Jesus has just shared the cup of the new covenant with his disciples in Mark 14:2325. Owning and ultimately building a house requires more than enticing blueprints and financial payments. Judgment will come. 34:5). The revival preceded a great assault from the atheistic authorities. Mark 6:1429 recounts the discouraging events leading up to the death of John the Baptist. To touch such uncleanness was defiling. . I really liked his practical walkthrough of how to fight lies and spiritual warfare. He has exposed and confounded the emptiness of the religion of the scribes and Pharisees, earning their opposition as a result. In Mark 2:9, in response to the scribes protests at Jesus claim to forgive sins, Jesus asks which is easierto tell the paralytic that his sins are forgiven, or to tell him to rise and walk? SIN. The hour did not pass from Jesus. This sovereign choice stretches back into time immemorial (Eph. 40:11). In Mark 8:1121, the Pharisees again argue with Jesus, leading Jesus to expose his own disciples failure to fully comprehend Jesus identity and mission. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person (Mark 7:2023). We learn here the insidious nature of the forces of evil: even Peter, one of the disciples closest to Jesus, was capable of falling into patterns of thinking that aligned with Satan rather than God. Its a day to step back, as God himself did on the seventh day, and enjoy the fruit of our labor. In Jesus that cleansing is available. Here we see Jesus continuing to strip away any sense of externally leveraged behavior management as determining our cleanliness before God. Mark wrote his account of Jesus in perhaps the mid- to late-50s AD. In Mark 3:1318 Jesus calls the twelve disciples. To whom is Jesus speaking? Jesus too, doubtless, was tired. One of these other gods would be Satan, which would then make his errant, prideful, boast true I will make myself like the Most High.(Isaiah 14:14). 20:11? This is why we pray in Jesus namebecause his rejection on the cross means that believers can have free access to the Father. Jesus is indeed the long-awaited son of David, the king, who leads his people to true freedomfreedom not from Rome but from sin and death. How does the death of John the Baptist in Mark 6:1429 cast an ominous shadow on Jesus future? Just simple, quiet, sacrificial giving. 26:12; Jer. In each case the wilderness experience was a testing ground of sorts. I'm the founding pastor of Bridgetown Church, right in the center of the city (by Powell's Books if you've ever been to Portland). 23:56) whom they expect to liberate the Jewish people from the oppressive yoke of Rome (see John 6:15). The afterlife is mentioned twice in Mark 10. 11:2830), as the letter to the Hebrews draws out (Heb. Mark 8:11; 12:15) with a question, this time concerning the legality of divorce. John Mark Comer is Pastor for Teaching & Vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. We see here the unity of the Bible as Jesus carries on the work of Gods people, begun in the Old Testament. Crucifixion was the final public deterrent to warn people not to rebel against Rome. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. The unique contribution of Mark 10 to the Gospel as a whole is the way in which it shows how Jesus connects his own path to that of his followers, turning upside down our expectations of what it means to be his disciple. In the first verse of his Gospel Mark indicates what is driving him to write, and then immediately quotes the Old Testament as he begins writing. Martin Luther called this the great exchange. To put it in terms of the healing of the leper: The only truly clean man who ever lived became unclean on the cross so that you and I, unclean, can be freely cleansed by simply asking for it. If you are going to survive this war, you need to be a domineering, controlling, micro-managing tyrant when it comes to your thought life. He is first mentioned by name in the book of Acts in connection with his mother. When you lease any property, it can give the appearance of something owned. Jesus views his people as held captive and in need of a ransom, a payment to liberate them. By faith in Jesus and his work on our behalf, we are restored to God and enter into Gods kingdom. 