Mark 1:43

Jesus exercised his power as God to heal a leper. Then we have a short and terse verse from Mark to wrap up our week: “[Jesus] strictly warned him and immediately sent him out” (Mark 1:43 WEB). We know the miracles of Jesus prefigured the healing baptism and forgiveness that he would give for the world. But at the time, people thought he was there to solve physical problems. Jesus dealt with these quickly and got on to the main event!