Mark 8:1-18

31-37 Compare Mat_15:29-31. 32 The meeting with the Greek woman of Syro-Phoenicia suggests a phase of kingdom service for which Israel, in our Lord's day, was utterly incapable. In Jehovah's day the Lord's word will go forth from Jerusalem. The evangel will be proclaimed in every corner of the earth... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 8:19-38

19-20 See Mar_6:41-44; Mar_8:7-9.] 19 The comparison here suggested by our Lord is most striking and important. He is seeking to show them that God's blessing comes in _ inverse ratio _ to human provision. This is the highest mathematics, and quite beyond the powers of the unspiritual mind. If reas... [ Continue Reading ]

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