Mark 1:29-34

Mark 1:29-31 – 29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. 31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and began to wait on them.

Jesus went from the synagogue to Simon and Andrew’s house. Simon must have been married, because he had a mother-in-law. You usually don’t just get a mother-in-law without getting the wife as well, so we can assume he was married. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and Jesus went to her, and immediately healed her, helping her up. She was grateful and better, so she began to wait on them. That is a great response from her. If Jesus heals you, it’s a good idea to start waiting on him afterwards.

Mark 1:32-34 – 32That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33The whole town gathered at the door, 34and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove our many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

The people in the town had previously seen Jesus drive out a demon in the synagogue, and had most likely heard the news of him healing Simon’s mother-in-law, so that night they bring him all the sick and demon-possessed so that they can be healed. The entire town was gathered outside the door. They had seen the power and authority of Jesus, and brought him those that needed healing. Having seen the power and authority of Jesus ourselves, it is now our job to bring to him those who need healing, just like those people of Capernaum. Just as he healed in that day, he is waiting to heal today. He healed those with diseases, and also drove out many demons. Once again, Jesus demonstrates him authority over the demons, not only driving them out, but also commanding them not to speak. The demons knew who Jesus was, and he did not want the crowds to know his identity, so he commanded the demons not to speak. He has authority over sickness and demons (and everything else) and he demonstrates that in this passage.