Mark 8:1-26 shows Jesus feeding 4,000, warning against false teaching, and healing a blind man in stages. The disciples struggle to understand.

Mark 7:1-23 records Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over their traditions, specifically their handwashing rituals and Corban practice, which undermined God’s commandments. Jesus teaches that true defilement comes from within, not external rituals, emphasizing inner purity over human traditions. He declares all foods clean, foreshadowing the new covenant and shifting focus to the heart rather than legalistic observance.

Mark 6:53-56 describes Jesus arriving in Gennesaret, where people immediately recognize Him. They rush to bring the sick, laying them in marketplaces, believing that even touching the fringe of His cloak would heal them. Those who touched Him were healed, emphasizing the necessity of personal faith in receiving His healing.

In Mark 6:14-32, we see Herod reacting to Jesus’ growing fame by recalling the beheading of John the Baptist. This passage highlights Herodias’s manipulation, the dangers of preaching truth, and the disciples’ return, emphasizing the cost of standing for righteousness.

Jesus visits His hometown, teaches in the synagogue, and faces rejection due to unbelief. Despite this, He prepares His disciples, sending them out with authority to preach repentance, heal the sick, and rely on faith rather than material provisions.

Mark 5:21-43 shows Jesus’ power over illness and death. Jairus pleads for his dying daughter, while a bleeding woman is healed by touching Jesus’ garment in faith. Jesus acknowledges her before raising Jairus’ daughter, proving His authority and the necessity of faith.