A Leper’s Disobedience, Desperate Friends, a Paralytic Lowered by Love and a Divine Mic Drop (Mark 1:43–2:5)

What happens when the miraculous collides with the misunderstood? In part five of Just Jesus: A Journey Through Mark, we dive into two powerful, unexpected moments in Mark 1:43–2:5. After healing a leper with a compassionate touch and divine authority, Jesus gives him a strict command—and the man completely ignores it. What follows is a whirlwind of disobedience, crowd frenzy, and one of the most dramatic role reversals in the Gospel. But that’s just the beginning. As we step into chapter two, we’ll see four friends dig through a mud roof to get their paralyzed friend to Jesus—and how Jesus shocks the crowd by forgiving sins before healing limbs. This isn’t just about miracles. It’s about identity, authority, and the deeper healing we all need. If you’ve ever wondered what real faith looks like—or what happens when Jesus doesn’t do what people expect—this is for you. So grab your Bible, settle in, and get ready to lean into the story, the theology, and the truth that Jesus is still the only One who can make us whole.