4:2223). We display our unity by means of a common confession. The Workshop - Can We Trust the Gospels? This son of man, then, is a kingly figure. A network of plumbers, electricians, and handy friends and family is essential to the health of your home. Imprisoned for this, John was executed at the request of Herodiass daughter, who had danced before the royal court and pleased Herod so much that he offered her up to half his kingdomupon which she requested the head of John the Baptist. This is meant to instruct not only lepers but all of us, for we are all, in the only sense that matters, unclean. Marks Gospel is concerned with presenting Jesus as the Messiah, the king, the Son of David, who is rejected by the religious authorities and calls his followers to radical discipleship in the kingdom of God. Our profound debt is our sin, in which we are held captive, helpless unless someone helps us from the outside. It is here that Jesus is condemned to crucifixion under Pilates jurisdiction. THE GOOD SHEPHERD. has been my shepherd all my life long, said Jacob (Gen. 48:15). One way is to emphasize his sovereignty to the neglect of human responsibility. The angels of heaven do not marry; neither will believers. Zavada, Jack. What would it mean to a first-century Jew? With Jesus this kingdom dawns decisively, and he will one day bring this kingdom to completion, sitting on his throne for all the world to see (Rev. . Implicitly, the scribes who see Jesus pronounce forgiveness on the paralytic consider this blasphemy, reasoning, Who can forgive sins but God alone? (Mark 2:7). I recently wrote and released a book,born out of leading more than 250,000 Christian entrepreneurs and creatives in the Called to Create ministry. . And take a moment also to look back through this unit of study, to reflect on a few key things that the Lord may be teaching youand perhaps to highlight or underline these to review again in the future. No, it's a war we feel deep inside our own chests: we are at war with lies. On 13 January 2013, Comer taught a sermon entitled, Yahweh Elohim from the text ofExodus 34:6. Protestant Christians acknowledge two sacraments instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ: baptism and the Lords Supper. What do we learn of the nature of the kingdom of God here? Unclean plus clean equals clean. For believers, the judgment Jesus experienced on the cross is the judgment they deserve; it is what they would have experienced in the final judgment had they not repented and believed. They will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues . 32:7). On the third day, after the Jewish Sabbath, three women bring spices to anoint Jesus (Mark 16:1). 13:5). THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP. THE IRONIC REVERSAL. In Mark 2 we see Jesus begin to receive opposition from the religious leaders. When Jesus sandwiches his cleansing of the temple in between the two halves of the cursing of the barren fig tree, this symbolizes more than a hungry and frustrated Messiah. TRUE VISION. You can run our Practices in almost any setting in small groups, dinner parties, Sunday school classrooms, affinity-specific ministries, mid-week courses, or with your entire church on Sundays. 107:2530; Amos 4:13). As a former union member and small business owner, Mark is committed to ensuring working Americans have fair pay and benefits, addressing record-breaking inequality between corporations and employees, and supporting the workforce in the necessary transition to more reliable, long-term industries. Jesus is the ultimate bridegroom, loving his wife (the church) despite her faithlessness, to the point of dying for her (Eph. 31:1317). Real estate agents and other advisers help us navigate the painstaking complexity of mortgages, escrows, and offers. Jesus views his people as held captive and in need of a ransom, a payment to liberate them. He walked on water, forgave sins, and identified himself as the true templeall things that only God himself can do. In Mark 7:1423 Jesus turned upside down the long-held Jewish view of clean and unclean food. 15:20 22). Your generosity makes it possible for us to create discipleship resources for local churches, completely free. Then write your own notes on the following questionsfirst with regard to John the Baptist (Mark 1:19) and then with regard to Jesus (Mark 1:9 20). 19:9, 16; 24:1518), descends in a cloud when Moses enters the tent to speak with him (Ex. Throughout, we are reminded that Gods mercy benefits just those who know their need of it. The scribes were respected and admired. In light of the flow of Marks Gospel, and what is ahead for Jesus, why might Mark want to alert the reader to these events? RESURRECTION. This book is an example of why so many people hate Christians. The Messiah, Jesus is teaching, is no mere mortal. We do. As the remainder of Marks Gospel goes on to show, however, this prayer was not granted. Make notes on the personal implications for your walk with the Lord of (1) the Gospel Glimpses, (2) the Whole-Bible Connections, (3) the Theological Soundings, and (4) this passage as a whole. This review is cross-posted from InfluenceMagazine.com by permission. John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world 26 likes Like "Every thought in your mind needs to be filtered. And followers of Jesus are not immune to cultures pain. On the other hand, the call to bring the blessing of God to all peoples goes all the way back to the first book of the Bible. Here we are given a glimpse into the very heart of the whole Bible. Unholy. . The deep irony of this is that it was by refusing to save himself that he did save others. 