Mark: A Commentary
Overview
Highly respected Catholic author and apologist Jimmy Akin presents a thorough commentary on the Gospel of Mark. Because much of Mark overlaps with the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, Akin believes that the straightforward narrative found in Mark’s Gospel is under-studied and therefore under-appreciated. His commentary opens readers’ eyes to the value of this shortest Gospel. In addition, Akin provides a biographical sketch of Mark and an overview of the facts surrounding his Gospel—how, when, where, and why it was written, and for what audience.
Top Highlights
“Mark tells us that Jesus perceived that they ‘questioned within themselves,’ and he asked, ‘Why do you question thus in your hearts?’ The double reference to their questioning ‘within themselves’/‘in your hearts’ could suggest that they did not voice their questions, or that Jesus did not hear them but had direct, supernatural insight. However, Luke indicates they spoke the questions, though perhaps not loudly (Luke 5:22–23).” (Mark 2:8)
“In view of this, Jesus may be assuring us that, despite the parables’ ‘hidden’ nature, they are meant to—and ultimately will—disclose knowledge of God’s hidden plan, the mystery of the kingdom.” (Mark 4:21–23)
“The reason is that the Greek word used here (thalassa) can mean either sea or lake” (Mark 1:16–17)
“Jesus’ announcement that the kingdom of God is at hand means that God will now manifest his kingly rule in a new way. Many in Jesus’ audience would have understood this in a purely political sense—that the reign of the Romans would be extinguished. But this was not Jesus’ plan, for as he says in John: ‘My kingship is not of this world’ (John 18:36).” (Mark 1:14–15)
“The statement must mean that, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Jesus went even farther into the wilderness than had John, in the way Christianity surpasses the movement that John initiated. By going to a more remote place, Jesus removed himself even farther from corrupt society for an even greater encounter with God.” (Mark 1:12–13)
- Title: Mark: A Commentary
- Author: Jimmy Akin
- Publisher: Jimmy Akin
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Mark › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:MARKCOMAKIN
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:19:47Z