Though this title assumes Jesus humanity, its main significance lies in its hearkening back to Daniel 7. To both parties Jesus asks, What do you want me to do for you? (Mark 10:36, 51), yet while James and John request glory, Bartimaeus requests mercy. You can use our video sessions or take our notes and make it your own. . (Mark 15:24). No, its a war we feel deep inside our own chests: we are at war with lies. And perhaps most significantly, temporarily suspending any productive conversation. Others say he might have been ill from malaria or some other disease. This scribe understands that the true intent of the Law of Moses was to generate a culture of love: love to God and love to man. Jesus himself settles this debt with the payment to the Father of his own blood on the cross as our substitute. Throughout the Bible the cloud signifies Gods glory-filled presence, and in the transfiguration Jesus appears below a cloud because he is the climactic display of the glory of God (cf. A great read that has challenged what to value and live for in a society that screams distractions and false truths. How do Old Testament passages such as Isaiah 62:5 and Hosea 2:1920 clarify Jesus answer? When Adam and Eve fell, that fellowship was fractured, and in the centuries following, Gods presence with his people was restricted to a tabernacle and then a man-made temple. We have been twisting Gods gift of food ever since. Yet James and John make a radically different request than does Bartimaeus. Now 37, he is still a church leader, teacher and author, although he wouldn't advise starting that young. 2:10). . Unmerited favor, especially the free gift of salvation that God gives to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. 7:816). 5:5; 1 Pet. Do we truly own our faith in Christ or lease it from elsewhere? Only in Jesus is real Sabbath rest found (note Matt. The councils and synagogues are Jewish locales. The Sadducees, who reject the doctrine of a future bodily resurrection, try to catch Jesus in a theological trap. They're best practiced in conjunction with . In the final two accounts of Mark 12, Jesus contrasts two different kinds of piety. In this section of Mark, Jesus ministry and authority accelerate in new ways. https://www.learnreligions.com/john-mark-author-of-the-gospel-of-mark-701085 (accessed March 1, 2023). Then review the two listed passages and consider the following questions concerning various events in the early ministry of Jesus, first by word (Mark 3:134:34) and then by deed (Mark 4:356:6). In answering, consider the kind of messiah expected by the Jews in New Testament times. John Mark Comer spoke truth in this book. And we are all ignorant of the precise time he will return. Our church is built around the very simple idea of practicing the way of Jesus, together, in Portland. FROM THE INSIDE OUT. As the writer to the Hebrews makes clear, faith can lead to both triumph (Heb. Take a moment now to ask for the Lords blessing and help as you continue in this study of Mark. 8:6; Rom. Speaking on three enemies that sabotage our peace (devil, flesh, world), Comer provides practical wisdom on how to fight back against these spiritual enemies. This is meant to instruct not only lepers but all of us, for we are all, in the only sense that matters, unclean. 1:4). May these things become a treasure for you throughout your lifewhich we pray will be true for you, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 3:9 18). These parables prove to be not only instruction for those inside but also judgment for those outside. What is common to each of the first three seeds of the sower parable (Mark 4:1519)? Imprisoned for this, John was executed at the request of Herodiass daughter, who had danced before the royal court and pleased Herod so much that he offered her up to half his kingdomupon which she requested the head of John the Baptist. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18951898, available online at. The disciples assume that the destruction of the temple will coincide with the end of time, but Jesus corrects their thinking (Mark 13:7, 13). He walked on water, forgave sins, and identified himself as the true templeall things that only God himself can do. . What has perplexed you about Marks Gospel? 5:2, 4; note also Num. By faith in Jesus and his work on our behalf, we are restored to God and enter into Gods kingdom. This is the craziest time in my life. The angels of heaven do not marry; neither will believers. Follow Jesus logic in his words about Psalm 110 in Mark 12:36. I am not the biggest fan of his writing style (so many paragraphs! