Join Jody Seymour as he leads us on a journey through the Gospel of Mark. A Senior Minister in the United Methodist Church for many years, Jody has drawn from his learning and his lively imagination to introduce-or reintroduce-you to the hero of this Gospel. This devotional commentary will, when read alongside the Gospel itself, give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the story of Jesus' life and come closer to the heartbeat of God. Let the words of this first and oldest Gospel make a mark on you, as you discover in a fresh way its power to transform. Includes a guide for personal reflection or group discussion.
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Jody Seymour. Marking the Gospel
Marking the Gospel
Preface
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Questions for Reflection and/or Discussion
Bibliography
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A Devotional Commentary on the Gospel of Mark
Jody Seymour
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Mark’s version of the temptation of Jesus is a reminder of the loneliness of the true struggle of temptation. We are left alone with our thoughts of what it must be like to be in the wilderness with only the wild beasts and Satan.
This abrupt account which follows the glory of Jesus’ baptism is similar to the story of the young college football star who wins all sorts of honors and acclaim but who suddenly finds himself in training camp at the professional level. Being drafted number one by a team means having to prove oneself in the wilderness of training camp with the “wild beasts.” It may also be a lot like what it would be like to be enrolled in a boot camp. Jesus has to test his ability to withstand what is coming in the days ahead.
