Category Archives: Project 3:45

Mark 13

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 24: Mark 13 The coming of the Kingdom is of primary significance in Jesus’ ministry and teaching. Understandably, those around Him are constantly pressing Him for an answer as to its coming. “But concerning that day … Continue reading

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Mark 12

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 23: Mark 12 “Love your neighbor as yourself.” This injunction is mentioned once in the Old Testament (Lev. 19:18) and seven times in the New Testament (Matt. 19:19, 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Rom. 13:9; Gal. … Continue reading

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Mark 11

Reading for Monday, Oct 22: Mark 11 “Woe is me! For I have become as when the summer fruit has been gathered, as when the grapes have been gleaned: there is no cluster to eat, no first-ripe fig that my … Continue reading

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Mark 10

Reading for Friday, Oct 19: Mark 10 This is a chapter full of questions. The Pharisees ask, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” The rich young man asks “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit … Continue reading

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Mark 9

Reading for Thursday, Oct 18: Mark 9 In the Transfiguration, the future intersects the present. We see a glimpse of Christ in His ultimate glory, illuminated in power and flanked by Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the … Continue reading

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Mark 8

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 17: Mark 8 Given Mark’s context, it seems the feeding of the 4,000 (v1-10) occurs in Gentile territory, which is significant. It demonstrates Jesus’ role as living bread for the Gentiles, an issue that the early … Continue reading

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Mark 7

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 16: Mark 7 In this chapter, “defilement” is one of the major themes. The Pharisees and scribes confront Jesus for His practice of failing to wash His hands prior to eating, thereby risking defilement. But Jesus … Continue reading

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Mark 6

Reading for Monday, Oct 15: Mark 6 After being rejected in Nazareth, Jesus gathers His disciples together and commissions them to go out in His name. V12 tells us the content of the message: they preach repentance. Remember, the first … Continue reading

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Mark 5

Reading for Friday, Oct 12: Mark 5 Jesus arrives in the region of the Gerasenes, a filthy place in the mind of an orthodox Jew, as evidenced by the herds of pigs that figure prominently in this story. But the … Continue reading

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Mark 4

Reading for Thursday, Oct 11: Mark 4 My favorite part of this chapter is at the end when Jesus calms the storm. What’s unique about Mark’s Gospel with regard to this story is the question the disciples ask: “Teacher, do … Continue reading

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