Commentary on the book of gospel of mark by matthew henry. Each story finds enhanced interest and power through its juxtaposition with the other. Jul 01, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Firstcentury judaism was a complex web of authority structures. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in. Mark 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Mark 5 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. Eugene boring brings a lifetime of research into the gospels and jesus into this lively discussion of the first gospel. But mark, probably still a young man, departed from them in perga and returned to jerusalem acts. Doughty southside christian church february 20 introduction. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the gospel of luke. What this analysis of philostratus suggests is that mark is employing a literary device used by other authors in the ancient world in order to expand the borders of his narrative beyond the specific events that he describes in detail.
I will never read such and such a book again, it disturbs me so that i cannot enjoy myself. A commentary on the gospel of luke southside christian. Marks gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Christ knew in himself that virtue had gone out of him, v. Mark 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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.
But he made them all leave, and he took the girls father and mother and his three disciples into the room where the girl was lying. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. Professor adela yarbro collins brings to bear on the text of the first gospel the latest historicalcritical perspectives. Mark demonstrates that jesus is israels messiah who inaugurates gods. It exemplifies the narrative devices that lead to the markan climax on the divinity of jesus. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The story of the healing of the gerasene demoniac in the book of mark 5. And jesus immediately knowing in himself as soon as ever the woman had touched his garments, and had a cure, christ, who knew all things in his spirit, or divine nature, that dwelt in him, knew what was done, that the woman had touched him, and was healed thereby. Jesus healed a man possessed and tormented by a legion of demons, only to be begged by the residents to leave. Watch our overview video on the book of mark, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And they will kill him 30they went out from there, and passed through galilee.
He has already produced commentaries on the gospels of john and mark. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on mark s gospel. The gospel of mark chapter five after calming the storm, jesus and his disciples disembarked on the coast of the gadarenes gerasenes, located between the jordan river and eastern shore of the sea of galilee 1. Mark 5 and they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the gadarenes. This is a story within a storythe story of the woman with the hemorrhage set within the story of jairus and his daughter. Jesus knew at once that power had gone out from him. Cambridge greek testament for schools and colleges commentary on the gospel of mark. Pharisees were the popular leaders of the people, while. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Mark 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Free bible commentary on the gospel of mark in easy english.
They came into the country of the gadarenes called gergesenes, matthew 8. So many show up that jesus needs a ship waiting for a quick getaway, just in case the crowd overwhelms them. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The gospel according to mark notes and commentary siege of jerusalem 70 the destruction date according to the hebrew calendar was the 9th of av, also known as tisha bav 29 or 30 july 70.
Paul and barnabas took john mark with them as a servant during their first mission journey acts 12. One of the earliest official accounts of the life, death, and resurrection of jesus. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Also, whoever touches those things shall be unclean. Mark 5 in 140 characters or less bible summary mark 5. Not that my wondering is anything novel, but your commentary has enabled me to hear. Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the gadarenes. Mark chose to leave aside most comments on fulfilled prophecy compare matthew 21. Mark 5 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. In this chapter, mark describes jesus healing two daughters of israel. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. He knew it not by any deficiency of spirits, through the exhausting of this virtue, but rather by an. Read mark 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jan 22, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. There is great power in the word of god proverbs 30. Few of us would consider the possibility of god being interrupted, but this is precisely.
Our lord responded sternly by calling this accusation blasphemy against the holy spirit, and as such was the one unpardonable sin verses 28 30. I am out in the garage working on the car with my hands literally oozing with grease and im wanted on the phone. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Study mark 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Rosscup writes this is an excellent liberal study of the book from the standpoint of the greek. Literally, knowing fully in himself the virtue that had gone out of him. According to the purity laws of the old testament leviticus 15. Henry alford the greek new testament commentary on the gospel of mark. The authority of jesus in the life of the gadarene demoniac.
In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions. And jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, who touched my clothes. When many are deceived, we should thereby be awakened to look to ourselves. John mark was also a nephew or cousin of barnabas, who at times was a companion of the apostle paul colossians 4. He turned around in the crowd and asked, who touched my clothes.
David guzik commentary on mark 5 describes how jesus heals a demon possessed gaderene, and a woman from her flow of blood. Again this commentary on matthew gospel is a thorough and scholarly, but written in a readable style. Mark 5, new international version niv the bible app. Sep 05, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of mark, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Nov 17, 2006 the first new testament library volume to focus on a gospel, this commentary offers a careful reading of the book of mark. Mark creates dramatic tension by telling the two stories together. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Also, the gospel has a distinctly roman feel to it, particularly when compared with the jewish emphasis of the book of matthew. Mark, for whom this gospel is named, was a close companion of the apostle peter and a recurring character in the book of acts, where he is known as john who was also called mark acts 12. Mark 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the gadarenes.
Commentaries for mark chapter 5 the demoniac healed. Book of mark overview insight for living ministries. I have never been able to decipher the meaning of the story in mark 7. You can find the best commentary on mark for you using the tools on the right side. Gadara and gergasa being towns near each other, and their inhabitants, and those of the country adjacent, taking their name indifferently from either. Wikipedia public domain by jim wilsford all scriptures are from the new international version unless otherwise noted. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20. Fr michael mullins lectures in scripture in st patricks college, maynooth. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of mark on page 3941 of the jeremiah study bible. A despised gospel will go where it will be better received.
From the point of view of people who are intimately familiar with pigs, aspects of the story and reactions of the characters seem illogical. There are excellent crossreferences on key words, and usually serious efforts to explain the meaning. I just get engrossed in reading the morning paper and my wife wants me to take out the garbage right away. This launched a discussion about the ways in which the story in mark 5. At once jesus realized that power had gone out from him. When the woman who had suffered bleeding for twelve years touched his robe, jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from. A commentary on the gospel of luke by pastor galen l. This is, in effect, to pray christ to depart out of your coasts. Mark 5 nkjv a demonpossessed man healed then bible gateway. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Our lord responded sternly by calling this accusation blasphemy against the holy spirit, and as such was the one unpardonable sin verses 2830.
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