13:14 15), John (John 12:39 40), and Paul (Acts 28:2527) to explain rejection of Gods gracious salvation as blindness. I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours (Mark 11:24). When Jesus overturned the tables in the temple in Mark 11, he was reminding the people that the temple is not for financial transaction between people and other people, but for spiritual transaction between people and God. Comers book is called My Name Is Hopeand is endorsed by Dr. Breshears, whom Comer refers to as his friend in the sermon in question: Ive pointed out before Ive been in the ministry fields of counter-cult evangelism, apologetics and Comparative Religion for nearly thirty years. They had the best seats in the synagogues (Mark 12:39). Though he dutifully kept most of the commandments, he had neglected the first commandmentthe prohibition of idolatry. We are developing nine Practices to help your church experience deep transformation from the ground up. In his crucifixion Jesus hands were nailed below the wrist on the horizontal beam of the cross, and his feet were placed with one above the other and then nailed to the vertical beam. When Jesus came two thousand years ago, he announced that the kingdom of God had arrived (Mark 1:15; Luke 17:20 21). I spent over two months reading this book because for some reason I found myself re-reading chapters, in a good way though? gods].4 Now, this is a critical point: Polytheism is simply the belief in more than one god. Gal. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Burning conviction and deep hope. Rather, our condition is one of defilementmanifested by what comes out of usand is thus in need of cleansing. This is the glory of what Martin Luther called the great exchange. Jesus took our condemnation on himself and gives us his righteousness as we look to him in faith. The benefits of community, the pride of leadership/authority, the emotional consolation of certain theologies, or the cultural status and power of tribal membership can each be appealing reasons to lease a faith. In Marks focus on Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament expectations, we see the grace of God in his commitment to keep his promises to his people, despite their waywardness. A timely counter narrative to the polarisation corroding western society, Jesus doesnt just provide a digestible alternative to individualism, but the only means to life in abundance, beyond the futile desires of the flesh. We curate modern and ancient formation voices as we offer recommended reading, a companion podcast series for each Practice, and weekly Reach Exercises for those that want to dig deeper. 15:40). Time and again Jesus has upended our intuitive expectations as to who receives the attention of God and who does not. The Beginner's Guide. . I realllllly teetered between 4 and 5 stars. Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Now we would greatly encourage you to continue to study the Word of God on a week-by-week basis. This is the heart of Jesus. (Note that Save us, we pray in Ps. AN UNANSWERED PRAYER. Therefore, the churches of our federation unite with other like-minded churches. Upending Our Assumptions about Personal Significance (Mark 10:3552). Why might Jesus have done this? How could this be? Some first-century Pharisees had made these laws primary as the way of regulating their ceremonial cleanliness (Mark 7:123). Peter had been thrown in prison by Herod Antipas, who was persecuting the early church. 13:2122), speaks to his people by appearing in a cloud (Ex. Followers of Jesus Christ are not required to qualify with any self-generated prerequisites. Unclean plus clean equals clean. National Christian Foundation North Texas. John Mark Comer used examples and data with very little to back it up. Notice the parallels between the two accountsJames and John on the one hand, blind Bartimaeus on the other. . Three names appear in the New Testament for this early Christian: John Mark, his Jewish and Roman names; Mark; and John. Here Daniel has a vision of one like a son of man being presented to the Ancient of Days, God (Dan. Later applied to the nation formed by his descendants, then to the ten northern tribes of that nation, who rejected the anointed king and formed their own nation. Most people fail in the art of living not because they are inherently bad or so without will that they cannot lead a better life; they fail because they do not wake up and see when they stand at a fork in the road and have to decide.. 3:20). Mark 14:115:15 recounts the events of Jesus final week, leading up to the crossPassover with his disciples, betrayal by Judas, denial by Peter, and trial before the Jewish council. 