We lost a close one yet again unfortunately. It is definitely frustrating, but we are hanging in there! Tomorrow we have off, so we are going to do some sightseeing around Istanbul. When Sharon leaves I will try to post some pictures and maybe even a video I am working on to compile of her trip.
I am pretty tired! Woke up early to take Sharon to church, so I am definitely feeling it!
Here are some notes from today's message from church:
The One Who Has Authority
Mark 1:21-45
1st Scene - Jesus goes in a synagogue in Caperneum; Jesus demands a demon to come out!
2nd Scene - A fisherman's house - Simon's mother is sick and Jesus heals her.
3rd Scene - Jesus gets up early and prays.
4th Scene - Jesus heals a leper!
THEME - authority is displayed
-through teaching
-through healing
*Jesus speaks and things respond; He uses His words and touch
Genesis - Book of Beginning
Mark - Book of "New Beginnings"
Jesus speaks and it is! "Jesus is the inauguration of the New Creation"
Lesson: When Jesus speaks EVERYTHING obeys.
*God gives himself to us so that our hearts may soften towards Him!
God bless,
Megan