4. You dont lose a seed when you plant it, though it seems dead and buried. 25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed, Some standing here will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God present with power, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltera, David Guzik :: 1 Juan 2 Impedimentos para una comunin con Dios, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, Harmony of the Gospels - Study Resources - Study Resources, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), John 12 - Sir, We Would See Jesus (Chuck Missler), The Person of the Holy Spirit (Chuck Smith), Genesis 29-31 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). The Old Testament (Mark 8:34) In light of His mission, Jesus warns those who want to follow Him. It is good for those that follow Christ, to keep together; these followers of Christ continued in a body, four thousand of them together, and Christ fed them all. The Gospels ii. What does Mark chapter 8 mean? Some thoughts on today's scripture. How is it that my heart is thus hardened?". Mark 8:31-38 Commentary. Prophets That Christ used a sign; he spat on his eyes (spat into them, so some), and put his hand upon him. It would be a great support to us, to consider the days of old, and we are wanting both to God and ourselves if we do not. i. 1. Are we invited by the words and works of Christ to follow him? They that have a full feast for their souls may be content with slender provision for their bodies. The cure was wrought gradually, which was not usual in our Lord's miracles. Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, Who do men say that I am? So they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets. He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said to Him, You are the Christ. Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him. Let us enquire then, if we see aught of those things which faith is the substance and evidence of; and if through grace we see any thing of them, we may hope that we shall see yet more and more, for Jesus Christ will perfect for ever those that are sanctified. The Gospels Mark 8 runs in a loose parallel of Mark 6:31-7:37. The Old Testament (Mark 8:35-9:1) Why we must take up our cross and follow Jesus. In this story, the healing of the blind man bridges between v21, where Jesus was very . He sighed deeply in His spirit: This attack and the unbelief it showed distressed Jesus. Christ enquired of them what the sentiments of the people were concerning him; Who did men say that I am? The account they gave him, was such as plainly intimated the high opinion the people had of him. a. Whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it: We must follow Jesus this way because it is the only way that we will ever find life. Because Peter couldnt handle a suffering Messiah, he rebuked Jesus. Scriptures: Mark 8:22-26. All Commentaries Videos Images Devotionals Other Translations Sermons Related Scriptures Podcasts Blogs. 7. We soon discover as we follow Jesus that his kingdom turns our expectations totally upside down . Bible Commentaries; mark 9:22, mark 9:24 niv; Mark 9:22, Mark 9:24 Niv. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" Mark 8 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries; Parallel Passages: Mt 15:38+ And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children. When we see multitudes attending upon the word preached, it is comfortable to think that Christ knows whence they all come, though we do not. i. Mark 8:22-26 contains an important fulfillment of prophecy. In the second place, it was other people that brought him; he did not come of his own accord. 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. The cross wasnt about religious ceremonies; it wasnt about traditions and spiritual feelings. The Bible (from Koine Greek , t bibla, 'the books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures that are held to be sacred in Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and many other religions. You cant gain resurrection life without dying first. ii. Pauline Epistles Christ knows and considers our frame; and he is for the body, if we glorify him, verily we shall be fed. Some scholars argue this specific miracle never happened. THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS Mark 8:22-38; Mark 9:1 Our attention has been drawn to the Master's sighs; here, however, was another characteristic act. i. Minor Prophets Minor Prophets c. But who do you say that I am? It was easy for them to lose confidence in Jesus after such a negative statement. Pauline Epistles How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness? Had he herein only designed privacy, he might have led him into a house, into an inner chamber, and have cured him there; but he intended hereby to upbraid Bethsaida with the mighty works that had in vain been done in her (Matt 11 21), and was telling her, in effect, she was unworthy to have any more done within her walls. Pentateuch How would we receive it if Jesus said, Walk down death row daily and follow Me? Luke-Acts In our Father's house, in our Master's house, there is bread enough, and to spare; there is a fulness in Christ, which he communicates to all that passes through his hands; so that from it we receive, and grace for grace, Jn. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Do ye not remember how many baskets full ye took up of the fragments?" Instead, you set the seed free to be what it was always intended to be. Before they used the food of the little boy, but this time Jesus made the disciples give. 5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? During this period, Jesus is struggling with disciples who are blind to the truth that he would teach them. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Yet if we are ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of us. 1:08 Dan Sanders. 5. 