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Colossians INTRODUCTIONColossians is one of four letters Paul wrote from prison in Rome, about A.D. 61. This letter has a sharp focus: Paul wrote to combat a peculiar heresy that seemed to blend occult superstition with a “hollow and deceptive philosophy” (2:8). The effect of the heresy was to rob Christ of His central roleContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

HE IS RISENMark 15–16 “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). The ultimate act which proves the deity of Jesus, and the efficacy of His death, is the Resurrection that Mark and each of the GospelContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

CRUCIFIXION EVEMark 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. OverviewJesus was anointed with expensive perfume in Bethany (14:1–11). He sharedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

LAST-WEEK TEACHINGSMark 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 speech is required. OverviewIn theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”