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What do I know with Isaac Carroll

What do I know with Isaac Carroll

By: Isaac Carroll
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searching for truth and meaning in scripture.© 2025 What do I know with Isaac Carroll Christianity Spirituality
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  • Mark the 5th Chapter, When Jesus Leaves the 99 for the One
    Jul 16 2025

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    Have you ever felt forgotten by God? Mark chapter 5 introduces us to three desperate individuals who might have felt the same way—until they encountered Jesus.

    We journey through this powerful chapter that begins with Jesus deliberately crossing the Sea of Galilee into Gentile territory. Like a shepherd leaving the ninety-nine to find one lost sheep, Jesus seeks out a man so tormented by demons that chains couldn't hold him. Living among tombs, excluded from society, this man represents the ultimate outcast. Yet Jesus crosses cultural and religious boundaries specifically to restore him. When the local people value their economic interests over this man's miraculous transformation, Jesus commissions him as the first missionary, instructing him to "tell how much the Lord has done for you."

    The narrative continues with two intertwined stories of faith and healing. A woman suffering for twelve years with a condition that rendered her perpetually "unclean" according to Jewish law—unable to participate in worship, touch others, or live normally in society. Her persistent faith leads her to touch Jesus' garment, believing this minimal contact would be enough. Jesus publicly acknowledges her, as all things are for God's glory. Jesus calls out who touched me, giving her the chance to share what God has done for her by not only healing her but also returning her to her family and community.

    Meanwhile, Jairus, a synagogue official, humbles himself before Jesus when his daughter lies dying. When news comes that she has died, Jesus speaks the words that echo throughout the ages to all who face impossible situations: "Do not fear, only believe." The tender scene of Jesus raising the girl, speaking gently to her, and caring about her practical needs reveals a Savior who is both divinely powerful and deeply compassionate.

    These stories remind us that no one is beyond Jesus' reach, whether socially excluded, religiously marginalized, or facing death itself. Who in your life needs to hear that Jesus still crosses boundaries to seek and save the lost? Share this message of hope with someone today.

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    12 mins
  • Mark chapter 5, What Soil Are You? Lessons from Jesus's Agricultural Metaphors
    Jul 10 2025

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    The mysterious power of three runs throughout Scripture—God's divine emphasis when He really wants our attention. From Peter's rooftop vision to Jesus' threefold questioning on the shore, this pattern emerges repeatedly as a divine exclamation point. And no coincidence, in Mark 4, Jesus delivers three connected parables about the Kingdom of God.

    Taking us on a journey through the fertile ground of Mark's gospel, this episode unpacks the layered meanings behind Jesus' agricultural metaphors. The Parable of the Sower isn't just about farming—it's a profound revelation about the human heart and its varying receptivity to God's truth. Some hearts are hardened paths where truth never penetrates, others rocky soil where faith withers under pressure, some choked by worldly thorns, while others produce a spectacular harvest.

    What makes these parables especially valuable is that Jesus himself provides the interpretation. We don't have to wonder what the seeds represent or what the soils symbolize—he tells us plainly. The seed is God's Word, and the soils are human hearts. But perhaps most encouraging is the realization that soil conditions can change. A heart unreceptive today might become fertile ground tomorrow.

    The episode culminates with the disciples encountering a violent storm on the Sea of Galilee. Despite witnessing Jesus calm the tempest with mere words, they still struggled to comprehend his true identity. This reminds us that spiritual understanding often comes gradually, not in an instant. God reveals himself progressively according to our readiness to receive deeper truths.

    Whether you're questioning where you are in your faith journey or seeking to better understand Jesus' teaching methods, this exploration of Mark 4 offers both challenge and comfort. Listen now and discover what kind of soil your heart might be, and how God can transform any ground into fertile territory for spiritual growth.

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    12 mins
  • Mark 3 When It comes to Jesus, he redifines who we are.
    Jul 9 2025

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    What makes someone qualified to serve God? Throughout history, the Lord has consistently chosen the humble, the broken, and the unlikely to accomplish His purposes. In this profound exploration of Mark 3:13-35, we witness Jesus deliberately selecting twelve ordinary men for extraordinary purposes - not because they felt capable, but because their hearts were humble vessels ready to be filled with divine truth.

    The passage reveals a striking contrast between the apostles' willingness to follow despite their inadequacies and the rigid resistance of religious leaders. As Peter once proclaimed, "Go away from me, I'm a sinful man!" - yet these imperfect followers became the foundation of Christ's church. Like empty wineskins ready for new wine, their humility allowed them to receive teachings that the full wineskins of scholarly Pharisees could never accommodate.

    Perhaps most sobering is Jesus' warning about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit - an eternal sin that stems from attributing God's work to demonic forces. This caution remains profoundly relevant today when we encounter unfamiliar spiritual expressions. How easily we might condemn what we don't understand, potentially calling "evil" what God has declared "good." This passage challenges us to approach different expressions of faith with humble discernment rather than knee-jerk judgment.

    The narrative concludes with Jesus radically redefining family beyond blood relations: "Whoever does the will of God is my brother, sister, and mother." For those who follow Christ, this means gaining countless spiritual siblings united by shared devotion to God's purposes. Though following Jesus may cost us relationships in this life, we receive an expanded family of faith that transcends all human boundaries.

    Have you ever felt unqualified when God called you to something? Take courage from these ordinary fishermen who changed the world not through their capabilities but through their availability to the Master's call. Join us next week as we continue our journey through Mark's gospel, examining how God consistently uses the unlikely to accomplish the impossible.

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    11 mins

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