“don’t you care that we are dying?” (v. 38b). Mark 4:2 "And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine," “Parables”: A common method of teaching in Judaism, which Jesus employed to conceal the truth from unbelievers while explaining it to His disciples (verse 11; see note on Matt. 13:3). What scares you? “Keep Calm, Jesus Is in the Boat” (Mark 4:35-41) “Be still, my soul.” Oh, really? Mark 4:35-41 He Will Not Let You Perish. “Let’s go over to the other side” (v. 35b). Mark 4:35 "And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side." “Why are you so afraid? Jesus, however, could walk away from the crowd to pray or to carry on his work elsewhere. Read Mark 4:35 commentary using Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. To get to the core of this belief, this latest volume in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series lays out a systematic summary of Christology from philosophical, biblical, and historical perspectives—concluding that Jesus Christ is ... It is easy to be seduced by popularity and difficult to walk away from a favorable crowd. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> A critical, experimental, and practical commentary on the Bible, this three-volume work is renowned for its scholarship and keen insight into the Scriptures. Mark 4:35–41 is part of a passage expounding on Jesus' authority. The disciples are insiders, but they still don’t “get it”—not even close. Let's read the account of a severe storm on the Sea of Galilee. This is the third and final volume in the comprehensive three-volume set of commentaries on all of the lectionary texts for Sunday reading (including the Psalms) and for special days in all communions, treating the readings for each year in ... Earlier, Jesus rebuked (epetimesen) a demon, ordering it to be silent and to come out of the afflicted man. Yesterday, Jesus invited me to trust, and today he shows me I can do so with confidence. And there were also with him other little ships. Jesus stills the storm. Carbon dating shows that it was from Jesus’ time. They were afraid of the storm, and now they are afraid of Jesus. ��=����(���,�1��޿�G�y3�?x���a@����鿟~�t�%5~�lH����Q���_c��-.�7��a�������H��Ï���U���Cb�ћ�u|r~4��2���9��Winv����_����Σ�_�^we�+n���\�������!n�yj:?�v,�ފ�'ZU���?���{K������>>A��2$��"�C�����c�tB7�Y0�o���.�K^�k�Ǐ�Sps/&����&��mpȇ�M|8N�X\$���F�?$�2�v�0���}c�o��WF����hA�x�u�3>1�d��_��ʛcl�Ovw1G��O�)�$��4���*�����#n� 2 0 obj He has demonstrated power over sickness (Mark 3:7–10), demons (Mark 1:21–26), and the Sabbath (Mark 2:23–28). Be still!” have a God-like quality to them, in that the Hebrew Scriptures portray God as exercising power over the waters of the earth. OUR DEAR YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN, we have great confidence in you. You are beloved sons and daughters of God and He is mindful of you. You have come to earth at a time of great opportunities and also of great challenges. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. �tC4��W��M��^����3��ּM?�)�S����������'"�#uSXV��6GWY�Q����t��L�l[l"�,'׍H,�/�Qw���!w�A+���퓫�r���� �`����ÔI����1��Ք�%A��em�6˺wN�& �)�Ɗ��ϰx����;� ax�B(��4�Q��t�5�����D5�Ge��['輚�!e�q�j��L��'��O��3������k˾����. Mark 4:35-41: Lord of the Storm. This is a sermon I recently preached on Mark 4:35-41, the account of Jesus’s calming of the storm on the Sea of Galilee. It is a short sermon, only about 12 minutes in length. In fact, this is the shortest sermon I’ve ever preached! Of course, I grew up Southern Baptist and 45 minute to hour-long sermons were par for the course. But we need to evaluate popular opinion carefully and walk away when it isn’t faithful to Biblical teaching. Jesus personally quiets the storm, demonstrating that he is greater than Jonah and equal to God, who alone has power over seas, storms, chaos, and evil. Context Summary. William Barclay (5 December 1907, Wick - 24 January 1978, Glasgow) was a Scottish author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow. ); but it is here more fully related. And what did many of them do for a living? 38He himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they woke him up, and told him, “Teacher (Greek: didaskale), don’t you care that we are dying?” 39He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Written to help Bible teachers better interpret and apply the message of Scripture, this 18-volume collection of commentaries on the entirety of the New Testament is a well-rounded and multipurpose resource for anyone who loves to read and ... The other two stories are: • Jesus walking on water to the disciples’ boat in a windstorm—and their fear and hardness of heart (6:45-52). In Matthew, they say, “Save us, Lord! And other boats were with him. Be still!” he is acting as God acts—invoking Godly powers—doing a Godly work. Context Summary. We all go through storms in this life, but as Christ followers we need to know we do not need to fear those storms because of the One who with us! Crossing the lake ( Matthew 8:18 ; Matthew 8:23-27 , Luke 8:22-25 ).