Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today’s shout-out goes to Marvin Steele from Garland, TX. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support helps people have faith in Jesus. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 6:1-6:

He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief.

And he went about among the villages teaching. — Mark 6:1-6

Jesus returns to his hometown, Nazareth. This is where Jesus grew up, where he learned the trade of a carpenter, and where people watched him grow from a baby to a boy into a man.

And now he's back. But not as a carpenter. But as a Lord. He’s teaching with wisdom. He’s performing mighty works. He’s stepping fully into His divine calling.

And what’s the response? Listen to the skepticism:

“Isn’t this Mary’s son? The carpenter? The kid we used to know?”

They’re amazed—but not expectantly and excitedly. They simply can’t reconcile who Jesus is with who they remember he was.

Familiarity breeds unbelief.

They couldn’t see the Messiah standing before them—because how they remembered him and formerly knew him for so many years.

And because of that, Mark proclaims something staggering:

“He could do no mighty work there… and he marveled because of their unbelief.”

Let that sink in: Unbelief shut the door on what Jesus wanted to do.

Not because he lacked power—but because the people lacked faith.

Jesus doesn’t force his way upon us, and he doesn’t perform signs to show off to his skeptics. He responds to faith, not familiarity.

And the warning of this scripture is simple. You can grow up around Jesus. You can hear his teaching every Sunday.
You can know the stories, quote the verses, sing the songs—and still not have faith in him.

Familiarity is not faith.
Proximity is not surrender.

Faith is seeing Jesus for who he truly is—and responding with awe, trust, and obedience.

So today, the question isn’t: “Are you familiar with Jesus?”
The question is: “Do you have faith in Jesus?”

#FaithOverFamiliarity, #PowerOfUnbelief, #JesusInNazareth

ASK THIS:

1. Are you truly seeing Jesus for who he is, or just as someone you've always known?
2. How can familiarity with Jesus sometimes hinder your faith in Him?
3. In what areas of your life do you need to move from knowledge of Jesus to faith in Him?
4. What does it mean for you to respond with awe, trust, and obedience to Jesus?

DO THIS:

Take a moment to reflect on the areas of your life where familiarity with Jesus has replaced faith and trust. Ask God to reveal new aspects of His character to you today.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, I don’t want to merely know about You, I want to truly know You and trust You. Help me see You clearly and respond with faith, awe, and obedience today. Amen.

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King of Kings.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

And today’s shout-out goes to Bob Smotherman from Temperance, MI. Bob, thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support helps rewrite endings for so many. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 5:35-43:

While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. — Mark 5:35-43

The crowd was still processing the healing of the woman. But before Jairus could take another step, his worst fear arrived:

“Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”

It was over. Too late. Or so they thought. But Jesus hears the report and immediately speaks to Jairus:

“Do not fear. Only believe.”

That one sentence reframes everything. Jesus doesn’t explain. He simply calls Jairus to trust—beyond the news, beyond the evidence, beyond the grief, beyond the noise.

They arrive at the house, and the wailing has already begun. People mourning. People mocking.

Jesus says, “She’s not dead but sleeping,” and they laugh. But their laughter doesn’t stop him. He clears the room. He takes her hand. And He speaks the words only Jesus could say:

“Talitha cumi.”

And she does.

This is who Jesus is. He speaks life where others have accepted death. He walks into impossible rooms and rewrites the ending. He turns mourning into miracles.

If you're holding onto grief, fear, or finality today. Remember, Jesus can rewrite the ending of any story. Hear his words again:

“Do not fear. Only believe.”

#OnlyBelieve, #JesusHeals, #MarkFive

ASK THIS:

1. What fear are you facing that Jesus wants to replace with faith?
2. How do you respond when others mock your hope in Jesus?
3. What areas of your life feel like they’re beyond saving?
4. How might Jesus be rewriting a story you’ve already given up on?

DO THIS:

Speak aloud the words of Jesus today—“Do not fear. Only believe”—and let them confront one specific fear you're facing.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, when fear and doubt try to take over, help me hear Your voice above the noise. I choose to believe—even when others laugh, even when it seems too late. Amen.

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Graves Into Gardens.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

And today’s shout-out goes to Kevin Ontiveros from Sylmar, CA. Kevin, thank you for standing with us through Project23. Your support helps deliver healing to people. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 5:30-34:

And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’” And he looked around to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” — Mark 5:30-34

This woman thought she could slip away unnoticed by Jesus. She had reached for healing, and it worked. The bleeding stopped. Her body felt whole. But Jesus wasn’t finished.

“Who touched my garments?”

It’s a strange question in the middle of a crowd. People were pressing in from all sides. But Jesus knew. He felt power leave him—and he wanted to know who received it.

Not because he didn’t know. But because he wanted her to know she wasn’t invisible. She comes forward, trembling. She tells the truth. And Jesus doesn’t scold her. He doesn’t shame her. He gives her a name:

“Daughter!” Not “woman with the issue of blood.” Not “unclean.” Not “interruption.” Daughter.

That’s what Jesus does. He doesn’t just heal the body—he restores the soul. He gives a new name, a new identity, a new peace.

You may come to Jesus because of some issue—but he will always give you more than you came for.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unnoticed, or unworthy—hear this: Jesus sees you. Jesus knows you. And Jesus calls you daughter... son... his. And if you come to him, he will give you a new life, which is always more than expected.

Are you ready to come?

And if you’re ready to come—come all the way.

Don’t just reach for a quick fix or temporary relief.
Come for the deeper healing only Jesus offers.

Jesus, I come to you today. Heal me. Restore me. Make me whole, amen.

#FaithRestores, #JesusSeesYou, #HealingInChrist

ASK THIS:

1. What does Jesus' question “Who touched me?” reveal about his character?
2. Why do you think Jesus called her "Daughter"?
3. Have you ever tried to receive from God without being seen?
4. What healing do you need that only Jesus can provide?

DO THIS:

Today, tell Jesus the whole truth—come to him vulnerably, not just for healing, but for identity and peace.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, thank you for seeing me when I feel unseen. I come to you for healing, restoration, and the new name only you can give. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

You Say.