11:2326). Yet James and John make a radically different request than does Bartimaeus. . The cup of Gods wrath was not removed from him. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18981904, available online at. The cup of Gods wrath was not removed from him. 5:2532). This sovereign choice stretches back into time immemorial (Eph. They corporately read ancient creeds and prayers. 5:2; Eph. Then review the two listed passages and consider the following questions concerning various events in the early ministry of Jesus, first by word (Mark 3:134:34) and then by deed (Mark 4:356:6). Darkness, on the other hand, represented divine judgment (Ex. Mark 6:1429 recounts the discouraging events leading up to the death of John the Baptist. Upon a careful reading of Mark 8:3438, what is the reason for self-denial on the part of a disciple of Jesus? The account that opens Mark 5 is striking, and not a typical instance of demon possession. God does not choose those who make the cut in some waymorally, socially, intellectually. Here the Gospels first eight chapters, and their portrayal of Jesus attractive and well-received messianic identity, ends abruptly and a series of predictions of this Messiahs suffering and death begins (Mark 8:3133; 9:30 32; 10:3234; cf. Help! Thank you, John Mark. I started once I realized that rest is a gracious gift from God to give us a break from the relentless demands of this world and our work. These first three chapters contribute to the broader theme of the first half of Mark (1:18:26), which is the kingly authority of Jesus, the widespread amazement, and positive reception Jesus receives. It is not what goes into us, but what comes out of us, that is defiling. The Israelites celebrated Passover every year since their liberation from Egyptian captivity, a liberation that took place through the shed blood of a lamb. DEITY OF CHRIST. A legion was the largest unit of the Roman army, numbering up to six thousand soldiers. Note Matt. Yet the next life will also be very different from life now (1 Cor. John the Baptist is dead, having prepared the way for Jesus. Gentleness. We might say faith and repentance are two sides of the single coin of salvation. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1889 1892, available online at, We rejoice with you as you finish studying the book of Mark! All rights reserved. He was a member of both the Teamsters International Union and the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union. Jesus is the ultimate bridegroom, loving his wife (the church) despite her faithlessness, to the point of dying for her (Eph. For it is because God turned down Jesus prayer for deliverance that you and I can know that God will do whatever it takes to deliver us from sin and death. In Mark 13:2427 Jesus broadens his vision to focus on cosmic events in the more distant future than the tribulation he has been describing in Mark 13:1423. These include the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of . The world offers up careers as one of many means of self-salvation. (NIV), 1 Peter 5:13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Where has your theology been tweaked or corrected as you have studied Mark? Its a deadly combination with postmodernity. Copyright 2022, John Mark Comer. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 1926 1930, available online at. Three times in Mark 13 Jesus refers to the elect, or the chosen ones (Mark 13:20, 22, 27). Taken with Mark 7:24 30, what does the feeding of the 4,000 show about who Jesus is for Gentiles? The Pharisees were frequently criticized by Jesus for their hypocritical practices. What is the central point Jesus is making in this passage? 8:32). In closing this, for now, heres a good succinct definition of polytheism, The belief in a multitude of distinct and separate deities [i.e. Followers of Jesus Christ are not required to qualify with any self-generated prerequisites. We who often feel the voice of accusation within do, in ourselves, deserve such condemnation. Jesus first words in Mark are, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:15). 8:2829). Considerable disagreement exists as to the method of baptism (i.e., sprinkling vs. immersion) and who may be baptized (i.e., believers only vs. believers and their infant children). All around us in the culture and deep within our own body memories are lies: deceptive ideas that wreak havoc on our emotional health and spiritual well-being, and deceptive ideas about who God is, who we are, and what the good life truly is. