- What Jesus Said to Do is my personal study of the direct commands of Jesus Christ. From Matthew to Revelation, I’ve included what He said about “Do this,” or “Don’t do that,” I list the context, the recipient, references, key definitions, and one practical application that I can use today. In this way I can focus on one single command and make a personal application for myself. The applications have been remarkably helpful for me to live out my faith in practical ways. I’m sharing my study in hope that you too will benefit from What Jesus Said to Do and ultimately make what He said personal to you’re own life’s situation.
-Christopher Carlson
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Shake Off the Dust
- Mk 6:11 “…shake the dust off the soles of your feet…” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? Jesus told his twelve closest disciples to publicly shake the dust off the soles of their feet. Why would He say this? Jesus sent His disciple to the cities where He would soon be visiting, They were instructed…Stay There Until You Leave
- Mk 6:10 “…stay there until you leave “ Summary Notes What did Jesus say? “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave town.” Why would He say this? After Jesus departed Nazareth, He instructed His twelve closest disciples and sent them out in pairs. They went on ahead ahead of Him to…Do Not Put On Two Tunics
- Mk 6:9 “Do not put on two tunics.” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? Jesus told His twelve closest disciples to take nothing extra on their journey, not even two tunics. Why would He say this? Jesus sent these twelve men on a journey to the cities of Israel that He planned to visit.…Get up!
- Mk 5:41 “…Get up!” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? He told a 12 year old girl who had just been pronounced dead to “Get up!” Why would He say this? Jesus intended to perform a miracle because the father of the girl demonstrated his faith in Jesus’ ability by asking Him to heal…Do Not Be Afraid; Only Believe
- Mk 5:36b “Do not be afraid… ;only believe.” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? Do not be alarmed because of bad news but instead cling to hope. Why would He say this? A man came seeking Jesus’ assistance to heal his dying child. Just moments after he asked Jesus to help, the man received word…Go And Be Healed
- Mk 5:34b “…your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your affliction. ” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? Jesus told a woman who had just been instantly released from her dozen years of misery to know that she had been healed indeed and that she could depart in peace.…Go Home And Report
- Mk 5:19b “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you…” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? With a word Jesus performed a spectacular miracle to heal a man possessed by hundreds of demons. Jesus told the grateful man, who wanted to physically follow Him, to…Come Out… You Unclean Spirit
- Mk 5:8 “Come out…” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? Jesus commanded a very large collection of demons to, “Come out of the man…” Why would He say this? This event was the quintessential “Come to Jesus” moment. Two desperate and helpless men who were in a most miserable state came to Jesus. They came…Hush Be Still
- Mk 4:39 “Hush, be still.” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? When Jesus said,”hush, be still” He was commanding the storm to put on a muzzle and to be silent. Why would He say this? Jesus decided to cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat. His 12 disciples and an unknown number of other…Take Care What You Listen To
- Mk 4:24a “Take care what you listen to...” Summary Notes What did Jesus say? Jesus said to pay attention to what I allow myself to hear. He also said to pay attention to how well I listen. Why would He say this? I think that Jesus was warning his followers to be very careful of what…