DISCIPLESHIPMark 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’s power. OverviewNow feeding theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
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”
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”
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”
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