Exalting Jesus in Mark

Christ-Centered Exposition

by Daniel L. Akin, David Platt (Editor), Tony Merida (Editor)

Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition. Exalting Jesus in Mark is written by Daniel L. Akin.

Genres: Reference, New Testament, Theology, Christian, Christianity

400 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2014

Reviews

[Kathryn Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly such a good read. I definitely took my time with this one and felt like I got more of the 100ft view, which is why I’ll probably read it again but even slower. I thought there was so much wisdom in this book and loved the thought provoking questions.

[Aaron Shamp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good application commentary. It is useful for brainstorming outlines and for finding applications for teaching.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably closer to 3.5 stars. Most helpful in clearly and concisely articulating intricate points of explanation in the text.

[Tony Villatoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn’t get to read the complete book, but the commentary on the following passages that I got to preach were the ones I read. Does reading 75% of the book count as the whole book? Hmmm. For commentaries, I’ll say so! 😬🤷🏽‍♂️😂

Mark 1:1-8
Mark 1:9-15
Mark 1:21-45
Mark 3:13-35
Mark 4:1-20
Mark 6:30-44
Mark 7:31-37
Mark 8:11-21
Mark 9:2-13
Mark 9:38-49
Mark 11:1-11
Mark 11:12-26
Mark 14:12-31
Mark 14:1–15:47
Mark 16:1-8

[Andrew Ivester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danny Akin does a wonderful job of expounding the text of Mark. His divisions are not always where others have placed them, but his integrity to preaching the complete textual unit is on display in these divisions. He gives great applications throughout, and a clear call to trust in Jesus as the True Son of God in almost every text/sermon. Maybe the best expository commentary on Mark out there.

[blueygurl2016 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this was a good commentary but I didn’t like how it was formatted. Sometimes chapters would begin on the last page of the previous chapter. This occasionally works for novels but it does not work for commentaries. Each new chapter needs to be its own page. Plus the way this commentary split up Mark, I was on Mark for nearly 3 months.

[Caleb Levi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Akin is skilled in homiletical outlines. Some of his observations and illustrations are helpful. Overall, the commentary just summarizes other commentators.

[Alexander · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first time reading/using one of the Christ-Centered Exposition commentaries. I used it, along with several other commentaries on Mark, as part of my weekly preparation to teach through the book. In light of the variety of sources I used, my feedback on Akin's contribution to commentaries on Mark is as follows:

- As a preaching commentary, I preferred Hughes' two-volumes in the Preaching the Word commentary series.
- As a technical commentary, which I don't think the CCEC sets out to be, it lacks a lot of the detail a Pastor might need while studying (NIGTC and PNTC and NAC, in that order for me, proved to be more helpful in this regard).

In conclusion, I appreciated how succinct and readable this commentary is, but I would probably recommend it more as a Bible study supplement than as an in-depth study of Mark.

[M Angela Humphrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I rated this just 3 stars, not because of the content. I have read many of the books in thisExalting Jesus in.... series and have always found them extremely helpful spiritually. And this book was the same. However I was disappointed that the last chapter, chapter 16 was not completed in the study. There are 20 verses and the study stopped at verse 8??? Why was this?
These verse talk about the Christ’s commission to the eleven, and the ascension.
What is that about?
Very disappointing!!!!

[Sherman Burkhead · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty good commentary. Can certainly see some modern cultural influence in some areas rather than solid exegesis.