1.2. i. As we have seen, Mark is fond of groups of three, and this is the first of three triads that emphasize Jesus's Messianic role. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point General Epistles Now Jesus told them that they had to do the same thing. a. b. (1.) We can give thanks that Jesus suffered for our sake and that through Him we have hope and salvation. In this passage, Jesus asks about their perceptions of Him, then challenges their ideas about "the Christ". of 1.1. Previous post The Resurrection of Jesus (Romans 4:25) Next post They wanted political power in this life; Jesus established spiritual power for the life to come. The reproof is given with some warmth, for he knew their hearts, and knew they needed to be thus soundly chidden; "Perceive ye not yet, neither understand, that which you have had so many demonstrations of? Pentateuch The picture is of a man, already condemned, required to carry his cross on the way to the place of execution, as Jesus was required to do. (Wessel), iii. Jesus performs a mass feeding (Mark 8:1-9; Mark 6:31-44), publicly disagrees with the religious leaders (Mark 8:10-21; Mark 7:1-23), and performs a healing miracle that the Old Testament associates with the Messiah (Mark 8:22-26; Mark 7:31-37). Scripture: Mark 8:34-38. Wisdom Literature Who do men say that I am? Non sapisThou art not wise (so it may be read) in the things of God, but in the things of men. Major Prophets In this morning's passage, Jesus called on his disciples to declare their faith publicly. The infidelity of those that have long enjoyed the means of conviction, is a great grief to the Lord Jesus; it troubles him, that sinners should thus stand in their own light, and put a bar in their own door. The two express the same idea. d. Some standing here will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God present with power: Walking with Jesus doesnt just mean a life of death and crosses. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. 4. Christ would by no means have them go home fasting, for it is not his manner to send those empty way from him, that in a right manner attend on him. Major Prophets 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, "Do you see anything?" 24 And he looked up and said . In the thinking of most people in Jesus day, the Messiah was a political and national superman. What that is that men do, to save their lives, and gain the world, he tells us (v. 38), and of what fatal consequence it will be to them; Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed. The disciples might easily understand it, if they had not been very much under the power of prejudice: or, it intimates that he spoke it cheerfully and without any terror, and would have them to hear it so: he spoke that saying boldly, as one that not only knew he must suffer and die, but was resolved he would, and made it his own act and deed. Record Meeting' on Gate Pa Course. Bethsaida, in the day of her visitation, would not know the things that belonged to her peace, and now they are hid from her eyes. The New Testament How to Engage Lost Loved Ones. The Old Testament It sounds strange to say, You will never live until you walk down death row with Jesus, but that is the idea. 2. Message Excerpt. Biblical Books: Mark 8. And He took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. Barclay, William "The Gospel of Mark" (The New Daily Study Bible) (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975), Bruce, Alexander Balmain "The Synoptic Gospels: The Expositor's Greek Testament" Volume 1, Section 1 (Matthew-Luke) (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1897), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832), Ironside, H. A. Mark 8:27-38; Mark 9 Commentary. Never had poor blind man such a Leader. 3. and having ears, hear ye not? i. Jesus Himself had the opportunity to gain the world by worshipping Satan (Luke 4:5-8), but He found life and victory in obedience instead. He denied them their demand; He sighed deeply in his spirit, v. 12. And do you not remember? If those that are spiritually blind, do not pray for themselves, yet let their friends and relations pray for them, that Christ would be pleased to touch them. He spoke this word openly. There are many, who, though they cannot but own that the cause of Christ is a righteous cause, are ashamed of it, because of the reproach that attends the professing of it; they are ashamed of their relation to Christ, and ashamed of the credit they cannot but give to his words; they cannot bear to be frowned upon and despised, and therefore throw off their profession, and go down the stream of a prevailing apostasy. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 1. Because Peter couldnt handle a suffering Messiah, he rebuked Jesus. i. And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He was more than a national reformer, more than a miracle worker, more than a prophet. He condemned the generation who sought a sign. We can infer that if Peter was bold enough to rebuke Jesus, he was confident that God told him what was right and that Jesus was wrong. This was miraculous provision. It was fine for the disciples to know what others thought about Jesus. G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible This was the second miracle of feeding. (Mark 8:16-21) Jesus questions the twelve about their lack of understanding. 1:16. 