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Mark 15:34). Sin and suffering remained. and rest a while, says Jesus (Mark 6:31). We can be assured that all our prayers are heard because Jesus had a prayer to which God said no. Also striking is the reversal that takes place, as the smallest seed provides a tree with the greatest branches (note also Ezek. Those who are in Christ, however, can be fully assured that God is well pleased with them, because they have been covered by Christs righteousness and adopted into Gods family as his very children. Circa 2000 evangelical churches began exposing their Young Adult and Youth Groups to alternative services e.g. But this ruler laid down his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). In Mark 7:123 a conflict with the Pharisees about hand-washing leads to a teaching by Jesus on moral defilement. Unmerited favor, especially the free gift of salvation that God gives to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only One who can bring the salvation the world so desperately desires. To touch such uncleanness would make oneself unclean. We might say faith and repentance are two sides of the single coin of salvation. FROM THE INSIDE OUT. john mark comer Letters to the Editor: Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer, . Why a cloud? One way is to emphasize his sovereignty to the neglect of human responsibility. Thus in Mark 15:39, when the centurion exclaims that Jesus was the Son of God, we are to join the centurion in seeing that Jesus is not only the Son of God in that he is the Messiah, but also that he is the Son of God in that he is divine. Once again, its so practical which I appreciate!!!! In the garden of Gethsemane Jesus prayed that, if possible, the hour might pass from him (Mark 14:35). Unclean plus clean equaled unclean. Read through the complete passage for this study, Mark 1:120. Author of The Gospel in Bonds) Revival At the beginning of the 1960s, the Lord sent a spiritual revival among the Evangelical Baptists1 of the Soviet Union. See Leviticus 13. (2) Ibid., 95. Revelation picks up on this theme, exulting in those who have conquered by the blood of the Lamb (Rev. So its clear John Mark Comer is a polytheist; and, as a matter of fact, Comer even teaches in this same sermon that the LORD God Almightythe one true and living Godof the Bibleactually created these lesser deities. . In Gods sight, however, her tiny gift was greater than the showy generosity of many rich people (Mark 12:41). The mocking religious authorities taunted Jesus, saying, He saved others; he cannot save himself (Mark 15:31). They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. What matters is the heart. 8:14 17; Heb. THE PASSOVER LAMB. As Apprising Ministries continues watching the implosion of evangelicalism, I can tell you that much of its recent apostasy can be traced to the Emerging Church aka the postmodern liberal cult of the Emergent Church. Lastly, we encourage you to occasionally take time to look back through this study, reviewing notes that you have written, and reflecting again on the key themes that the Lord has taught you about himself and about his Word. In the beginning, darkness covered the earth (Gen. 1:2). (source, smiley face his). One reason for this is that it is those who know their need who will respond to the gospel; those who believe they are already insiders often fail to feel their need for the gospel. While the Bible is filled with commands, and these commands must unquestionably be heeded by believers, the overarching story line of the Bible is one of rescue and deliveranceof gospel. 17:2224; Dan. ATONEMENT. He was doing more than this, though. May these things become a treasure for you throughout your lifewhich we pray will be true for you, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Learn Religions, Dec. 6, 2021, learnreligions.com/john-mark-author-of-the-gospel-of-mark-701085. As for the verses themselves, they contain various Greek words and expressions uncommon to Mark, and there are stylistic differences as well. Jesus clarifies here our understanding of the fallen human condition. The King James Bible calls him Marcus. . As you glance over Mark 13:437, what do you think might be the central point Jesus wants to get across? Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 1 for your own life today. Though this title assumes Jesus humanity, its main significance lies in its hearkening back to Daniel 7. Jesus did not come for the religious elite, the socially privileged. 7:14 16; Psalm 2; Jer. Help train Christians to boldly share the good news of Jesus Christ in a way that clearly communicates to this secular age. 16:17) but incomplete. Israel was called to be a fruitful tree but failed: When I would gather them, declares the Lord, there are no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree; even the leaves are withered (Jer. At the end of all things, Mark 13:10 is fulfilled and the nations walk in the New Jerusalem and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it (Rev. Comer's unique conversational style lends itself to a hard-hitting yet compassionate challenge to flee from the lies we believe and embody. Then review the following questions and write your own notes on them concerning this phase of Jesus life and ministry. 