Our identity and salvation do not need to be achieved or discovered—it’s a gift we can receive through faith. But without Jesus Christ, life ultimately has no lasting meaning or purpose. In this teaching, Dr. Frank Turek presents evidence for the reliability of the New Testament, reminding us that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our salvation, faith, and identity.

The need for human touch is one of our most basic, fundamental needs. We often find Jesus doing exactly that in the gospel of Mark. And just as you have five fingers with which you can touch the world around you, there are five stages to the healing touch of Jesus in this story. Let’s explore them.

I. The Condition (v. 40a)

II. The Cry (v. 40b)

III. The Compassion (v. 41)

IV. The Cure (v. 42)

V. The Command (vv. 43-45)

Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Jeremiah 17:14 and remind yourself that we serve Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals.

Love Your Neighbor: How can you reflect the healing love of Jesus in a friend or loved one’s life this week?

Live in Freedom: Surrender the broken and hurting places of your heart to the Lord and invite Him to bring healing and restore your joy and hope.

If we want the life of Jesus, we must adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. If we desire His public power, we must first embrace His private practices. That means stepping away while others rush in, listening when others are speaking, and moving forward when others settle for comfort. In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus revealed the rhythms that lead to a life of faithfulness and fruitfulness: solitude, resistance, and purpose.

I. The Rhythm of Solitude

II. The Rhythm of Resistance

III. The Rhythm of Purpose

Learn Your Bible: Using your favorite Bible dictionary or concordance, study the idea of solitude. If you’re able, access our new Guided Meditations at cabq.us/gm to start practicing the rhythm of solitude in your life.

Love Your Neighbor: Create the opportunity to sit and listen to a friend or family member you haven’t connected with recently.

Live in Freedom: Which of these rhythms do you need to practice this week?