Gospel of mark chapter 8 commentary

David guzik commentary on mark 8, in which jesus performs the miracle of. This feeding of the four thousand is not a repeat account of the feeding of the five thousand. Mark 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Challenging to scholars and enlightening to laypeople, mark 1 8 is an invaluable tool for anyone reading the gospel story. In mark s gospel, john the baptist is basically an old testament figure. Each of the other three gospels matthew, luke, and john includes stories of resurrection appearances by jesus, but marks gospel in its original form does not see the discussion on vv. It is the most concise gospel account with only 16 chapters. And he said unto them the opening verse of the ninth chapter connects closely with what goes before. The word christ has not appeared since the gospels opening verse. Peter answered and said to him, you are the christ. The ninth chapter of mark starts out with one of the most important prepassion events. His refusing to give the pharisees a sign from heaven. Where pertinent, useful, or just plain interesting, additional information is given. Children were the symbol jesus used for the anawim, the poor in spirit, the lowly in the christian community.

It is, moreover, a significant circumstance noticed in the speakers commentary that this gospel was written at rome, and in the first instance for roman readers. Mark with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Mark chapter 7 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Catena aurea mark 1 commentary by church fathers commentary on mark, chapter 1 jeanie c. Upbeat music blares from the speakers, the lights are dimmed, spotlights circle the arena, and an announcer introduces the starting lineup, saving for the finale the teams mvp, who in mark is not lebron james, but jesus the messiah and son of god. You will find it helpful to listen to the audios as you read the texts below. If you know why god is leading me, youre ahead of me. Christ s miraculous feeding of four thousand with seven loaves and a few small fishes. Note that jesus has compassion upon the people this is the same compassion with which god looks upon you and i today.

I felt god leading me to take on one of the gospels, which is the main reason why i am starting this study of the gospel of mark. Verily i say unto you this wellknown formula occurs times in st mark, 31 times in st matthew, 7 times in st luke, 25 times in st john. Then he strictly warned them that they should tell no one about him mark 8. After this, jesus continues to work miracles but includes further predictions about his coming death as well as warnings about the dangers inherent in giving in to. This seems like a repetition of the story in chapter 6. Although mark wrote the shortest gospel he reports facts which do not appear in the other gospels. Commentary on the gospel of mark chapter 8 angelfire.

In the light of jesus experience with the syrophoenician woman this feeding is of huge significance and tremendous importance. Here is a suggested approach for reading the gospel of mark. It always introduces solemn and important announcements. The prologue to mark s gospel verses 1 constitute the prologue to mark s gospel. The book of mark niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 41 duration.

The gospel of mark is the briefest of all the gospels, and therefore easy to read in one sitting. Mark 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Mark 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. You can find the best commentary on mark for you using the tools on the right side. Analysis of the gospel according to mark, chapter 9. Cameryhoggat 1992, p153 points out that in the ot exodus 12. Gospel of mark introduction and chapter 1 john karmelich.

The physical meaning of leaven is yeast, but the spiritual meaning is evil doctrine. It comes in the very middle of marks gospel and it does so designedly. Against the pharisees narrow, legalistic, and external practices of piety in matters of purification mk 7. Gospel of mark 16 commentary new testament matthew. Free bible commentary on the gospel of mark in easy english. Verses 2226 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. During this period, jesus is struggling with disciples who are blind to the truth. Mark perhaps completed it in the year 65, soon after peters death. Mark 1 niv john the baptist prepares the way bible gateway. Verses 2226 verses 2226 this cure is related only by this evangelist, and there is something singular in the circumstances. Mark 1, new international version niv the bible app. Mark 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. His cautioning his disciples to take heed of the leaven of pharisaism and herodianism, mark 8. Study the bible online using commentary on mark 8 and more.

But he goes beyond contrasting the law and pharisaic interpretation of it. Michael mullinss commentary on marks gospel is offered as a textbook for students of theology, as a guide for serious readers, as support for preachers, to the many people who practise lectio divina and spiritual reading. You will find it helpful to listen to the audios as you read the texts below preface. Begin with a prayer asking gods spirit to help you understand and apply what you learn from reading about jesus life. Two miracles the deaf man with an impediment in speech mark 7. Christs miraculous feeding of four thousand with seven loaves and a. Gospel of mark a discipleship discussion guide marks gospel is probably the first gospel to be written down. In this chapter, we have a short account of the resurrection and ascension of the lord jesus. The office of john baptist illustrated by the prophecy of him v. Index to historical commentary on the gospel of mark.

His cautioning his disciples to take heed of the leaven of pharisaism and herodianism. Isaiah and malachi each spake concerning the beginning of the gospel of jesus christ, in the ministry of john. Verses 19 we had the story of a miracle very like this before, in this gospel ch. 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. These verses are crucial for understanding the gospel according to mark as a whole and for fathoming what it means to be christian. Marks narrative does not take rise so early as those of matthew and luke do, from the birth of our saviour, but from johns baptism, from which he soon passes to christs public ministry. His refusing to give the pharisees a sign from heaven v. The disciples of jesus are warned against sharing such rebellious attitudes toward jesus. Christs miraculous feeding of four thousand with seven loaves and a few small fishes, mark 8. Topics which make up the subject matter of mark 8 are. David guzik commentary on mark 8, in which jesus performs the miracle of feeding the four thousand, and peter confesses jesus as the messiah. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.

So he called his disciples to him and said to them, 2 i feel sorry for all these people. 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. The first and longest of the three sections may be further subdivided thus. The beginning of the gospel that is, of the gospel history.

This chapter details the clash regarding the traditions of the elders mark 7. Of these the following are to be mentioned especially. Biblical studies the gospel of mark chapter 8 new testament. Michael mullinss commentary on mark s gospel is offered as a textbook for students of theology, as a guide for serious readers, as support for preachers, to the many people who practise lectio divina and spiritual reading. 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. The eighth chapter is the center of marks gospel and here a couple important events occur. Mark chapter 8 coffmans commentary of the new testament. It is a separate miracle and there are a few differences in it. Remember, this book concludes with no one still following jesus, at least in a literal sense. Its brevity is probably the reason it is the most often translated book of the new testament. His clothing is based on descriptions of elijah in 2 kings 1. 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. Cornelius a lapide on mark patristic bible commentary. Moses, representing jewish law and elijah, representing jewish prophecy.

Most important, however, marks gospel provides a straightforward path with which to study of jesus life and ministry. Mark 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Jesus transfiguration, which reveals something about his true nature to a select inner group of apostles. Have you ever overlooked an opportunity to serve someone because you doubted that god could use you to help him or her. The wycliffe translators generally begin their translation work with the gospel of mark because it is so short and gives the whole story quickly. The story of the storytellers the gospel of mark from. Christs miraculous feeding of four thousand with seven loaves and a few small fishes v. His refusing to give the pharisees a sign from heaven, mark 8. They keep challenging him and he keeps rejecting their authority. Four times the lord jesus announces his coming sufferings to his disciples. As can seen from the overview over the four gospels mark. Obvious similarities and differences between mark 8 and the other gospel s parallels mark 8.

The context the story of the transfiguration is located almost exactly at the midpoint of this gospel. Almost exactly at the books midpoint, this passage initiates a major shift in marks plot. Peculiarities peculiar things of the gospel of mark. The result is a bible commentary of the quality and originality readers have come to expect of the renowned anchor bible series. Their role in jesus work is one of service, especially to the poor and lowly. Let me start by giving a little background on this book. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the jordan river. Mark 3 and 12 appear to be parallel sets of 1 parable and 5 conflict stories, while mark 8 is the center of the gospel of mark.