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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”

JULY 25 Reading 206 MORE ON GREATNESS Matthew 19–20 “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Matt.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”