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Luke INTRODUCTION This Gospel and the Book of Acts were written by the same person. Early tradition and internal evidence identifies the author as Luke, a physician and companion of Paul on many missionary journeys (2 Tim. 4:11). Luke was a careful historian, who interviewed eyewitnesses to establish the factual basis of Christian faith (LukeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 6 Reading 218 HE IS RISEN Mark 15–16 “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6).The ultimate act which proves the deity of Jesus, and the efficacy of His death, is the Resurrection that Mark andContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 5 Reading 217 CRUCIFIXION EVE Mark 14 “The hour has come. Look, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners” (Mark 14:41).The events of the night before Jesus was crucified are detailed in each Gospel. However familiar, each retelling speaks powerfully to our hearts. Overview Jesus was anointed with expensive perfumeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 4 Reading 216 LAST-WEEK TEACHINGS Mark 12–13 “As He taught, Jesus said, ’Watch out for the teachers of the Law. . . . They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely’ “ (Mark 12:38–40).Confrontation is sometimes necessary. And at such times often blunt speechContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 3 Reading 215 TO JERUSALEM Mark 10–11 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” (Mark 11:10)Christ was acclaimed entering Jerusalem. But many incidents revealed He was not esteemed for Himself. Overview Persistent unbelief is illustrated by the Pharisees (10:1–12) and a wealthy young man (vv. 17–31), whom Mark contrasted with little childrenContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”