Sunrise Devotions

136. Mark 3:20-35, Reading 11-True Family of God

Today we read Mark 3:20-35, The True Family of GodBibliographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

135. Mark 3.13-19, Reading 10-The Call of the Twelve

Today we read Mark 3:13-19,, Jesus' calling the twelve apostlesBibliographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

134. Mark 3:1-12, Reading 9 Mercy on the Sabbath and the Birth of Hostility

Today we read Mark 3:1-12, Jesus' mercy on display and the response of hostility.ReferencesThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content navigation aid, and for drafting episodes.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

133. Mark 2.23-28, Reading 8 Lord of the Sabbath

Today we read Mark 2:23-28 "The Lord of the Sabbath."Reference:The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance, Volume IIIR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (2nd ed.)J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsLife Application Bible Commentary: MarkDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software. Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI). Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background and commentary information.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

132. Mark 2.18-22, Reading 7 ”A Question on Fasting”

Today we read Mark 2:18-22, "A Question on Fasting."BibliographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance, Volume IIIR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (2nd ed.)J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsLife Application Bible Commentary: MarkC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software. Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI). Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background and commentary information.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

131. Mark 2.13-17, Reading 6 Calling Sinners to Repentance

Today we read Mark 2:13-17, "Calling Sinners to RepentanceBibliographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance, Volume IIIR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (2nd ed.)J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsLife Application Bible Commentary: MarkDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content navigation aid, and for drafting episodes.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

130. Mark 2.1-12, Reading 5 ’Forgiveness and Healing of the Paralytic’

Today we read Mark 2:1-12, "Forgiveness and Healing of the Paralytic."Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following S.G.  De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background & commentary info.Reference WorksCornelis De Graaf — Promise and Deliverance, Volume IIIR.C. Sproul — Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener — The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (2nd ed.)J.C. Ryle — Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC.H. Spurgeon — Sermons (e.g., “The Physician Pardons His Palsied Patient”)

129. Mark 1:29-45, Reading 4, ”Power in Prayer and Compassionate Cleansing”

Today on Sunrise Devotions: Reading the Gospels Together, we read Mark 1:29.45, Power in Prayer and Compassionate Cleansing.Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following S.G.  De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.Bibliography / Sources UsedDe Graaf, S. G. Promise and Deliverance, Vols III–IV (Paideia Press / Presbyterian & Reformed).Calvin, John. Commentaries on Malachi and the Gospels; Institutes II, 12–17.Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (Mark 1).Sproul, R.C. Mark: An Expositional CommentarySpurgeon, C. H. Sermons, Morning and Evening, Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus (Zondervan, 2016).Strauss, Mark L. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Mark (2002).Keener, Craig S. IVP Bible Background Commentary: NT (2014).The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, Crossway Bibles, 2016.Digital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. ChatGPT (OpenAI). & Navigate the Way AI, used as a research, lesson drafting, and organizational assistantAll music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

128. Mark 1.21-28, Reading 3, ”Authority Over Unclean Spirits”

Today on Sunrise Devotions, in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we will be reading Mark 1:21-28"Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following S.G. De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BibliographyHoly Bible (ESV) Simon G. De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance (Vol. III–IV)Geerhardus Vos, Biblical Theology: Old and New TestamentsO. Palmer Robertson, Christ of the ConsummationR.C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryJ.C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (Mark)IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentMark L. Strauss, Four Portraits, One JesusDigital Reference ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI) & Navigate the Way AI: Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

127. Mark 1:14-20, Reading 2, ”The Kingdom and the Call”

Today on Sunrise Devotions, in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we will be reading Mark 1:14-20“Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following S.G. De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.References – Episode 2Holy Bible (ESV). Crossway Bibles.De Graaf, Simon G. Promise and Deliverance. Paideia Press.Strauss, Mark L. Mark. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Zondervan.Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels.Edwards, James R. The Gospel According to Mark. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Eerdmans.Keener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. InterVarsity Press.Calvin, John. