mark-9:30-48

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:30-33

Jesus Arrives Back In Capernaum After Predicting What Is To Happen To Him (9:30-33a). We now come to the close of the section outlining Jesus’ Galilean ministry as recorded by Mark (Mark 4:35 to Mark 9:33 a). Having left the region round about Capernaum in Mark 4:35, and after having had many experiences, and having done many wonderful things, and having made a number of revelations about Himself, Jesus now returns to Capernaum for the last time. He will not see it again. During this section... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:32

‘But they did not understand the saying and were afraid to ask him.’ They did not understand because they did not want to. They were afraid to ask Him because they did not want what He was saying to be confirmed. How much easier it would have been for them in the end if they had been willing to believe. But men do not easily give up their cherished ideas even if they are wrong. How often we are like them. The way of God is too hard for us, so we convince ourselves that there is another way. But... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:33-34

‘And they came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing in the way?” But they did not answer for they had disputed with one another who was the greatest.’ Having arrived back in Capernaum they no doubt went to Peter’s house. They little realised that this was the last time that Jesus would be there. And, as they were settling in, a few of them were a little disconcerted when Jesus asked them what they had been talking about on their journey. The reason... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:33-37

The Lesson Of True Greatness (9:33-37). We are suddenly introduced here to a sad situation that Jesus had tried to guard against, but which was probably inevitable. The disciples were beginning to get too high an opinion of themselves. They were beginning to think in terms of their own greatness. After all, were they not the intimate servants and colleagues of the coming Messiah? Were they not acting ‘in His Name’? As far as they were concerned the only question now was how they stood as... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:33-50

Jesus Begins His Final Journey to Jerusalem On The Road To The Cross and Spends Much Time in Teaching His Disciples And Disputing With His Enemies In Readiness For That Event, For He Is Giving His Life As A Ransom For Many (9:33-12:44). Having returned to Capernaum Jesus now has His face set towards Jerusalem, and in Mark 9:33-50 He will lay the foundation by pointing out the fact that all must look to and respond to His Name, and the dangers inherent in not doing so. Then He will advance into... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:35

‘And he sat down and called the twelve, and he says to them, “If any man would be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” ’ The words of the few clearly disturbed Him. He recognised that there were strong feelings among them about their own greatness, and that this probably applied to all the twelve, so He called the twelve together and ‘sat down’ to teach them as a Rabbi would sit down to teach his pupils (or simply perhaps because He was tired). Then He explained what true... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:36-37

‘And he took a little child and set him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms he said to them, “Whoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.” ’ Some argue that the connection between this verse and the last is obscure. But it is not really so. Jesus was adept at dealing with questions by unusual methods to bring home the truth. He had made His statement about what true greatness consisted of... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:38

‘John said to him, “Teacher, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and we forbade him because he did not follow us.’ We are reminded here that the disciples did not just rigidly always remain with Jesus. They were given errands to fulfil and they at times went out preaching (we would probably be wrong to assume that they only made two such ventures). Perhaps it was on one such mission that they met the man described. And on that occasion John and at least one other (‘we’) had bridled at... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:38-41

The Jewish Exorcist Who Acted In His Name (9:38-41). Talk about greatness and of those who do things ‘in the name of Jesus’ seems to have stirred John’s mind to consider something that had happened in the past that may well have been on his conscience, and he took this opportunity to seek to justify himself. Possibly he thought he would be commended for his action. But he had done exactly the opposite of what Jesus was talking about. Analysis. a John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw one casting... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:39-40

‘But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him. For there is no man who will do a work of power in my name and be able quickly to speak evil of me. For he who is not against us is for us.” ’ Jesus recognised immediately that the man’s success was sufficient proof that the man’s heart was right and that God was with him. Such a man clearly believed in Jesus and His words and had responded to them. He had a high view of Jesus. Thus he would not criticise Jesus or run Him down but would gladly use any... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:30-33

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:32

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:33-34

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:33-37

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:33-50

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:35

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:36-37

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:38

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:38-41

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:39-40

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