Epiphany Season · Year B
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2027
Overview & Insights
“And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons.” (Mark 1:34)
Mark 1:21–38 describes one twenty-four-hour period (from Sabbath morn to Sunday morn). All of this material (including through 1:45) traces Jesus’s ministry to the crowds, who are filled with wonder at each new illustration of his healing power over demons and all kinds of illnesses (1:23–28, 32–34), leprosy in particular (1:41–45). In addition, with each new powerful act, Jesus’s popularity soars. The news spreads after the first miracle (1:28), with “the whole town gathered at the door” (1:33). Jesus tries to get away for a time of prayer and learns that “everyone is looking for” him (1:37). Then, after his final healing miracle, he can no longer enter the towns because people are streaming to him “from everywhere” (1:45). This extreme popularity with the crowds will be contrasted with its polar opposite in 2:1–3:6, his growing rejection by and opposition from the leaders.
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Commentary on Mark 1:29-39 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Jesus healing, casting out demons, and slipping away to pray.
Mark 1 Commentary: The Beginning of the Gospel Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik on the healing of Peter's mother-in-law and Jesus' dawn prayer and preaching tour.
Mark 1:29 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic and modern commentators (Matthew Henry, Barnes, Gill, and more) gathered on Mark 1:29.
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection with background and family activities on Jesus the healer.
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Brant Pitre reads Job 7, Psalm 147, and Mark 1 together on Jesus as physician and healer (Catholic).
Mark 1:29-39 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on a day in the life of Jesus and the rhythm of ministry and prayer.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary introduction to the Gospel of Mark, its pace, and its secrecy theme.
Book of Mark Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Mark's fast-moving account of Jesus the servant king.
Mark 1:29 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word-by-word text of Mark 1:29 with parsing and Strong's numbers.
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What is a day in the life of Jesus like in Mark 1?
Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law, then the whole town at evening, and rising before dawn to pray he presses on to the next villages, for that is why he came out.
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