Daily Bible Plan - Mark 1

15. October 2025

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Kingdom of God / Mark 1:21:45

Fortified City Church & Love City Church, Basel

Introduction

Beloved, congratulations once again on staying faithful in our journey through the Gospel of Mark! We began by seeing how John the Baptist prepared the way and how Jesus announced the arrival of God’s Kingdom. In today’s reading, we see that the Kingdom of God is not just words — it comes with power, authority, and compassion.

Mark 1:21–45 gives us a clear picture of how Jesus began to demonstrate the reality of the Kingdom. Every healing, every deliverance, every act of mercy reveals what happens when God reigns — darkness loses power, sickness bows, and broken lives are restored.

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Kingdom Authority in the Word (Mark 1:21–28)

When Jesus entered the synagogue in Capernaum and began to teach, the people were astonished because He taught as one who had authority, not like the scribes. The Kingdom of God is established through the Word of God spoken with conviction, revelation, and authority.

While Jesus was teaching, a man possessed by an unclean spirit cried out. The light of the Kingdom exposes darkness. Jesus rebuked the spirit, saying, “Be quiet! Come out of him!” — and it obeyed.

This is what happens when the Kingdom shows up: darkness cannot stay where the King reigns.

Let this remind you that when you carry the Word of God, you carry the authority of the Kingdom. Speak the Word boldly in your home, workplace, and ministry — because the same Spirit that was in Jesus dwells in you!

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Kingdom Power over Sickness (Mark 1:29–34)

After leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to Simon and Andrew’s house, where Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with fever. He took her by the hand, lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her — and she began to serve them.

That’s Kingdom life in motion: He heals you so you can serve.

The moment you encounter the King, healing flows — not just physical, but emotional and spiritual. And when you are restored, your natural response should be service to God and others.

Later that evening, the whole city gathered at the door, bringing their sick and oppressed. The Kingdom draws people because it carries answers the world cannot give. Wherever the true Kingdom is preached and lived, people will come running to meet the King!

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Kingdom Lifestyle of Prayer (Mark 1:35–39)

Early the next morning, while it was still dark, Jesus went out to a solitary place to pray.

This shows us that Kingdom power flows from Kingdom intimacy. Before miracles, before ministry, before meetings — Jesus prayed.

In the Kingdom, prayer is not an event; it’s a lifeline. It keeps us aligned with the Father’s will and renews our strength for the work ahead.

When the disciples told Him that everyone was looking for Him, Jesus replied, “Let us go to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for this purpose I have come.”

That’s the heartbeat of the Kingdom — it keeps moving, keeps reaching, keeps saving.

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Kingdom Compassion and Testimony (Mark 1:40–45)

Then came a man with leprosy, pleading, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Jesus was moved with compassion, touched him, and said, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Instantly, the leprosy left him!

What love! What compassion!

The King of Glory was not repelled by impurity — He touched it and transformed it. That is Kingdom love in action.

Jesus then told the man, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

Here, Jesus reminded him that a true testimony is not complete without an offering of gratitude. When God heals or delivers you, don’t just share it — thank Him tangibly.

However, the leper couldn’t hold it in. He went out and spread the news everywhere!

What a lesson for us — this man had just met Jesus once, and he couldn’t keep silent. Yet many believers today have walked with Jesus for years and still hesitate to share their testimony.

Your testimony is your sermon.

Your story is someone’s invitation to the Kingdom.

Don’t shut up at the tram stop, at work, or at school. Let what Jesus has done for you be heard — let it draw others to the King!

The Bible says that because of this man’s testimony, many more came to Jesus. That’s how the Kingdom grows — one encounter, one testimony, one bold voice at a time.

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💭 Reflection Questions

1. What areas of your life need to experience the authority of the Kingdom today?

2. How can you bring healing and compassion to someone around you this week?

3. Is prayer still your source of strength and direction, or just a routine?

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🙏🏽 Kingdom Prayer

Dear Father,

Thank You for revealing Your Kingdom through Jesus. Today, I open my heart to Your authority and power. Let Your Word reign in me and drive out every darkness. Heal me where I am broken so I can rise and serve others. Fill me with compassion to touch those the world has rejected. As I live each day, may Your Kingdom come and Your will be done through my life.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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📖 Chair Time

Now take your Bible, find a quiet place, and read Mark 1:21–45 slowly.

Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what the Kingdom of God means in your daily walk — in your words, your work, and your worship.