— ἐν ἐκείνῃ τ . Barclay, William, Gospel of Mark (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1954), Brooks, James A, The New American Commentary: Mark (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1991), Brueggemann, Walter; Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV—Year B (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1993), Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year, B (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1993), Donahue, John R. and Harrington, Daniel J., Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Mark (Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 2002), Edwards, James R., The Gospel According to Mark (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002), France, R.T., The New International Greek Testament Commentary: The Gospel of Mark (GrandRapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002), Geddert, Timothy J., Believers Church Bible Commentary: Mark (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2001), Grant, Frederick C. and Luccock, Halford E., The Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. Jesus calms the storm ( Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) A well known feature of Lake Galilee was that fierce storms blew up quickly. Then it began to blow a gale and the waves were breaking into the boat so that it was almost swamped. Chapter 4 opens with a series of parables (the sower, the lamp and the bushel basket, the growing seed, and the mustard seed). 35On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let’s go over to the other side.” 36Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in the boat. It is believed that Matthew was the first apostle to write a gospel, possibly as early as 50 AD. He was a wealthy tax collector who profited greatly from his duty of representing Rome. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. THE MASTER OF THE DEEP. Jesus had had a long, hard day of teaching and ministering to the growing crowds following him, clamoring for him, needing him. Resume Prayer. Jesus’ disciples are traveling across the Sea of Galilee. He is with me throughout the storms of my life, and is able with a word to bring a great calm. Jesus’ words, “Peace! Some thoughts on today's scripture. Mark 4:35-41. The danger on this evening is not moderate, but deadly. ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sunday’s Text. Whether due to apocalyptic signs (darkness and a torn temple veil) or something that he sees in Jesus, the centurion says, “Truly this man was God’s Son!”. Now He controls the wind and the sea. “They took him, even as he was, in the boat” (v. 36b). Gospel reading Mark 4:35-41 On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. Mark 4:35–41 is part of a passage expounding on Jesus' authority. How is it that you have no faith” 41They were greatly afraid (Greek: phoban megan—great fear), and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”. Abide is a unique tool for discovering Scripture at an exciting new level. Also included are suggestions concerning the implications of the texts for life today. If a boat heads into a wave that is higher than the boat is long, it will get pitchpoled end to end to its doom. In the Old Testament, such power resides only in God (Psalms 65:7; 107:29). My life is a wreck! We would expect the disciples to rejoice at the calming of the sea, but instead they are still afraid—greatly afraid—as afraid of Jesus’ Godly power as they were afraid of the storm. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. Like those early disciples, we pray panicked prayers to a God who appears to have abandoned us. A new teaching? Verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Genesis. Be still” (v. 39). Presents a vivid account of a history-making storm that hit the New England coast in October 1991 and the lives it changed, weaving together the history of the fishing industry, the science of storms, and personal accounts. Tour. Mark 4:35 – 8:26 recounts a series of miracles:  Jesus stills the storm; heals the Gerasene demoniac; restores a girl to life and heals a woman with a hemorrhage (after which his hometown people reject him—unbelievable unbelief! Intro: It had been a long and difficult day for the Lord Jesus. Active. Because Jesus said that the Parable of the Soils was a key for understanding other parables ( Mark 4:13 ), we can say that the seed He speaks of here represents the Word of God, as it did in the Parable of the Soils. The first miracle of this type appears in Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; and Luke 8:22-25.For Jesus, this is a day of both significant teaching, including the seven parables of Matthew 13, and considerable testing. The authors build on their earlier social-scientific works and enhance the highly successful commentary model they developed in their social-scientific commentaries. This volume is a thoroughly revised edition of this popular commentary. <> Left Behind and Loving It is a cheeky critique of popular writings about the end times. In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus reveals His power over the storms of life through 1) The Crisis (Mark 4:35–38a), 2) The Cry (Mark 4:38b) and 3) The Calm (Mark 4:39–41) … Mark 4:41. ἐφοβήθησαν φ. μ.: nearly the same phrase as in Jonah 1:16.