10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. They reasoned itdielogizonto, they disputed about it; one said, "It was owing to you;" and the other said, "It was owing to you, that we are so ill provided for this voyage." No, certainly these things are written, that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God (John 20 31); and this discourse which Christ had with his disciples, will assist us in making the necessary reflections upon the miracles of Christ, and a right use of them. c. Jesus makes deny himself equal with take up his cross. Never let the Pharisee say, that Christ's disciples fast not. Jesus is coming again in glory, and if we will rebel against the world, the flesh, and the devil, we will share in the glory. With his mind on the things of men, Peter saw the Messiah only as the embodiment of power and strength, instead of as a suffering servant. a. I have compassion on the multitude: The situation was similar to the recent feeding of the five thousand. It is often much easier to be a tool of God or of the devil than we want to believe. We know that even when Jesus confronted His disciples, He did it in love. i. Pentateuch saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there and a colt with it. The notice he gave his disciples of his own approaching sufferings (ver 31-33), and the warning he gave them to prepare for sufferings likewise, ver 34-38. Cookie Notice: He did not bid his friends lead him, but (which bespeaks his wonderful condescension) he himself took him by the hand, and led him, to teach us to be as Job was, eyes to the blind, Job 29 15. Johannine Writings 4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, Get behind Me, Satan! His favours are renewed, as our wants and necessities are. Let him tell what condition his sight was in, for the satisfaction of those about him. Note, The wisdom of man is perfect folly, when it pretends to give measures to the divine counsels. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed This is following Jesus at its simplest: He carried a cross, and walked down death row; so must those who follow Him. Mark Chapter 8 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them, 2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: III. i. And they said, Seven. a. 29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. 2. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. And they came to Bethsaida and they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. ii. Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?" Christ checked him for his opposition (v. 33); He turned about, as one offended, and looked on his disciples, to see if the rest of them were of the same mind, and concurred with Peter in this, that, if they did, they might take the reproof to themselves, which he was now about to give to Peter; and he said, Get thee behind me, Satan. 1 In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them, 2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. Luke-Acts This wasnt so surprising after all. What Peter said didnt line up with the Scriptures. The Gospels i. The seven large baskets showed that God provided out of His abundance. [3.] Do you not yet perceive nor understand? He expostulates with them upon this demand; "Why doth this generation seek after a sign; this generation, that is so unworthy to have the gospel brought to it, and to have any sign accompanying it; this generation, that so greedily swallows the traditions of the elders, without the confirmation of any sign at all; this generation, into which, by the calculating of the times prefixed in the Old Testament, they might easily perceive that the coming of the Messiah must fall; this generation, that has had such plenty of sensible and merciful signs given them in the cure of their sick? He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. (Mark 8:11-12) The Pharisees ask for a sign from heaven. 1. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. But it can't be overstated, particularly in this precise place in the book, that healing the blind is . He could have cured him, as he did others, with a word speaking, but thus he was pleased to assist his faith which was very weak, and to help him against his unbelief. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. He looked upon his death only as a martyrdom, like that of the prophets, which he thought might be prevented, if either he would take a little care not to provoke the chief priests, or to keep out of the way; but he knew not that the thing was necessary for the glory of God, the destruction of Satan, and the salvation of man, that the Captain of our salvation must be made perfect through sufferings, and so must bring many sons to glory. Major Prophets Luke-Acts Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. This was not the language of the least authority, but of the greatest affection, of that jealousy for the welfare of those we love, which is strong as death. Jesus knew there was a satanic purpose in discouraging Him from His ministry on the cross, and Jesus would not allow that purpose to succeed. This they knew, and must shortly publish and maintain; but for the present they must keep it secret (v. 30), till the proof of it was completed, and they were completely qualified to maintain it, by the pouring out of the Holy Ghost; and then let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ, Acts 2 36. Johannine Writings 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. It required a miracle to restore the sight, and this was done in consequence of Christ having laid his hands upon the blind man: it required no miracle to separate the eyelids, and, therefore, natural means only were employed this was done by rubbing them with spittle.. d. They also had a few small fish: It seems that the disciples kept the fish from Jesus until they saw He could multiply the bread. Herod saw it more as political power and authority, and the Pharisees saw it as more spiritual power and authority, but they still saw the kingdom in this high-minded way. i. We have read a great deal of the doctrine Christ preached, and the miracles he wrought, which were many, and strange, and well-attested, of various kinds, and wrought in several places, to the astonishment of the multitudes that were eye-witnesses of them. iii. France ( French: [fs] ), officially the French Republic (French: Rpublique franaise [epyblik frsz] ), [14] is a country located primarily in Western Europe. 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