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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”

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”