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! (Mark 11:910). The spirit and the flesh? God keeps his promises. Gentleness. On the one hand, the call to bring the gospel to the nations explodes in a new way in the New Testament. Twice in Jesus trial, once before the Jewish council (Mark 14:61) and once before Pilate (Mark 15:5), Jesus remained silent before his accusersfalse accusers. Mark wrote his account of Jesus in perhaps the mid- to late-50s AD. . The eternal and the temporal met. Having called the first four disciples, Jesus begins his ministry. Jesus picked up on this language in Mark 13, saying that in the tribulation the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light (Mark 13:24). Picking up on this event, Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples in anticipation of the greatest liberation, in which another lamb was slain to save those who take refuge under its blood (see also 1 Pet. Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 8:279:50 for your own life today. This regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit (see John 3:5, 8; Titus 3:5). But what happens when that celebrity's ministry falls apart? Yet a few weeks ago I heard him referred to as a podcaster and immediately checked it out. . (Mark 13:20). . 10:2123) and lament (Amos 8:9 10). 5:2; Eph. On his way to respond to the plea of Jairus, whose daughter is on the verge of death, Jesus is touched by a woman whose illness had rendered her ceremonially unclean. Synagogues were located in most of the leading towns of Israel. For the people of God, however, Jesus statement that all sins will be forgiven the children of man anticipates the eternally valid substitutionary atonement Jesus will be seen to provide in the final chapters of Marks Gospel (note also Mark 10:45). . 4:111]). 7:1314; Psalm 2). How does Jesus respond? The horror of the cross of Christ was not mainly its physical torture. Jesus, however, was the final Son of God, the true Firstborn, the Son who succeeded where all others had failed (Mark 1:11). 54:5; Jer. Jesus too, doubtless, was tired. Only because at the pinnacle of all of human history, in another garden called Gethsemane, the last Adam (1 Cor. Here we are given a glimpse into the very heart of the whole Bible. We don't know why Mark deserted Paul and Barnabas at Perga. Comers book is called My Name Is Hopeand is endorsed by Dr. Breshears, whom Comer refers to as his friend in the sermon in question: Ive pointed out before Ive been in the ministry fields of counter-cult evangelism, apologetics and Comparative Religion for nearly thirty years. Do you have any sense of what Mark uniquely contributes? 2:5 6; Col. 3:1), but they have not yet been raised physically (2 Cor. Jesus calling of his disciples is not related to any prior commitment or qualification on their part. The coming of a cloud, and its representing the presence and glory of God, shows up at important points throughout the Bible, especially in the book of Exodus. Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 14:115:15 for your own life today. The saving news of what God is doing in Jesus to restore the world impacts human hearts with very different results. John Mark Comer is pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. . Yet Israel, too, failed. KINGDOM OF GOD. DEITY OF CHRIST. One appealing aspect of joining a theological tribe is that it provides a packaged bundle of doctrine and culture. Jesus could have called an army of angels to his side (Matt. Refusing to please men rather than God, John had spoken out against the marriage of Herod Antipas to Herodias, the wife of his brother, Herod Philip (Mark 6:18). One reason for this is that it is those who know their need who will respond to the gospel; those who believe they are already insiders often fail to feel their need for the gospel. . Jesus, however, heard the voice of accusation even though he did not deserve condemnation. In Mark 7:1423 Jesus turned upside down the long-held Jewish view of clean and unclean food. Yet upon seeing the crowd, he had compassion on them (Mark 6:34). John Mark Comers voice during the last 18 months of a global pandemic has been a humble, wise, and helpful guide for me. We see this in the back-to-back accounts of Jesus warning about the scribes glamour (Mark 12:3840) and the widows offering (Mark 12:4144). The hour did not pass from Jesus. GOD-FORSAKEN. The Spirit was vitally active in Jesus life and ministry on earth (e.g., Luke 3:22). God created light (Gen. 1:35) and called his people, the children of Abraham, to be a light for the nations, bringing blessing and peace to the world (Isa. 4:2223). Once again, the Pharisees try to test Jesus and catch him (cf. