But, 3. Here is Christ leading this blind man, v. 23. What that is that men do, to save their lives, and gain the world, he tells us ( Mark 8:38 ), 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. You can check these in your browser security settings. There were those, probably, that brought some food with them from home; but by this time it was all spent, and they had a great way home; and yet they continued with Christ, and did not speak of leaving him till he spoke of dismissing them. Christ's time to act for the relief of his people, is, when things are brought to the last extremity; when they were ready to faint, Christ provided for them. Johannine Writings 1.1. (3.) Major Prophets Most people think of following Jesus as conforming to the establishment. Though a moment before Peter spoke as a messenger of God, he then spoke as a messenger of Satan. and having ears, hear ye not? He took himproslabomenos auton. verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. He refuses to answer their demand; Verily, I say unto you, there shall no sign, no such sign, be given to this generation. Introduction. (4.) It also means a life of the power and glory of the kingdom of God. The disciples could not imagine whence so many men should be satisfied with bread here in the wilderness, v. 4. Hi Sean, first time I've asked a question in ages because I'm usually too busy but I'm always listening to the podcasts, thank you for all the great conten May 25, 2017. David Guzik commentary on Mark 9 describes the transfiguration of Jesus, and how Jesus casts out a difficult demon from a boy. Jesus promised some of His disciples glimpses of that power and glory. The cross was a way to execute people. In this morning's passage, Jesus called on his disciples to declare their faith publicly. They wanted political power in this life; Jesus established spiritual power for the life to come. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Perhaps Christ took the blind man out of the town, that he might have a larger prospect in the open fields, to try his sight with, than he could have in the close streets. 3. The unveiling of Jesus glory in the presence of the three disciples corresponds to the assurance that some will see. (Lane), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it. Here appears the faith of those that brought himthey doubted not but that one touch of Christ's hand would recover him his sight; but the man himself showed not that earnestness for, or expectation of, a cure that other blind men did. 27 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Csarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? The last time we were in Mark's Gospel we had just looked at the story of the feeding of the 4000 in Mark 8:1-21. i. Take heed, beware: Jesus essentially said, Beware of the evil way the Pharisees and Herod think of the Kingdom of the Messiah, for in a short time I will reveal the truth of it to you. Both Herod and the Pharisees idealized the Kingdom as domineering power and authority. 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. They asked for a dramatic sign from the sky, something similar to Elijahs fire from heaven (1 Kings 18:38). 1. BAY OF PLENTY RACING CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. We are therefore overwhelmed with present cares and distrusts, because we do not understand, and remember, what we have known and seen of the power and goodness of our Lord Jesus. Shall any teach God knowledge? Prophets Thank you for registering. ii. An Epileptic Healed. The Romans would parade you through town for everybody to see. It means that we have to associate ourselves with someone who was despised and executed. Minor Prophets One reads of such terrible things now and then. Get behind Me, Satan! They could have understood more if they applied themselves more. Those need not fear wanting, that have Christ to live upon. 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. During this period, Jesus is struggling with disciples who are blind to the truth that he would teach them. Who do men say that I am? It is disassociating ourselves from our own wishes and personal desires, and living life with a divine perspective, where we are willing to say, "Not my will but Thine be done." All believers are promised an inheritance that is kept for . C H Spurgeon - Sermon Notes on - Mark 8:22-25. iii. But the third day is sort of a difficult day if a person is determined to fast. Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.. We looked at Jesus' miracle of the feeding of the 4,000. 8. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. b. (Mark 8:35-9:1) Why we must take up our cross and follow Jesus. The event before us today comes in vs22-26, the healing of the blind man in Bethsaida. Those that will be Christ's patients must attend on him, converse with him, receive instruction and reproof from him, as those did that followed him, and must resolve they will never forsake him. b. The Messiah will be the most destructive conqueror in history, smashing his enemies into utter extinction. (Barclay). So He commanded the multitude to sit down: He intended them not only a running banquet, a slight come-off, but a full feast, a good meal, and therefore bade them sit down and feed their fill. (Trapp). In our last study, we looked at verses 1-21 of chapter 8. Jesus promised some of His disciples glimpses of that power and glory. But we deny self when we surrender ourselves to Christ and determine to obey His will. (Wiersbe). They needed to see that we are safe giving everything to Jesus. