The Verse
Mark 1:21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
My Paraphrase
They went to Capernaum, and on the Sabbath, Jesus taught in the local synagogue.
My Thoughts
My Archaeological Study Bible makes the note that this was a custom in synagogues of the time, that visiting rabbis were allowed to come and teach. Jesus took advantage of this. What is interesting is that Jesus began to teach. So many people want Jesus to be so meek, mild, and passive, but He wasn't. He got up and started teaching. He had a message, and He was going to share it.
And no one would stop Him.
Do we take advantage of times to teach and learn? I know for me, I can waste a lot of time searching stupid things on Google or eBay or checking my Facebook feed. . .Listen, I know it's kind of a cheap shot these days to preach against the evils of social media, but what if we took the same time we use mindlessly searching and changed it to mindful searching of the Scriptures? Not a whole lot different in the execution (you cand still do it online or on your iPhone), yet so much more impact for eternity!
Take advantage of your sphere of influence and share the message God has put on your heart!
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