The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him. Mark 3:6
I continue my study of Mark, leaning on the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series volume for Mark. Today, I focus on a commentary-assisted review of Mark 3:6, which is the text for the third (of three) division per the commentary. Excerpts from the commentary for the third division:
- "The Herodians show up here for the first time. They do not appear to be a distinct group or political party like the Pharisees and Sadducees. Instead they appear to be wealthy and influential supporters of the Herods and their dynastic rule. There are only three passing references to this group in the New Testament (see Mark 12:13; Matthew 22:16), and they appear each time in a surprising alliance with the Pharisees."
- The commentary shares a subtitle "The Enemy We Fear Most We Will Seek to Destroy."
For believers, we know that Satan is real, and that he exists to distract people from the saving power and eternal hope of Jesus. 1 Peter 5:8-9 is a vivid warning of Satan as a roaring lion seeking to devour. The Prince of this Age - Satan - seeks to drag others into Hell where he will be for eternity after the end of times - see Revelation 20:10. That is why Jude 22-23 seeks for us to "have mercy on those who doubt, saving them by snatching them from the fire." We know that Jesus has already won the victory over sin and death so we can have peace - resting in our salvation.
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My Prayer: Father God, what an amazing God You are that You loved me while still an enemy and hostile to You and You saved me! Thank You Jesus! You defeated sin and death so that I could have life - now as a new creation and for eternity! Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
