Ebook: Mark 1-8 MacArthur New Testament Commentary

Mark 1-8 begins The MacArthur New Testament Commentary's look at the second of the four gospels. The commentary provides a verse by verse and phrase by phrase exposition of the text, taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage. Interpretive challenges are fully dealt with, and differing views are fairly evaluated. These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, these are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. Use this volume of The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series to assist you in your study of this cherished New Testament book.;Preface -- Introduction to Mark -- Chapter 1. The Herald of the New King (Mark 1:1-8) -- Chapter 2. The Significance of Jesus' Baptism (Mark 1:9-11) -- Chapter 3. The Authority of Jesus Christ (Mark 1:12-20) -- Chapter 4. The Authority of the Divine King (Mark 1:21-28) -- Chapter 5. Kingdom Power (Mark 1:29-39) -- Chapter 6. The Lord and the Leper (Mark 1:40-45) -- Chapter 7. Jesus' Authority to Forgive Sin (Mark 2:1-12) -- Chapter 8. The Scandal of Grace (Mark 2:13-17) -- Chapter 9. The Exclusive Distinctiveness of the Gospel (Mark 2:18-22) -- Chapter 10. The Lord of the Sabbath - Part 1 (Mark 2:23-28) -- Chapter 11. The Lord of the Sabbath - Part 2 (Mark 3:1-6) -- Chapter 12. Mark's Sweeping Summary of Jesus' Ministry (Mark 3:7-19) -- Chapter 13. Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? (Mark 3:20-35) -- Chapter 14. Of Soils and Souls (Mark 4:1-20) -- Chapter 15. Fruitful Hearers (Mark 4:21-34) -- Chapter 16. Calming the Storm (Mark 4:35-41) -- Chapter 17. Dominating Powers (Mark 5:1-20) - Chapter 18. The Power and Pity of Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) -- Chapter 19. Amazing Unbelief (Mark 6:1-6) -- Chapter 20. Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Calling (Mark 6:7-13) -- Chapter 21. The Murder of the Greatest Prophet (Mark 6:14-29) -- Chapter 22. The Creator Provides (Mark 6:30-44) -- Chapter 23. Jesus Walks on Water (Mark 6:30-44) -- Chapter 24. Scripture-Twisting Tradition (Mark 7:1-13) -- Chapter 25. The Inside Story on Defilement (Mark 7:14-23) -- Chapter 26. Food from the Master's Table (Mark 7:24-30) -- Chapter 27. To Speak or Not to Speak (Mark 7:31-37) -- Chapter 28. The Compassionate Provider (Mark 8:1-10) -- Chapter 29. Spiritual Blindness (Mark 8:11-26) -- Chapter 30. The Ultimate Good News and Bad News (Mark 8:27-33) -- Chapter 31. Losing Your Life to Save It (Mark 8:34-38). Bibliography -- Index of Hebrew/Aramaic and Greek Words -- Index of Scripture -- Index of Subjects.