Never had poor blind man such a Leader. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Much has been made about the fact that Jesus heals a physically blind man directly after dealing with spiritually blind Pharisees (Mark 8:11-12) and disciples (Mark 8:14-21). i. What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? You can do the same kind of work again. Jesus hoped they would regard His past faithfulness as a promise to meet their present need. 39 And sending away the crowds, Jesus got into the boat and came to the region of Magadan. They seemed to suspect that the one was not matter enough to work upon, if he should have a mind to entertain his hearers a third time: and if that was their thought, it was indeed a very senseless one, as if it were not all alike to the Lord, to save by many or few, and as easy to make one loaf to feed five thousand as five. Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Having eyes, do you not see? 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. It was easy for them to lose confidence in Jesus after such a negative statement. You dont have to be demon possessed for Satan to use you, and we need to be on guard lest we are unwittingly used. He spat on the eyes of the blind man, perhaps to. Verses 37-38 warn of denunciation at the eschatological coming of the Son of Man for those who have denied Jesus, while 9:1 promises glory at the consummation of the kingdom for those whose self-denial leads to death. Pentateuch He expostulates with them upon this demand; "Why doth this generation seek after a sign; this generation, that is so unworthy to have the gospel brought to it, and to have any sign accompanying it; this generation, that so greedily swallows the traditions of the elders, without the confirmation of any sign at all; this generation, into which, by the calculating of the times prefixed in the Old Testament, they might easily perceive that the coming of the Messiah must fall; this generation, that has had such plenty of sensible and merciful signs given them in the cure of their sick? II. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. And he sent him to his home, saying, "Do not even enter the village." ( Mark 8:22-26 ESV) (Mark 8:5-10) Jesus and the disciples feed the multitude. Some thoughts on today's scripture. Then again, it is their prayer that is mentioned, not his-he asked nothing. Perhaps Christ took the blind man out of the town, that he might have a larger prospect in the open fields, to try his sight with, than he could have in the close streets. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. How to Engage Lost Loved Ones. What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Taking up your cross wasnt a journey; it was a one-way trip. John Piper May 23, 2017. General Epistles GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Now Jesus told them that they had to do the same thing. For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.. David Guzik commentary on Mark 9 describes the transfiguration of Jesus, and how Jesus casts out a difficult demon from a boy. i. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Others give this sense, The Pharisees demanded a sign from heaven; and Herod was long desirous to see some miracle wrought by Christ (Luke 23 8); such as he should prescribe, so that the leaven of both was the same; they were unsatisfied with the signs they had, and would have others of their own devising; "Take heed of this leaven" (saith Christ), "be convinced by the miracles ye have seen, and covet not to see more.". Peter little thought to have had such a sharp rebuke for such a kind dissuasive, but perhaps expected as much commendation now for his love as he had lately for his faith. 3. Bethsaida, in the day of her visitation, would not know the things that belonged to her peace, and now they are hid from her eyes. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" 26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. And he looked up and said, "I see people, but they look like trees, walking." Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. c. Do you not remember? Passwords should have at least 6 characters. a. 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.. Their main argument is, how could the disciples forget Jesus previous work so quickly? Yet even mature Christians, having experienced Gods power and provision, sometimes go on to act in unbelief. Johannine Writings And he looked up and said, I see men like trees, walking. Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. Instead, you set the seed free to be what it was always intended to be. In this instance, it is Christ who provided the initiative. I. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread. But Jesus, being aware of it, said to them, Why do you reason because you have no bread? b. The Gospels Stories about the happy couple who had a magical wedding and then died in a plane crash on the way to their honeymoon. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point i. John Dummelow John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50. And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. 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. 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. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. But that which he chiefly considers, is, They have been with me three days, and have nothing to eat. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, General Epistles 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). The account they gave him of their own sentiments concerning him, intimated their abundant satisfaction in him, and in their having left all to follow him, which now, after some time of trial, they see no reason to repent; But whom say ye that I am? He came thither by ship (v. 10); but, meeting with occasions of dispute there, and not with opportunities of doing good, he entered into the ship again (v. 13), and came back. Salem Media Group. Christ's sheep must abide by the flock, and go forth by their footsteps, and verily they shall be fed. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. They that have a full feast for their souls may be content with slender provision for their bodies. (Liver, kidneys, bowels). Minor Prophets b. (4.) 1. 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. Luke-Acts We are called to rebel against the tyranny of the flesh, against the fear and conformity of the world, against the traditions of man. 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. He promises that we can "come after" him. 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. 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. He sighed deeply in His spirit: This attack and the unbelief it showed distressed Jesus. Jesus was much more than John the Baptist, or Elijah, or a prophet. 3. It sounds strange to say, You will never live until you walk down death row with Jesus, but that is the idea. I. The picture is of a man, already condemned, required to carry his cross on the way to the place of execution, as Jesus was required to do. (Wessel), iii. Slighting Christ's favours is forfeiting them; and Christ will make those know the worth of their privileges by the want of them, that would not know them otherwise. