Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
the Second Week of Advent
the Second Week of Advent
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Bibliographical Information
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on Mark 9". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gbc/mark-9.html. 2021.
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on Mark 9". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (45)New Testament (17)Gospels Only (7)Individual Books (13)
Verse 1
Mark 9:1
KINGDOM
"At hand"- Matthew 3:2,
To come in first century with "Power"- Mark 9:1,
But "Power" to come with Holy Ghost- Acts 1:8,
This happened on the day of Pentecost- Acts 2:1-4.
The Kingdom was in existence in Paul’s day- Colossians 1:13.
It is the Church- Matthew 16:18-19.
Some Various Comings of Christ
This brought an end to their nation, the temple, the physical priesthood coming from Levi, the end of animal sacrifices, etc. ("Last days"[of the Jewish dispensation] plural)
John 5:28; John 11:24; John 6:39; John 6:40; John 6:44;
Verse 5
Mark 9:5
(See note on John 7:2)
Master ... Mark presents Jesus as being addressed as Rabbi or Teacher whereas Matthew and Luke represent J esus as being addressed by the title "Lord." Some say Matthew and Luke reflect the post-resurrection practice of speaking of Jesus while Mark is faithful to the pre-resurrection way of addressing Jesus.
Verse 33
Mark 9:33
He asked them ... Jesus’ insight into the group. He was aware of their hearts.
Verse 34
Mark 9:34
disupted among themselves ... they had problem about who would be greatest; Matthew 20:26 ff; Matthew 23:11; Matthew 23:16; Mark 10:43-44; Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14
Verse 35
Mark 9:35
called the twelve -- they had problem about who would be greatest; Matthew 20:26 ff; Matthew 23:11; Matthew 23:16; Mark 10:43-44; Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14
Verse 36
Mark 9:36
took a little child ... Jesus used visual aids.
Verse 38
Mark 9:38
Lesson on tolerance
Mark 5:19-20;
Others casting out demons -- Acts 19:30 sons of Sceva
Verse 40
Mark 9:40
is on our part ... RSV "is for us"
Verse 41
Mark 9:41
cup of water ... Christ can be served in the smallest of ways.
Verse 43
Mark 9:43
cut it off ... literally or figuratively? It is hyperbole.
Verse 44
Mark 9:44
worm does not die ... first of three repetitions; cf Isaiah 66:24
Verse 46
Mark 9:46
worm does not die ... second of three repetitions; cf Isaiah 66:24
Verse 47
Mark 9:47
HELL
Revelation 20:14-15, lake of fire, (Matthew 18:9)
Matthew 25:30, outter darkness (Matthew 22:13)
Revelation 14:11, torment, (Luke 16:23)
Matthew 25:46, eternal punishment
Mark 9:47-48, Matthew 10:28
Who will be there?
2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Revelation 21:8, 2 Peter 2:20-21, 1 Peter 4:18, Revelation 20:15, Matthew 5:22, 2 Peter 2:4
Verse 48
Mark 9:48
worm does not die ... third of three repetitions; cf Isaiah 66:24
Verse 49
Mark 9:49
sacrifice -- salt ... Salt was a part of Jewish sacrifice, Leviticus 2:13; Ezekiel 43:24; ( Mark 8:34-37)
Verse 50
Mark 9:50
saltness ... salt was also a preservative. (Sometime unscrupulous merchants would mix sand with the salt they sold or traded.)