TRANSITION EVENTSMark 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. OverviewAs Jesus’ ministry in Galilee drew to a close, ChristContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
PARABLES AND POWERSMark 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 and supernatural force! BackgroundThe wordContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
PARABLES AND POWERSMark 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 and supernatural force! BackgroundThe wordContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
LORD OF THE SABBATHMark 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. BackgroundGalilee. Most of the ministry reported in Mark took place in Galilee. In the first century Judea andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
Mark INTRODUCTIONAccording 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, JohnContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
