Study Desk

and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Simon and his companions went to look for Him,

and when they found Him, they said, "Everyone is looking for You!"

But Jesus answered, "Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come."

"See that you don't tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."

While Jesus was dining at Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Him and His disciples-for there were many who followed Him.

During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well."

Then Jesus declared, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.

Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.

For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.

Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.

and a crowd was sitting around Him. "Look," He was told, "Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You."

For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother."

But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.

For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him."

For Jesus had already declared, "Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!"

"What is your name?" Jesus asked. "My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many."