5. (Authority) Gives Priority to People

1: 29-34 House of Simon - priority to people

2:26-28 (House of God) -priority to people (note in Mark Jesus c/f David)

1:29-34 And as soon as they came out of the synagogue a small group of them went into the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Now the mother-in-law of Simon was lying aside fever-stricken. They immediately told him (Jesus) about her. And approaching her he raised her up holding her by the hand. The fever then left her and she served them. As evening came on and the sun was setting, people brought to him (Jesus) all those who had illnesses and who were possessed by demons. All the city was assembled at the door. He healed many who were ill with various diseases. He expelled many demons and did not allow the latter to speak because they knew who he was.

2:26-27 Jesus recalled how he (David) entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence which was set out. He (Jesus) recalled that it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat this. He reminded his listeners that not only did David eat this bread but he also gave it to those who were with him. He (Jesus) said to them. “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, so the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”

Serving of Food Serving of Food

Comment about true identity Comment about true identity

In the 2nd paragraph it is actually a comment about David going into the house of God but in this gospel Jesus is presented as representing David

6. (Authority) Respects Human needs

1: 35-37 A desert place - need to pray

2:23-25 Cornfields - need to eat

1:35-37 He arose very early while it was still night and went away into a desert place and prayed there. Later Simon and those with him looked for him and on finding him they said “Everyone is looking for you.”

2:23-25 It happened that on a Sabbath day he was passing through the cornfields and his disciples began plucking the ears of corn as they went along. The Pharisees said to him (Jesus). "Look why do they do something on the Sabbath day which is not lawful." He said to them. "Have you never read what David did when he was in need and he and the ones with him were hungry?"