We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Monday, January 21, 2019

Personal Bible Notes: Mark


Refer to my 9/25/18 post about the margin notes in my Bible, and why I decided to share them on this blog

Most notes made for Matthew about parallel passages in Mark aren’t repeated. Otherwise, these are my margin notes for Mark.

3:14-15: Shows the authority of the apostles.
3:31:-31: Jesus has REAL brothers and sisters from the same mother.

4: 24: The measure of how you hear and use the Word.
4:35-41: Did they recognize this is God in Ps.107?

6:3: “son of Mary” vs son of Joseph, recognizing that Joseph wasn’t Jesus’ father. Also notes Jesus had REAL brothers and sisters from the same mother.
6:7: Again shows the authority of the apostles.

9:33:  “Satan” means “adversary.” So is he calling Peter “Satan” or “adversary”?
9:29: the need to be humble before God.
9:38-39: A “dig” against the apostles because their lack of success in 9:29; be humble!

10: 7: “joined”— literally “cemented.”
10:14: Heaven is for children—they are innocent.

13:30: “This generation”: The generation who sees the signs.

14: 36: “this cup”: Cup of wrath. See Psalm 11:6; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15; Ezekiel 23:33-34. [note also to be added at Matt.26:39; newly added on 1/20/19]

16:18: The Greek has conditional clauses, i.e., “If they be compelled to pick up snakes…to drink poison.” Not a voluntary thing!

16:20: Signs confirmed the apostles!

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