1:5; Heb. When Jesus died on the cross, once more, as in Genesis 1:2, there was darkness over the whole land (Mark 15:33). Indeed, not only is the initiative totally on the side of Jesus, but Jesus goes to blue-collar, untrained fishermen to begin to build his church. What matters is the heart. . These parables prove to be not only instruction for those inside but also judgment for those outside. What is common to each of the first three seeds of the sower parable (Mark 4:1519)? He was starting over. SABBATH. 20:10). God does not choose those who make the cut in some waymorally, socially, intellectually. His people were then instructed likewise to rest on the seventh day. What is the main point of each of the next three parablesa lamp under a basket (Mark 4:2125), a growing seed (Mark 4:2629), and the mustard seed (Mark 4:3034)? John Mark is a minor biblical figure who lived during the first century. How can the Messiah be both? Mark 10:1316 set forth children as examples of the basic attitude everyone must have before he or she enters the kingdom of God (see also Mark 9:3536). Powerful and prophetic. 11:1116; 40:311; 42:16; 43:2, 57, 16 19; 48:20 49:11; 51:10). He has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. Jesus says that he is going to be rejected by the religious authorities of the day, and that is of course true. When Jesus laments being forsaken by God, we see the reason that we are never forsaken by God (note Josh. To both parties Jesus asks, What do you want me to do for you? (Mark 10:36, 51), yet while James and John request glory, Bartimaeus requests mercy. Christs deity is underscored both explicitly and implicitly in this section of Mark. Marriage between one man and one woman, in permanent mutual faithfulness, was built into the fabric of the world from the start. 34:67). In these opening chapters his ministry is one of both word and deed. Take time to reflect on the implications of Mark 8:279:50 for your own life today. 1:21; Heb. The embracing of the nations in the kingdom of God is therefore probably part of the significance of Jesus parable in Mark 4. 34:5). Such a tree was proverbial in ancient literature, referring to the national superpower of the day, in whose shade the nations (birds) nested. While it might be tempting to leave the church in order to find answers, Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church (The Gospel Coalition, 2021) argues that church should be the best place to deal with doubts. . Available now (Amazon | TGC Store). This king was called Gods son in the Old Testament (e.g., 2 Sam. GOD-FORSAKEN. Jesus is indeed lord even of the Sabbath.. . Consider especially the issue of discipleship. Instead Jesus is likely identifying with the people. How does he link up the mistake of the Pharisees with the mistake Gods people have made in centuries past (note Mark 7:67)? It is those who know their need, not those who assume their superiority, on whom God pours out mercy. 7:1216, reign forever (and note Bartimaeuss crying out to Jesus as the son of David in Mark 10:4748). In Mark 5 Jairus asked Jesus to heal his daughter from a sickness. What does this passage indicate about the key failure on the part of the crowd and the disciples? He has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. The Old Testament recounts the consistent failure, however, of the twelve tribes to do thisindeed, the tribes were hardly able to get along with one another! 26:26 29; Luke 22:1820; 1 Cor. Take a moment now to ask for the Lords blessing and help as you continue in this study of Mark. Get your FREE eBook about deconstruction: 'Before You Lose Your Faith'. (For further background, see the ESV Study Bible, pages 18951898, available online at www.esvbible.org.). Whatever the precise meaning of Jesus words, we know that his words will not pass away (Mark 13:31). Jesus says in Mark 2:19 that his disciples do not fast because the bridegroom is with them. Referring to himself in this way, Jesus links up with a whole-Bible theme in which Gods relationship with his people is likened to a husbands relationship to his wife (e.g., Isa. Here we see that the kingdom of God is at hand. God has done this by bringing history to a climax (the time is fulfilled), yet at the same time people are called to respond in a certain way (repent and believe). Ultimately, Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5; cf. Bear in mind Mark 14:58 and Mark 15:38 in considering your answer. . We have seen that Mark 8 is the pinnacle and hinge of Mark. Main significance lies in its hearkening back to Daniel 7 John make a radically different request does... Pray in Jesus and his work on our behalf, we are to... 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