says, “And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.” This is the second time Christ Jesus had calmed the waters as the disciples were in a ship and they still questioned even after having seen all the wondrous miracles, healings and hearing the teachings of our Lord. Father God always takes care of His own and when your christianity is upon the ship of our Living Word who is Christ Jesus, there is no fear of sinking and you will never be unsure of His wondrous love and protection if you stay grounded spiritually in these truths.
Mark 6:52 says, “For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” “Hardened” means “to make the heart dull – falling short of the expectation even though it is proven over and over.” Liken it to eating a meal because you are hungry, once your belly is full, not hungry anymore, you do not think about it again until those hunger pangs return. “The loaves” is “the bread” taught of in Matthew – Chapter 16 {Verses 11 & 12 }. When you fail to understand and remember the spiritual implications of the miracles of Christ Jesus who brings about the life of your flesh and eternal soul, you leave yourself open to allow the leaven [false teachings] of doctrines and traditions of men, which looks so holy in its deception, to slip in and impede your true christianity.
Mark 6:53 says, “And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.” The disciples made it over the wavy seas and have tied down their ship in this beautiful place “Gennesaret” which means “a harp.” The beautiful harps as taught in Revelation – Chapter 15 as our Lord returns as “King of kings and Lord of lords” to this earth as the Seventh Trumpet sounds and all those who never bowed before satan who is death, will be singing the “Song of the Lamb and the Song of Moses.”
Mark 6:54 says, “And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,” The disciples did not realize until they had docked the ship that it was Christ Jesus who was with them. Their minds were dull as to who our Lord was walking on the water while battling the sea. All they knew at that time was there was "Someone" with them "Spiritually", not realizing it was our Lord, however coming to that realization at this time. They woke up. Just as our Lord was with them always at that time, He is with us always as we now live, only in Spirit; another dimension. Loving our Father God and Christ Jesus, you always feel the comfort and peace of His sweet, sweet Spirit, which lets you know you are never alone. There are no waves, no sorrows, no pains, no struggles you cannot overcome when you walk in the "Light of Christ Jesus, our Loving Word."
Mark 6:55 says, “And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.” All the people knew who Christ Jesus was and surely came to meet Him carrying their sick to be healed, knowing of His wondrous miracles. You live when you have truth within your heart, mind and soul. This is what the "Eternity" is all about; having "everlasting life through our Lord Jesus Christ with our Father God Almighty, who is Faithful and True."
Mark 6:56 says, “And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.” These people were healed because of their faith having seen or heard of the wondrous miracles of Christ Jesus who heals spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally when you believe and remember “Christ Jesus is our Living Word.” Let your light so shine according to your faith, knowing Father God is always with us, that is His promise, when you seek truth through belief in His Beloved Son, blessed by the comfort of our LORD’S sweet, sweet Spirit {Holy Spirit}.
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