In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton begins teaching Mark 1:40–45 and shows the compassion and authority of Jesus Christ as He cleanses a leper.

A man marked by uncleanness and isolation comes to Jesus with a simple plea: “If You will, You can make me clean.” Jesus responds with mercy—stretching out His hand, touching him, and making him clean immediately. This message highlights the reality of human brokenness, the cleansing power of Christ, and why this miracle points beyond physical healing to the salvation Jesus offers to sinners.

Passage: Mark 1:40–45

Series: Gospel of Mark

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 1:35–39 and shows how Jesus Christ models the power of God-centered priorities through prayer and obedience.

After withdrawing to pray, Jesus is found by His disciples and told, “Everyone is looking for You.” Yet Jesus refuses to be driven by the crowd and stays focused on God’s agenda: going on to the next towns to preach, for that is why He came. This message highlights why prayer is essential for spiritual clarity, how Jesus chooses what is best over what is merely good, and how believers can live with purpose under pressure.

Passage: Mark 1:35–39

Series: Gospel of Mark

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton teaches Mark 1:35–39 and shows how Jesus Christ models the power of God-centered priorities through prayer and obedience.

After an intense day of ministry, Jesus rises very early—while it is still dark—and withdraws to a desolate place to pray. When the disciples search for Him and tell Him that everyone is looking for Him, Jesus refuses to be driven by the crowd and stays focused on God’s agenda: preaching the gospel in the next towns. This message highlights why prayer is essential for spiritual strength, how Jesus chooses what is best over what is merely good, and how believers can live with clarity and purpose in a busy world.

Passage: Mark 1:35–39

Series: Gospel of Mark