Doctor, Doctor!!!

Today we begin the study in the book of Mark. Mark was a disciple of Peter and wrote more to a Roman audience. He focused on miracles and teachings of Jesus rather than giving a history of His life. His purpose is to set forth the credentials of Jesus as the "Son of God". Mark's writing in ch2 focus on the Pharisees and their attempts to trap Jesus. They note how it is wrong to work on the Sabbath. They even criticize for the company Jesus keeps. Jesus responds in ch2v17, "Healthy people do not need a doctor". Do we look down our noses at people? Of course. We might not mean to, but we do. We fail to see others as Jesus did, as created in the image of God. Next time we go to judge a person, look into their eyes and remember they are made in God's image!