Before they used the food of the little boy, but this time Jesus made the disciples give. Sometimes the Jew used the word leaven much as we would use the term original sin, or the natural evil of human nature. (Barclay). They demanded of him a sign from heaven, as if the signs he gave them on earth, which were more familiar to them, and were more capable of being examined and enquired into, were not sufficient. 1. Deny himself, and take up his cross: Everybody knew what Jesus meant when He said this. Let him tell what condition his sight was in, for the satisfaction of those about him. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? 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. He spoke this word openly: This was an unbelievable shock to anyone expecting or hoping that Jesus was the national and political messiah. Note, True zeal makes nothing of hardships in the way of duty. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. In 8:22-26 Jesus privately heals a man's blindness, though it requires two steps to complete the process. Get behind Me, Satan! i. Having ears, hear ye not that which you have been so often told? The account they gave him, was such as plainly intimated the high opinion the people had of him. IV. The disciples could not imagine whence so many men should be satisfied with bread here in the wilderness, v. 4. (2.) The Bible is an anthology - a compilation of texts of a variety of forms - originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. But Jesus left to the disciples to do what they could do the distribution of the bread. It is often much easier to be a tool of God or of the devil than we want to believe. We are called to rebel against the tyranny of the flesh, against the fear and conformity of the world, against the traditions of man. He didnt make a deliberate choice to reject God and embrace Satan; he simply let his mind settle on the things of men instead of the things of God, and Satan took advantage of it. Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah. Poetical Books Let's read verses 27-30. Jesus promised some of His disciples glimpses of that power and glory. They must not be indulgent of the ease of the body; for (v. 34), "Whosoever will come after me for spiritual cures, as these people do for bodily cures, let him deny himself, and live a life of self-denial, mortification, and contempt of the world; let him not pretend to be his own physician, but renounce all confidence in himself and his own righteousness and strength, and let him take up his cross, conforming himself to the pattern of a crucified Jesus, and accommodating himself to the will of God in all the afflictions he lies under; and thus let him continue to follow me;" as many of those did, whom Christ healed. Default. This demand for a special sign was an extreme example of the arrogance and pride of the Pharisees towards Jesus. In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, "I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. 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. 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?" ii. 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. 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.. 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. (Mark 8:32b-33) Peter rebukes Jesus; Jesus rebukes Peter. And he looked up; so far he recovered his sight, that he could open his eyes, and he said, I see men as trees walking; he could not distinguish men from trees, otherwise than he could discern them to move. To this they have an answer ready, Thou art the Christ, the Messiah often promised, and long expected, v. 29. THE CONTEXT This lesson is bracketed by the story of Jesus healing a blind man at Bethsaida (8:22-26) and another blind man, Bartimaeus, at Jericho (10:46-25). 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. 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. It also means a life of the power and glory of the kingdom of God. iii. i. All Commentaries Videos Images Devotionals Other Translations Sermons Related Scriptures Podcasts Blogs. c. Jesus makes deny himself equal with take up his cross. The reproof Christ gave them for their uneasiness in this matter, as it argued a disbelief of his power to supply them, notwithstanding the abundant experience they had had of it. 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: May 25, 2017. i. Mark Commentary. 3. Yet, on the way, as we shall see, he is still ministering to men, still healing, still comforting, still cleansing, restoring, and blessing men. Pauline Epistles Most people think of following Jesus as conforming to the establishment. They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them. Scriptures: Mark 8:22-26. V. Peter's confession of him, ver 27-30. i. 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 . Mark 9:2-9; Mark 9:30-37; Mark 9:38-50; Mark 10 Commentary. Avoiding the walk down death row with Jesus means that we may gain the whole world, and end up losing everything. Salem Media Group. Jesus was much more than John the Baptist, or Elijah, or a prophet. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point You would have even had a placard across your chest announcing your crime. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. Peter spoke as one that did not rightly understand, nor had duly considered, the purposes and counsels of God. 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. 8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. The experiences we have had of God's goodness to us in the way of duty, greatly aggravate our distrust of him, which is therefore very provoking to the Lord Jesus. The cross of Christ, the great instance of God's power and wisdom, was to some a stumbling-block, and to others foolishness. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Minor Prophets How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness? Prophets The healing of the blind man near Bethsadia is the only recorded miracle performed by Jesus where the healing was initially incomplete. 2. The cross had no other purpose. 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). He denied them, and then left them, as men not fit to be talked with; if they will not be convinced, they shall not; leave them to their strong delusions. It is another example of the variety of healing methods Jesus used. 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. We read there that after Peter made the confession of faith recorded in Mark 8:29 (You are the Christ), Jesus then answered and said to him, Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. Jesus went on to further build up Peter after that complimentary word. 1.1. And the desire must be consuming not half-hearted or lukewarm. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. It also means a life of the power and glory of the kingdom of God. Cara Mengundang Roh Halus Putri Raja Jin. d. You are the Christ: Peter knew the opinion of the crowd though complimentary towards Jesus wasnt accurate. (1.) Authentic discipleship involves imitating Jesus, and we must begin with an understanding of Jesus as Messiah and the kingdom to which he invites us to belong. 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. We had the story of a miracle very like this before, in this gospel (ch. 1. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. But that which he chiefly considers, is, They have been with me three days, and have nothing to eat. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 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 it should be to the patient according to his faith; and perhaps this man's faith was at first very weak, but afterward gathered strength, and accordingly his cure was. Resume Prayer. 1:16. This man needed a second touch to experience a full restoration of sight. It is as if an American presidential candidate announced toward the end of his campaign that he would go to Washington to be rejected and executed. (2.) We may request cookies to be set on your device. Mark 8:27-38 How have your perceptions of Jesus changed throughout your spiritual journey? How would we receive it if Jesus said, Walk down death row daily and follow Me? It was fine for the disciples to know what others thought about Jesus. Mark's age is 57, and on the internet are mostly his photos when he was younger; he has black hair and brown eyes, and now weighs around. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Historical Books The Messiah was a symbol of strength, not weakness. (Wessel), ii. Raja jin tentu saja tak terima dan dengan licik ia ingin merebut kembali hutan tersebut. 18 Having eyes, see ye not? Non sapisThou art not wise (so it may be read) in the things of God, but in the things of men. (Mark 8:31-32a) Jesus reveals His mission plainly: to come and die, and then rise again. 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. . 1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob . Historical Books range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed He asked him if he saw aught, v. 23. Mark 8:34-38. 1. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" i. He considered that many of them came from afar, and had a great way home. I. Was it a tone communicating anger, concern, or frustration? 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side. Jesus did not ask this question because He didnt know who He was or because He had a twisted dependence on the opinion of others. However, for that to happen, we must desire it, not resile from the commitment needed to gain it. What an absurdity is it for them to desire a sign!" Turn with me as I read Mark 8:22-33. You can check these in your browser security settings. Our Lord Jesus allowed his disciples to be free with him, but Peter here took too great a liberty. Mark 8 runs in a loose parallel of Mark 6:31-7:37. 3. 34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. This is following Jesus at its simplest: He carried a cross, and walked down death row; so must those who follow Him. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. 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. Every Christian must be a Crucian, said Luther, and do somewhat more than those monks that made themselves wooden crosses, and carried them on their back continually, making all the world laugh at them. (Trapp). He took hold of him, as it were to stop and hinder him, took him in his arms, and embraced him (so some understand it); he fell on his neck, as impatient to hear that his dear Master should suffer such hard things; or he took him aside privately, and began to rebuke him. 4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, (2.) Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. i. And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. He asked this question as an introduction to a more important follow-up question. This was a strong rebuke from Jesus, yet entirely appropriate. As if he that multiplied five loaves, and seven, could not multiply one." You cant gain resurrection life without dying first. Mark 8:34-37. How they misunderstood this caution. 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. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. Thus Christ would show how, and in what method, those are healed by his grace, who by nature are spiritually blind; at first, their knowledge is confused, they see men as trees walking; but, like the light of the morning, it shines more and more to the perfect day, and then they see all things clearly, Prov 4 18. Because he would not tie himself to a method, but would show with what liberty he acted in all he did. a. Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him: Peters intent was love for Jesus, but he was unwittingly used of Satan. (Mark 8:11-12) The Pharisees ask for a sign from heaven. Jesus encourages a slave rebellion, where the slaves of sin, Satan, and the world rebel against their masters. The Old Testament 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 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. i. 26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. Cross bearing does not refer to some irritation in life. Providence gains the same end in different ways, that men may attend its motions with an implicit faith. So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. They needed to see that we are safe giving everything to Jesus. Wisdom Literature It means that we have to associate ourselves with someone who was despised and executed. 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. Romans 4:13-25 . i. a. Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees: This leaven wasnt merely yeast, but a pinch of dough left over from the previous batch, as in the making of sourdough bread. Actually, Jesus called us to rebel against the established order of this world. When God spoke to particular persons in a particular case, out of the road of his common dispensation, they were encouraged to ask a sign, as Gideon and Ahaz; but when he speaks in general to all, as in the law and the gospel, sending each with their own evidence, it is presumption to prescribe other signs than what he has given. Apr 12, 2019. (3.) Those need not fear wanting, that have Christ to live upon. perceive ye not yet, neither understand? That he might not invite them to follow him for the loaves, he did not supply them but when they were utterly reduced, and then he sent them away. Jesus was the only person to do this perfectly, but we are to follow in His steps (and follow Me). The person carrying a cross knew they couldnt save themselves. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. And do you not remember? Commentary on Mark 8:31-38 Michael Rogness Share: We know that the ways of God are different from the ways of the world. c. No sign shall be given to this generation: Jesus refused because His miracles are not done with the intention of convincing hardened unbelievers. They say unto him, Twelve. Jesus promised some of His disciples glimpses of that power and glory. c. Jesus makes deny himself equal with take up his cross. Booklet includes individual track commentary from band members Dick Taylor and Phil May, plus liner notes from long-time manager Mark St. John. 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. May 23, 2017. The directions Christ gave the man he had cured, not to tell it to any in the town of Bethsaida, nor so much as to go into the town, where probably there were some expecting him to come back, who had seen Christ lead him out of the town, but, having been eyewitnesses of so many miracles, had not so much as the curiosity to follow him: let not those be gratified with the sight of him when he was cured, who would not show so much respect to Christ as to go a step out of the town, to see this cure wrought. The meaning of this verse is, Whosoever shall refuse, through pride or wickedness, to acknowledge and serve Christ here, shall be excluded from his kingdom hereafter. i. If those who are spiritually blind, do not pray for themselves, yet their friends and relations should pray for them, that Christ would be pleased to touch them. i. b. 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. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 8. Prophets Scripture: Mark 8:34-38. Yet if we are ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of us. The Romans would parade you through town for everybody to see. 1. Toward the close of the OT period, the word anointed assumed a special meaning. Prediction of His Death2-8. The cross was a way to execute people. But Jesus had to ask them, as individuals, what they believed about Jesus. Proud member Mark 8:27-38; Mark 9 Commentary. He condemned the generation who sought a sign. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. 264. How he refused to gratify the Pharisees, who challenged him to give them a sign from heaven. Three times Jesus predicts his death (8:31; 9:30-31; 10:32-34). 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. Deny himself, and take up his cross: Everybody knew what Jesus meant when He said this. He was more than a national reformer, more than a miracle worker, more than a prophet. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. This Week: Mark 8:31-38. 1. Historical Books c. 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: It isnt easy to walk death row with Jesus. David Guzik commentary on Mark 9 describes the transfiguration of Jesus, and how Jesus casts out a difficult demon from a boy. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. 2. Do ye not remember how many baskets full ye took up of the fragments?" If Jesus Christ had come into the world as a mighty and opulent man, clothed with earthly glories and honours, he would have had a multitude of partisans, and most of them hypocrites. (Clarke). 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. 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. Some thoughts on today's scripture. While His death was the ultimate example of mans sin against God, it was also the supreme expression of Gods love to man. b. Major Prophets Mark 8:22-26 Jesus' Power over Blindness. ii. 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He didnt make a deliberate choice to reject God and embrace Satan; he simply let his mind settle on the things of men instead of the things of God, and Satan took advantage of it. Pukekohe Mare Miss Lu Repeats her Performance of Last Year and An Epileptic Healed. Is your heart still hardened? Adult Bible Studies Spring 2022 Theme: FollowThe lessons this quarter are confined to two units so that we can observe the season of Lent. (1.) As the happiness of heaven with Christ, is enough to countervail the loss of life itself for Christ, so the gain of all the world in sin, is not sufficient to countervail the ruin of the soul by sin. His giving of sight to a blind man at Bethsaida, ver 22-26. 7. 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, The Whole Bible