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Mark: the Suffering Servant
The Gospel of Mark is a fascinating book! It was written to a group of suffering Christians who were facing execution, and had no time for theological intricacies, Mark cuts to the chase and provides them with a jargon–free summary of the gospel story. Who is Jesus, and why is He worth dying for? Mark even does away with any reference to Jesus’ birth, so he can focus on the most essential stories that convey the meaning and power of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. With one third of the gospel devoted to the week of Jesus’ death, Mark’s message is clear – the all–conquering Son of God is also God’s ‘suffering servant’. The true meaning of His life revolves around a cross, three hours of darkness and an empty tomb.
In forty–five days, you’ll be guided through the wonderful good news by well–loved Bible teacher, Jeremy McQuoid. There are comments for each day’s portion and Jeremy finishes off each reading with some questions for private reflection.
In forty–five days, you’ll be guided through the wonderful good news by well–loved Bible teacher, Jeremy McQuoid. There are comments for each day’s portion and Jeremy finishes off each reading with some questions for private reflection.
54 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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July 8, 2014
Thought provoking questions that span a couple of passages at a time, so that you begin to get the real flow of Mark.
The questions aren't all that basic and are often personal, so it's appropriate for anyone; whether they're not yet a Christian or have been one for years.
The questions aren't all that basic and are often personal, so it's appropriate for anyone; whether they're not yet a Christian or have been one for years.
May 20, 2022
There are some really good readings in here. I thought it above average as a devotional and was ready to recommend it until:
1. His interpretation of the widow's offering is popular, but I'm not certain it accurately fits the context.
2. Regarding Jesus crying out on the cross, he writes, "He cannot call God 'Father', because for the first and only time in eternity there is a rupture in the Trinity, as the Father cannot look on our sin-bearer." He calls this a "holy mystery" but I'm not sure what to make of it. If the Trinity is ruptured, does that mean that it is not, and was not, and can not be God? Can God stop being God? Or are there temporarily two gods?
1. His interpretation of the widow's offering is popular, but I'm not certain it accurately fits the context.
2. Regarding Jesus crying out on the cross, he writes, "He cannot call God 'Father', because for the first and only time in eternity there is a rupture in the Trinity, as the Father cannot look on our sin-bearer." He calls this a "holy mystery" but I'm not sure what to make of it. If the Trinity is ruptured, does that mean that it is not, and was not, and can not be God? Can God stop being God? Or are there temporarily two gods?
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