1 - 7 February 2009
Worship Together1 - 7 February 2009
Epiphany 4
Mark 1.21-28Context
As the journey begins, the first followers see something of its purpose: restoration in the context of faith. In the synagogue on the Sabbath, they discover first that their master is a teacher: this was unlikely to have been a surprise, given the power of his call. But a more sensational discovery follows, for a man with an unclean spirit is healed and the story begins to spread.
Common thread – Healing the spirit (Mark 1.21-28)
The ROOTS resources this week look at the first healing described in Mark’s Gospel, exploring its significance for our understanding of Jesus’ identity and for our own responses in the face of psychiatric illness today.
An alternative thread
Love is what is important, in the Word and response material for adults, draws on I Corinthians 8.
These resources were first published in Issue 39 January/February 2009.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Epiphany 4 Year B
Deuteronomy 18.15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8.1-13
Mark 1.21-28
Find more resources on these readings
- Epiphany 4 focused on Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (2024)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Mark 1.21-28 (2021)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Mark 1.21-28 (2018)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Mark 1.21-28 (2015)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Mark 1.21-28 (2012)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Mark 1.21-28 (2009)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Psalm 111 (2006)
- Epiphany 4 focused on Mark 1.21-28 (2003)