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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...

5. The Expounding of Parables (Mark 4:34) “When they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples” (Mark 4:34). This takes us back to verses 10–12 of this chapter in which the disciples inquired regarding the meaning of a parable, thus demonstrating their desire to know spiritual truth. Christ did indeed expound the parables to those who believed, but He left belligerent unbelievers in the dark. F. THE PROBLEM ON THE SEA Mark 4:35–41 This chapter ends not with a parable but with a miracle.
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