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Ep. 8 Mission Over Momentum-Mark 1:35–39

Ep. 8 Mission Over Momentum-Mark 1:35–39

Update: 2025-09-06

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Episode Notes The night before, Jesus’ ministry looks unstoppable — crowds pressing, healings flowing, demons shrieking. By any measure, this is “momentum.” But at daybreak, He does something shocking: He walks away.

In Mark 1:35 –39, Jesus trades applause for prayer, success for solitude, and momentum for mission. While His disciples chase Him down, urging Him to ride the wave, Jesus refuses. His purpose isn’t to build a brand or pack a synagogue — it’s to preach the kingdom, even in forgotten towns no one bragged about.

This episode confronts our scoreboard obsession. Do we measure ministry by numbers, or by obedience? Jesus shows us that mission matters more than momentum.

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Ep. 8 Mission Over Momentum-Mark 1:35–39

Ep. 8 Mission Over Momentum-Mark 1:35–39