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”
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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
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
Jude INTRODUCTIONJude is thought to be the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. His short book is an urgent warning against those who were already introducing false teaching into the churches. God will punish those who turn from Christ and godliness, but preserve those who keep themselves in His love. FALSE TEACHERSJude “They areContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
CHRISTIAN FREEDOMGalatians 5–6 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Gal. 5:1). The Christian is freed from the Law in order to become righteous through Christ. OverviewLaw and grace are conflicting principles (5:1–12). Christians are freedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
