Jesus often used questions in his teaching to stir up faith in his students. Commentary on the book of gospel of mark by matthew henry. Mark 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Four thousand persons fed with seven loaves and a few small fishes, 1 8. Well also discover why, on only one occasion, the lord had to make two attempts to heal a blind man. Mark chapter 8 continued explained discover the 66 books. Four thousand persons fed with seven loaves and a few small fishes, mar 8. Analysis of the gospel according to mark, chapter 9.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on mark s gospel. This mark who was properly called john and surnamed mark was the son of a certain mary who owned a house in jerusalem acts 12. Download each lesson from the menu below and print it out or save it to your computer. If he wanted news of his being messiah to remain just among them, it would make sense if he used that title when out and about. Not the same baskets mentioned in the feeding of the 5,000 6. During this period, jesus is struggling with disciples who are blind to the truth that he would teach them. The eighth chapter is the center of marks gospel and here a couple important events occur. The purpose of the gospel of mark is to show that the lord jesus is the messiah, the son of god who was sent to suffer and to serve in order to rescue and restore mankind. You are thinking not as god thinks, but as human beings do. It contains two miracles of jesus, peters confession that he believes jesus is the messiah, and jesus first prediction of his own death and resurrection. The 16 chapters of the gospel of mark can be divided into two parts, 8 chapters each. Have you ever overlooked an opportunity to serve someone because you doubted that god could use you to help him or her.
Mark 8 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Warns his disciples against the corrupt doctrine of the pharisees and of herod, mar 8. Gospel of mark bible study notes by email from john karmelich. Mark 1, new international version niv the bible app. In this section, as they traveled to jerusalem, jesus prepared the disciples for his death. If those who are spiritually blind, do not pray for themselves, yet their friends and relations should pray for them, that christ would be pleased to touch them. Mark 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Peculiarities peculiar things of the gospel of mark. Mark chapter 8 david guziks commentaries on the bible. We, like the disciples, must look for and understand the spiritual, and not be so concerned about the physical.
The pharisees had not been worried about the needs of the disciples up to this point. Study the bible online using commentary on mark 8 and more. Verses 19 we had the story of a miracle very like this before, in this gospel ch. Mark with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Why does jesus ask for their thoughts about his identity, instead of just telling them who he is. Warns his disciples against the corrupt doctrine of the pharisees and of herod, 21. Suffering that results from the ways that gods kingdom does not comport with human dominion is very different from prescribing suffering for its own sake. Commentary on the gospel of mark chapter 8 angelfire. Obvious similarities and differences between mark 8 and the other gospels parallels. Mark chapter 8 kjv king james version jesus had to anoint the blindman a 2 nd time,he cd not see clearly under the 1st anointing,the blindman is the church that cd not see clearly under early church doctrine the 1st anointing. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. We have had sevenplus chapters of jesus ministry, questions asked about his true identity and authority, secrets told and disclosure promised, and demonic powers identifying jesus as. The word christ has not appeared since the gospels opening verse. Where pertinent, useful, or just plain interesting, additional information is given.
Christ refuses to give any farther sign to the impertinent pharisees, mar 8. The physical meaning of leaven is yeast, but the spiritual meaning is evil doctrine. Moses is important because he was the figure believed to have given the jews their basic laws and to have written the five books of the torah the basis of judaism itself. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich.
Only one man in the new testament bears the name of mark. In the first 8 chapters jesus is essentially traveling north and preaching until chapter 8. Mark chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Mark has already profiled this suffering in the story of john the baptists death in chapter 6. His refusing to give the pharisees a sign from heaven. His cautioning his disciples to take heed of the leaven of pharisaism and herodianism. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Those were small baskets, commonly used by the jewish people to.
Asks his disciples what the public thought of him, mar 8. This seems like a repetition of the story in chapter 6. This lesson is bracketed by the story of jesus healing a blind man at bethsaida 8. Topics which make up the subject matter of mark 8 are. We read there that after peter made the confession of faith recorded in mark 8. Mark 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Watch our overview video on the book of mark, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The disciples of jesus are warned against sharing such rebellious attitudes toward jesus. The gospel of mark marks gospel, chapter feeding the four thousand the pharisees seek a sign the blind man who sees trees walking caesarea philippi. Mark 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Mark demonstrates that jesus is israels messiah who inaugurates gods. The disciples had the same problem, and they still missed the point even after christ used their meager resources to feed a second megacrowd.
Part 7 in our study of the gospel of mark covers chapter 8. Study mark 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Read mark 8 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Mark bible book with full chapters new international. Asks his disciples what the public thought of him, 2730. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. As can seen from the overview over the four gospels mark, in contrast to the two other synoptic gospels, tends to report events in chronological order. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Gospel book of markfree online bible study lessons. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of mark in the bible new international version. Mark 8 is the eighth chapter of the gospel of mark in the new testament of the christian bible. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Free bible commentary on the gospel of mark in easy english. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the jordan river.
Mark 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. What is exemplary about the large crowd that had gathered. This is the house where peter went to when he was freed from prison. Since they had nothing to eat, jesus called his disciples to him and said, i have compassion for these people. And he left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side. Christ refuses to give any farther sign to the impertinent pharisees, 1012. In between the testaments were written a whole flood of books which were. Four times the lord jesus announces his coming sufferings to his disciples. Mark 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, and they did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat. David guzik commentary on mark 8, in which jesus performs the miracle of. We had the story of a miracle very like this before, in this gospel ch. Almost exactly at the book s midpoint, this passage initiates a major shift in mark s plot.
This time well see the feeding of 4,000 and compare it to the earlier feeding of 5,000, a different event. This website contains a complete versebyverse commentary on the gospel of mark, focusing on the historicity of people, places, events, and sayings in the world of the gospel of mark. Therein appeared the faith of those that brought him. Since the 2nd century the gospel according to mark has been attributed to him. Moses, representing jewish law and elijah, representing jewish prophecy. Study guide for mark 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,572,796 views 58. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. It is the middle chapter of the gospel but its significance is variously understood. Index to historical commentary on the gospel of mark. In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, jesus called his disciples to him and said to them, i have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with me three days and have nothing to eat. Mark chapter 1 john the baptist prepares the way the good news about jesus the messiah, son of god v.
Mark 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The prologue to mark s gospel verses 1 constitute the prologue to mark s gospel. How have your perceptions of jesus changed throughout your spiritual journey. A bible study lesson course about jesus gospel, miracles, parables, death, burial, and resurrection as revealed in the book gospel of mark. In this passage, jesus asks about their perceptions of him, then challenges their ideas about the christ.
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