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. How should we understand Jesus words, then, in Mark 11:24? I havent been more personally convicted, while simultaneously given practical tools to grow through a book in a long time. With the fall in Eden, sickness, disease, and death entered the world. No, it's a war we feel deep inside our own chests: we are at war with lies. How do these passages illuminate what is happening in Mark 11:111? 11:3538). BRIDEGROOM AND BRIDE. And take a moment also to look back through this unit of study, to reflect on a few key things that the Lord may be teaching youand to take note of things to review again in the future. However, there have been other gospels that have circulated throughout history and were accepted by various early Christian sects. Read Genesis 48:15, Numbers 27:17, Psalm 23:14, and Isaiah 40:11, and notice what God promises in Jeremiah 23:24 and Ezekiel 34:1016. Rather than being relieved, however, the disciples seem to be even more afraid of Jesus after the storm than they were of the storm itself! In Jesus that cleansing is available. 11:2; 42:1; 61:1). You can run our Practices in almost any setting in small groups, dinner parties, Sunday school classrooms, affinity-specific ministries, mid-week courses, or with your entire church on Sundays. When we lease our faith, its easier to pay less attention to our spiritual health. SIN. 27:16 17; Jer. Remove this cup from me, he asked (Mark 14:36). Jesus brought with him a whole new way of thinking, a new mental universe in which we see ourselves not as basically clean but in danger of defilement, but as basically defiled and in need of cleansing. And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired (Mark 3:13). One way the Bible underscores Gods sovereignty is by speaking of believers, as Jesus does in Mark 13, as the elect. They are called the elect because God has chosen (elected) them to be his. He has spoken at Harvard University, SXSW, and many other events around the world. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Mark earned his BA in History from the College of the Holy Cross. 5:21). To whom is Jesus speaking? In answering the Pharisees testing question about divorce, Jesus goes all the way back to the beginning to establish the foundation for marriage. As my wife and I began to practice Sabbath, it quickly became clear why Jesus said the Sabbath is for man, and not the other way around. Instead, Comer writes, spiritual warfare consists of deceitful ideas that play to disordered desires that are normalized in a sinful society. The devil (deceitful ideas), the flesh (disordered desires), and the world (sinful society) are the unholy trinity that wars against our souls, and lies are the primary point of attack.Spiritual warfare begins, then, with truth encounters.Isnt that what we see in Genesis 3? Read 2 Peter 1:16 18, and consider the event that immediately follows Jesus statement in Mark 9:1, in reflecting on what Jesus might have been referring to in speaking of some of his disciples seeing the kingdom of God . One of the first things I would run into was Mormon Missionaries at my door. As the writer to the Hebrews makes clear, faith can lead to both triumph (Heb. The first act of rebellion the world had ever known had to do with putting something in the mouth and eating it (Gen. 3:6). How does Peters denial of Jesus (Mark 14:6672) advance the narrative of the final days of Jesus life? This is the glory of what Martin Luther called the great exchange. Jesus took our condemnation on himself and gives us his righteousness as we look to him in faith. 51:3; 58:11; Ezek. For Jews the Sabbath is Saturday, the seventh day of the week, a day of worship and rest (Gen. 2:23; Ex. What is the central point Jesus is making in this passage? What do we learn about the nature of their mission from the instructions they are given here in Mark 6? All rights reserved. Nevertheless, this book exposes the devil, the flesh, and the world and reminds the reader of the truth and freedom that Jesus offers to all. Because of his obedient sonship, God is pleased to adopt into his own family those who are united to the Son by faith (Rom. (NIV), 1 Peter 5:13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. . Note the personal implications for your walk with the Lord in light of (1) the Gospel Glimpses, (2) the Whole-Bible Connections, (3) the Theological Soundings, and (4) this passage as a whole. 