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AUGUST 2 Reading 214 DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8–9 “Jesus took Peter, James and John with Him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There He was transfigured before them” (Mark 9:2).Disciples who remain committed to Jesus despite opposition may well suffer. But we are also privileged to witness expressions of Christ’sContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 1 Reading 213 TRANSITION EVENTS Mark 6–7 “They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was” (Mark 6:55).Now it was time for ordinary people, kings, and the religious elite all to make up their minds about who Jesus is. Overview As Jesus’ ministry in GalileeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JULY 31 Reading 212 PARABLES AND POWERS Mark 4–5 “With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand” (Mark 4:33).We may not completely understand the word pictures Jesus gives in these chapters of His kingdom. But there is no mistaking the power He exercises over every natural andContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JULY 30 Reading 211 Lord OF THE SABBATH Mark 2–3 “The Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath” Mark 2:28.Jesus continued to act decisively despite opposition. In incident after incident Jesus demonstrated that He is the Son of God. Background Galilee. Most of the ministry reported in Mark took place in Galilee. InContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

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”