Mark
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Mark assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“To the hard-working and accomplishment-oriented Romans, Mark wrote a gospel that emphasized Jesus as God’s Servant. Because no one cares about the pedigree of a servant, the Gospel of Mark has no genealogy of Jesus.” (Mark 1)
“The tree was cursed for its pretense of leaves, not for its lack of fruit. Like Israel in the days of Jesus, it had the outward form but no fruit. In this picture, Jesus warned Israel—and us—of God’s displeasure when we have the appearance of fruit but not the fruit itself. God isn’t pleased when His people are all leaves and no fruit.” (Mark 11:12–14)
“So it is with the Kingdom of God: we work in partnership with God, yet the real work is left up to Him—we trust in a process we cannot see nor fully account for.” (Mark 4:26–29)
“They could not enter the kingdom going the same way they had been going. They had to change their direction to experience the kingdom of God.” (Mark 1:14b–15)
“Jesus defined the law in its essence: love God with everything you have and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:28–34)
- Title: Mark
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Mark › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM62MK
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T00:56:43Z