Mark 5:1

Korean NLTNK (God’s Promises: New Testament in North Korean)

그래서 그들은 호수의 건너편, 거라사 지방에 도착했다.

이 구절의 의미

This verse tells us that Jesus and his disciples crossed the sea to reach a place called Gadara. It does not involve any dialogue but sets the stage for what's about to happen in this new location.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you and your friends are on a big boat ride across a lake, and when you get to the other side, you land in a new town where everything is different. That’s like what happened with Jesus and his friends here!

역사적 배경

This verse was written by Mark, believed to have been composed around AD 65-70 for Roman Christians who might not be familiar with Jewish customs or places. The Gadarenes were people living in the region near the Sea of Galilee.

오늘의 적용

Imagine moving to a new neighborhood where everything is unfamiliar. Just like Jesus and his disciples stepping into this new place, we too can learn to adapt and minister effectively wherever we are placed.

주제

• travel
• adaptation
• ministry
• divine mission
• geography in the Bible
• missionary journeys

관련 구절

• Matthew 8:28
• Luke 8:26
• Acts 10:34-35
• John 4:7-9
• Isaiah 40:11

자주 묻는 질문

What is significant about crossing to the other side?

Crossing over symbolizes leaving one place behind and entering into a new setting, often with divine purpose or mission.

Who were the Gadarenes?

The Gadarenes were people living in an area near the Sea of Galilee known for its Gentile population. They provide a backdrop for Jesus' ministry to all kinds of people.

How does this set up what happens next?

This verse introduces the setting where Jesus encounters a man with demons, highlighting how Jesus’ mission extends beyond traditional Jewish boundaries.

Why is it important to know about this journey?

Understanding this journey helps us grasp the broad scope of Jesus' ministry and his willingness to go anywhere for the sake of spreading God's word.