— τίς ἄρα οὗτός, who then is this?One would have thought the disciples had been prepared by this time for anything. 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. Jesus performs miracles of healing and exorcism among Jews and Gentiles alike. Their question also provides the key to this story, which does more than to reveal Jesus’ power. We are dying!” (Matthew 8:25). My finances are in free-fall. Jesus Calms the Storm (). The Third Readings: The Gospels (GrandRapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Hooker, Morna D., The Gospel According to Saint Mark (Hendrickson Publishers, 1991), Jensen, Richard A., Preaching Mark’s Gospel (Lima, OH: C.S.S. In this Gospel, the original ending (16:8) closes with the women at the tomb being seized with terror and amazement—end of story—the disciples never do “get it.” Even the longer ending (16:20) presents the disciples as unbelieving until the very last verse. “Then the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (v. 39). THE CONTEXT Jesus' role as teacher is important in this Gospel. And leaving the crowd behind they took him, just as he was, in the boat; and there were other boats with him. However, sleep can also represent passivity in a moment that cries out for an active response. Professor Hooker's new commentary takes account of the many lasted twentieth-century Markan studies and comes with her own translation of the Gospel. References to Greek sources are included but do not require a knowledge of Greek. 8:23, etc. Small, flexible and hard-wearing - take this NIV Bible everywhere! This storm represents a demonic force. My health–oh, don’t get me started! endobj Mark 5:21-43 Jesus Is The Great Physician Jesus had suggested that the group sail across the lake, but the disciples expressed disappointment with him when a storm arose and he did nothing to help. Christ is the Lord of the storm. Observe,1. (Read Mark 4:35-41) Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. • Jonah did not quiet the storm but only accepted responsibility for his disobedience—God quieted the storm. "Travel with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. 5 0 obj The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Matthew indeed has οἱ ἄνθρωποι, suggestive of other than disciples, as if such surprise in them were incongruous. It was the same day that he had preached out of a ship, when the even was come, v. 35. (4) The death of a little girl (5:35-43). x��]ݒ�6r��S���9) C H(.��g�7{�l���8Ҍ4ZI3�g$��k�K^/ �FM4�m�Ru���G�a�w����/=>?�����n� }7��잾x�w!g��Ű��̼�������G�������0w�����ԍ��a�{~���8ۏ�o�����F3Oq$���0���!t�&z�������8�d�0�s��(�C?�+���?~^~\qsa\`wv�Q���̄�W�f��]�������ő�e��� Following Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King draws from biblical history to explore the origin and significance of three Old Testament offices and the way Jesus both fulfills and redefines them in a manner no one expected: Jesus the prophet cries ... Peace eludes the disciples as they battle the waves and waters that are threatening to swamp the boat. “A big (megale—we will see this word again in verses 37 and 41) windstorm (lailaps) arose” (v. 37). Mark 4:35-41. A highly regarded New Testament scholar offers a substantive commentary on Mark in the award-winning BECNT series. "Robert H. Stein has composed an excellent commentary on Mark 1:1-16:8. Leads the reader to study and personal reflection, considering the practical implications of Scripture. This one volume contains all of Irving Jensen's Bible self-study guides to the New Testament. “They were greatly afraid” (v. 41a). When I was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Henry M. Morris, co-author of The Genesis Flood, spoke to the student body. Therefore, with this parable, Jesus shows the way the word of God works with hidden and mysterious power, just like a seed. He says that these stories are powerful in and of themselves and that they work without much explanatory help. The problem is that listeners never hear the entire story because it's always told to them in bits and pieces. 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