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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”

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”