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In this fascinating commentary volume, author John G. Butler writes, “Mark is the servant Gospel. Therefore, like a servant, the book of Mark moves very quickly. It tells the story of Christ in only sixteen chapters whereas the other gospels take longer. The brevity of Mark does not diminish the value of the book, however. It is a very valuable book and at times gives us insights not found in the...

opportunity for the afflicted to experience the power of Christ. First, the leaving in the coming. “He cometh to Bethsaida.” (Mark 8:22). Hostility towards Christ in Dalmanutha resulted in Christ leaving there and going to Bethsaida. Rejection of Christ results in loss of blessings from Christ. Second, the location in the coming. “Bethsaida” (Mark 8:22). This town is located on the northeastern shore of the sea of Galilee. Dalmanutha was located on the western shore by the middle of the sea, so Christ
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