The Gospel of Mark moves at a breakneck pace because of the urgency of what Jesus has to accomplish. A storm on the Sea of Galilee has deposited Jesus and his disciples in Gentile territory, a place faithful Jews like them would not have voluntarily ventured at that time. Not only that, but they didn’t end up in a nice, quiet setting, but in a cemetery that was the uncontested domain of an apparent madman. Something within – a demon it turns out – compels the man to approach Jesus and beg him to go away. Instead, Jesus stays and dramatically heals the man. This one healing sends out ripples, even shockwaves.