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Mark 1–8: The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

“The gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Those words not only begin Mark’s gospel, but they also capture one of its most important themes—one that builds throughout the first eight chapters until it reaches its climax in Mark 8:29, where Peter acknowledges, “You are the Christ.” Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical....

His mind. They came to rescue Jesus from the massive crowds that threatened to smother Him—likely intent on taking Him back to Nazareth with them. From outside the house, they sent word to Him and called Him. Inside, Jesus was addressing a crowd that was sitting around Him, when they said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You.” Accepting the interruption, Jesus responded in a way that was utterly unexpected and must have surprised those who heard Him speak. Answering
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