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Mark 1:41; 6:34; 8:2; 9:22; Matt. He groaned (so some), being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, and the little influence that his preaching and miracles had had upon them. b. An Epileptic Healed. 32 And he spake that saying openly. 1. Yet, on the way, as we shall see, he is still ministering to men, still healing, still comforting, still cleansing, restoring, and blessing men. As Christ has a compassion for all that are in wants and straits, so he has a special concern for those that are reduced to straits by their zeal and diligence in attending on him. So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. Some of them had come from long distances. There are many, who, though they cannot but own that the cause of Christ is a righteous cause, are ashamed of it, because of the reproach that attends the professing of it; they are ashamed of their relation to Christ, and ashamed of the credit they cannot but give to his words; they cannot bear to be frowned upon and despised, and therefore throw off their profession, and go down the stream of a prevailing apostasy. Mark 8:31-38 Commentary. Instead, Jesus did miracles to show the power of God in the context of mercy. So He commanded the multitude to sit down, Broke them and gave them to the His disciples to set before them, So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments, No sign shall be given to this generation, He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets, That the Son of Man must suffer many things, Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, You are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men, Let him deny himself, and take up his cross, Whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it. Come on up to the big leagues and really show us something.. The cross wasnt about religious ceremonies; it wasnt about traditions and spiritual feelings. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. We will do that "when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels" (Mark 8:38). 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. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, Get behind Me, Satan! RCL Week: February 22, 2021 - Lent 2B. All Commentaries Videos Images Devotionals Other Translations Sermons Related Scriptures Podcasts Blogs. 8:2 "I feel compassion for the people" This term "compassion" comes from the Greek term for the lower organs of the body. Minor Prophets Its not hard to see Peter following these steps: ii. They must not indulge the ease of the body. Commentary on Mark 8:27-38 Matt Skinner These verses are crucial for understanding the Gospel according to Mark as a whole and for fathoming what it means to be Christian. ii. 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. i. Christ asked them, not that he might be informed, but that they might observe it themselves, and inform one another. This was a strong rebuke from Jesus, yet entirely appropriate. You can also change some of your preferences. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. Afterward, when he was nailed to the cross, they prescribed a new sign; Let him come down from the cross, and we will believe him; thus obstinate infidelity will still have something to say, though ever so unreasonable. 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). But whosoever shall lose his life, shall be truly willing to lose it, shall venture it, shall lay it down when he cannot keep it without denying Christ, he shall save it, he shall be an unspeakable gainer; for the loss of his life shall be made up to him in a better life. The bounty of Christ is inexhaustible, and, to evidence that, Christ repeated this miracle, to show that he is still the same for the succour and supply of his people that attend upon him. Do ye not remember how many baskets full ye took up of the fragments?" For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it. 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. Never let the Pharisee say, that Christ's disciples fast not. It was fine for the disciples to know what others thought about Jesus. Thus distrust of God makes Christ's disciples quarrel among themselves. Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. ii. The Bible is an anthology - a compilation of texts of a variety of forms - originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. Because Peter couldnt handle a suffering Messiah, he rebuked Jesus. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. The cross had no other purpose. Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah. What does Mark chapter 8 mean? 15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. a. If those that are spiritually blind, do not pray for themselves, yet let their friends and relations pray for them, that Christ would be pleased to touch them. Luke-Acts Before they used the food of the little boy, but this time Jesus made the disciples give. He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him: Adam Clarke had an interesting perspective on this: It is likely that this was done merely to separate the eyelids; as, in certain cases of blindness, they are found always gummed together. The disadvantage that the cause of Christ labours under this world, is, that it is to be owned and professed in an adulterous and sinful generation; such the generation of mankind is, gone a whoring from God, in the impure embraces of the world and the flesh, lying in wickedness; some ages, some places, are more especially adulterous and sinful, as that was in which Christ lived; in such a generation the cause of Christ is opposed and run down, and those that own it, are exposed to reproach and contempt, and every where ridiculed and spoken against. He denied them their demand; He sighed deeply in his spirit, v. 12. Poetical Books (Mark 8:32b-33) Peter rebukes Jesus; Jesus rebukes Peter. Are we invited by the words and works of Christ to follow him? Christ checked him for his opposition (v. 33); He turned about, as one offended, and looked on his disciples, to see if the rest of them were of the same mind, and concurred with Peter in this, that, if they did, they might take the reproof to themselves, which he was now about to give to Peter; and he said, Get thee behind me, Satan. And they came to Bethsaida and they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. We must not dread the loss of our lives, provided it be in the cause of Christ (v. 35); Whosoever will save his life, by declining Christ, and refusing to come to him, or by disowning and denying him after he has in profession come to Christ, he shall lose it, shall lose the comfort of his natural life, the root and fountain of his spiritual life, and all his hopes of eternal life; such a bad bargain will he make for himself. 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. Something like this we had, Matt 10 33. Why were these not mentioned before? 7. Observe here, 1. That our Lord Jesus was greatly followed; The multitude was very great (v. 1); notwithstanding the wicked arts of the scribes and Pharisees to blemish him, and to blast his interest, the common people, who had more honesty, and therefore more true wisdom, than their leaders, kept up their high thoughts of him. The seven large baskets showed that God provided out of His abundance. Some scholars argue this specific miracle never happened. 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