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. i. Message Excerpt. 1. Seeking from Him a sign from heaven: In the mind of the Pharisees, this was not a request for another miracle of the type Jesus had already done. And having ears, do you not hear? [3.] c. No sign shall be given to this generation: Jesus refused because His miracles are not done with the intention of convincing hardened unbelievers. c. Jesus makes deny himself equal with take up his cross. Peters rebuke of Jesus was evidence of the leaven mentioned in Mark 8:15. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Mark 8:22-26 Jesus' Power over Blindness. It seems policy to shun trouble, but if with that we shun duty, it is fleshly wisdom (2 Cor 1 12), and it will be folly in the end. What the caution was (v. 15); "Take heed, beware, lest ye partake of the leaven of the Pharisees, lest ye embrace the tradition of the elders, which they are so wedded to, lest ye be proud, and hypocritical, and ceremonious, like them." Though a moment before Peter spoke as a messenger of God, he then spoke as a messenger of Satan. Pentateuch 33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. In this story, the healing of the blind man bridges between v21, where Jesus was very . Peter spoke as one that did not rightly understand, nor had duly considered, the purposes and counsels of God. MARK 8:22-38. They shall not share with him in his glory then, that were not willing to share with him in his disgrace now. What does Mark chapter 8 mean? It also includes overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, [XII] giving it one of the largest discontiguous exclusive . Much has been made about the fact that Jesus heals a physically blind man directly after dealing with spiritually blind Pharisees (Mark 8:11-12) and disciples (Mark 8:14-21). We can always take the past faithfulness of God as a promise for His continued love and care. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. IV. Minor Prophets The Whole Bible Mark 8:27-38; Mark 9 Commentary. Salem Media Group. i. c. But who do you say that I am? Scripture: Mark 8:34-38. The disadvantage that the cause of Christ labours under this world, is, that it is to be owned and professed in an adulterous and sinful generation; such the generation of mankind is, gone a whoring from God, in the impure embraces of the world and the flesh, lying in wickedness; some ages, some places, are more especially adulterous and sinful, as that was in which Christ lived; in such a generation the cause of Christ is opposed and run down, and those that own it, are exposed to reproach and contempt, and every where ridiculed and spoken against. And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side. 2. Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? It is now time for us to pause a little, and to consider what these things mean; the wondrous works which Christ then forbade the publishing of, being recorded in these sacred writings, are thereby published to all the world, to us, to all ages; now what shall we think of them? Commentary on Mark 8:27-38 Matt Skinner These verses are crucial for understanding the Gospel according to Mark as a whole and for fathoming what it means to be Christian. Jesus Foretells His Passion & Death (Mark 8:31-33) In the previous passage Jesus acknowledges that he is the Messiah, but here we find that Jesus refers to himself again as "Son of man." If he wanted news of his being Messiah to remain just among them, it would make sense if he used that title when out and about. Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah. Mark 8:22-33 Explained - Bible Study With Discussion Questions This Bible study on the book of Mark in chapter 8 looks in depth at Jesus' healing of a blind man as Peter's amazing confession about Christ. 38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. It was soon completed; Christ never doeth his work by the halves, nor leaves it till he can say, It is finished. Verse 2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have, nothing to eat. How to Engage Lost Loved Ones. ii. This demand for a special sign was an extreme example of the arrogance and pride of the Pharisees towards Jesus. i. Mark 9:2-9; Mark 9:30-37; Mark 9:38-50; Mark 10 Commentary. How many loaves do you have? The cross wasnt about self-promotion or self-affirmation. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. As Christ has a compassion for all that are in wants and straits, so he has a special concern for those that are reduced to straits by their zeal and diligence in attending on him. i. (Mark 8:31-32a) Jesus reveals His mission plainly: to come and die, and then rise again. The person carrying a cross knew they couldnt save themselves. Poetical Books III. Come on up to the big leagues and really show us something.. 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