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Mark JULY 29 Reading 210 THE SON OF GOD Mark 1“A voice came from heaven: ‘You are My Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased’ ” (Mark 1:11).With almost no introduction, the author plunged into an account of events that proved his theme: Jesus is the Son of God. Background John Mark.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Mark INTRODUCTION According to very early tradition, this Gospel is based on the preaching and eyewitness stories told by the Apostle Peter. It was probably written between A.D. 65–70. The numerous explanations of Aramaic words and Hebrew practices suggest Mark wrote for Gentile readers. In the blunt, vigorous speech of the common man, Peter’s interpreter,Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JULY 28 Reading 209 THE CRUCIFIXION Matthew 26–28 “When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, ’Surely He was the Son of God!’ “ (Matt. 27:54)With these last chapters of Matthew we enter the Christian’s holy of holies. WithContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JULY 27 Reading 208 JESUS’ PROPHECY Matthew 24–25 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matt. 24:36).Jesus did make specific predictions about the future. But He emphasized what His servants are to do until the future arrives! Overview Jesus answered HisContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JULY 26 Reading 207 JESUS IN JERUSALEM Matthew 21–23 ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment” (Matt. 22:37–38).Jesus now entered His last week on earth. We see in the events which follow just how deepContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”