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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”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

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”

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”