22:12). The people see Jesus entrance into Jerusalem as the fulfillment of these ancient promises. For those of on a similar journey, may I serve as a companion on the Way. Mark 1 taps into this whole-Bible theme. Compassion. Jesus views his people as held captive and in need of a ransom, a payment to liberate them. It is by spirit and truth that we are transformed into the image of Jesus and set free to live in line with all that is good, beautiful, and true, Comer writes. Jesus is then led to the high priest (Mark 14:53), who asks Jesus, Are you the Christ? (Mark 14:61). In summary, this passage should be read with caution. Though this title assumes Jesus humanity, its main significance lies in its hearkening back to Daniel 7. Up until Mark 8, we have not seen any predictions of future suffering for Jesus. At the Passover meal, the Jews remember and celebrate the beginning of Israels deliverance from slavery, when the Lord brought judgment by killing the firstborn in every Egyptian house but passed over the Israelite houses where the blood of the Passover lamb had been applied (Ex. He makes it easy to understand and challenges you to live more authentically for Christ. 4:111). Grace fuels obedience. 5:6; 7:14; 13:8; 22:13). Here in Mark 10:32, the author makes a point of telling us that Jesus was walking ahead of them in the march to Jerusalem and the cross. When the people shout Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord at Jesus entry, they are picking up on this promise to David as it is reiterated in Psalm 118:2526, which is a prayer of blessing for the coming messianic kingdom. Owning and ultimately building a house requires more than enticing blueprints and financial payments. We rejoice with you as you finish studying the book of Mark! Jesus suffered this form of execution, not for any offense he had committed (Heb. 34:5). (source). This statement reaches all the way back to creation, when God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. Meanwhile, the gospel will be proclaimed to all nations (Mark 13:10). In Mark 7:1423 Jesus turned upside down the long-held Jewish view of clean and unclean food. His Gospel relates what God has done for us in Jesus. (4) Based on Bridgetown Church's "Developing a Personal Rule of Life Workbook." (5) I'm counting Scripture and prayer as one practice for the sake of convenience. Jesus turns upside down his disciples intuitive understanding of what defines true greatness in Mark 9:3337. This parable picks up an image carried through the Old Testament of a huge tree in whose branches the birds of the air nest and find shade (Ezek. Sin and suffering remained. I also really liked his section on fasting, something I feel is really neglected in the church today. Then take time to reflect on the Personal Implications these sections may have for your walk with the Lord. Read Genesis 48:15, Numbers 27:17, Psalm 23:14, and Isaiah 40:11, and notice what God promises in Jeremiah 23:24 and Ezekiel 34:1016. 12:11; note also Rev. 13:10; Ezek. Comparing Marks statement that Jesus meant to pass by the disciples (Mark 6:48) with Exodus 33:19, 22; 34:6, and Job 9:8, 11, what do we learn here about Jesus identity? ESV If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. All she brings is her need. Defilement used to be contagious; with Jesus, holiness is contagious. The rapidly unfolding events of Mark 14 15 heighten the pace and tension of the Gospel of Mark as a whole, and the climactic death of Jesus is imminent. 2:12; 3:20; Hos. We are developing nine Practices to help your church experience deep transformation from the ground up. ", The Split Between Paul and Barnabas Over John Mark. For the third time in as many chapters, Jesus tells the disciples of his impending death and resurrection. Any speech, writing, or action that slanders God. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 19171922, available online at, Read Psalm 118:2526, Isaiah 9:17, Jeremiah 23:58, and Zechariah 9:9. Observe the key phrase that is repeated in both Mark 9:38 and Mark 9:39; likewise consider the context, and who is being described, in Matthew 12:2232. All around us in the culture and deep within our own body memories are lies: deceptive ideas that wreak havoc on our emotional health and spiritual well-being, and deceptive ideas about who God is, who we are, and what the good life truly is. As I looked at the headstone, I noticed that it rather coldly summed up her life with her birth and death dates, separated simply by a dash. John Mark Comer has an ability to explain old, complex theories in simple language, and apply them to our current cultural moment. If youre like me, you give leased property much less