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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

Proverbs INTRODUCTIONProverbs is a collection of sayings that examines specific behaviors, asking whether each is wisdom or folly. The book’s pithy observations state general principles that apply to all human beings, not just to believers. Many of the sayings in this book are ascribed to Solomon (970-930 B.C.), while Proverbs 25:1 indicates the collection wasContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

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”

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”

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”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

TO JERUSALEMMark 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. OverviewPersistent unbelief is illustrated by the Pharisees (10:1–12) and a wealthy young man (vv. 17–31), whom Mark contrasted with little children (vv. 13–16). Jesus’ prediction ofContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”