Commentary on Mark :: Jesus Calls Four Fishermen

The text (Mark 1:16-20): 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And...

Commentary on Mark :: Jesus is Tempted by Satan

The text (Mark 1:12-13): 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.    The commentary: This is by far the...