upkeep than if you actually owned it. We know intuitively that we're sinful, but if we're honest, we don't . This king was called Gods son in the Old Testament (e.g., 2 Sam. The Bibles first spiritual battle began with an insinuating question, Did God reallysay ? (Genesis 3:1). And if they do, the best weaponry is truth, righteousness, readiness for peace, faith, salvation, and Scripture (Ephesians 6:1417).This is how we fight our battles against the world, the flesh, and the devil.Book ReviewedJohn Mark Comer, Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace (Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook, 2021).P.S. The Bible opens with Gods people in a garden containing a river and a fruit-bearing tree of life (Gen. 2:9 10) and closes with Gods new people in a garden-city that likewise contains a river and a fruit-bearing tree of life (Rev. The Role the Four Evangelists Play in Christianity, Meet the Apostle Paul: Christian Missionary Giant, Meet Timothy: Protege of the Apostle Paul, Lydia: Seller of Purple in the Book of Acts, M.A., English Composition, Illinois State University, B.S., English Literature, Illinois State University. organizational behaviour quiz Envelope. They had the best seats in the synagogues (Mark 12:39). And third, as the firstfruits of the resurrection, Jesus in his raised body is the first instance of the new order of humanity in which believers are promised to participate in the new earth (1 Cor. His views in this book were narrow and lacked nuance. They will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues . The revival preceded a great assault from the atheistic authorities. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 19221926, available online at, Throughout Mark 13, Jesus emphasizes three things about future events. Peter had been thrown in prison by Herod Antipas, who was persecuting the early church. This picks up a theme that travels through the Old Testament: Moses spent 40 days on barren Mount Sinai (Ex. 2:8; the same Greek word translated Gentiles here and elsewhere is used for nations in Mark 13:10). 7:1216, reign forever (and note Bartimaeuss crying out to Jesus as the son of David in Mark 10:4748). Theres that feeling again. Three names appear in the New Testament for this early Christian: John Mark, his Jewish and Roman names; Mark; and John. Another option is that this is a prediction with multiple fulfillments. 2:2022). (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1889 1892, available online at www.esvbible.org.). Introduction to the Gospels (Beginner) Introduction to the Gospels (Intermediate) Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels with Tyndale House The First Days of Jesus Parables and Miracles with Vern Poythress Life of Christ with Craig L. Blomberg Life & Teachings of Christ with Dan Doriani The Final Days of Jesus Pauline Epistles What light might these Old Testament texts shed on who Jesus is and what he has come to do (note also John 10:11)? Almost every Sunday, on our drive to church, I repeat these lyrics from In Christ Alone to myself over and over again: What heights of love, what depths of peace But at a deeper level, on the cross Jesus felt himself rejected by his own Father (Mark 15:34; Rom. Jesus public ministry is drawing to a close. Ministering to Wounded and Straying Sheep in a Pandemic. Our salvation is a gift of grace from first to last. And they, Jesus says, on account of their poor treatment of widows, will receive the greater condemnation (Mark 12:40). Both are true, even if our finite minds cannot fully comprehend how they fit together. Read through the complete passage for this study, Mark 8:279:50. Get behind me, Satan! says Jesus (Mark 8:33). Even more ancient than the echoes of the Davidic promise are the echoes of the exodus from Egypt: the Triumphal Entry takes place at the beginning of Passover week, which recalls the Jewish peoples liberation from Egyptian slavery. About a year ago, by the grace of God and abook by John Mark Comer, I started to keep the Sabbath. 21:23). In answering the Pharisees testing question about divorce, Jesus goes all the way back to the beginning to establish the foundation for marriage. In Mark 4:3541 Jesus calms a storm. In answering, consider the nature of sin as described in Mark 7:2023. The Israelites celebrated Passover every year since their liberation from Egyptian captivity, a liberation that took place through the shed blood of a lamb. the disciples (Mark 6:48) with Exodus 33:19, 22; 34:6, and Job 9:8, 11, what do we learn here about Jesus identity? 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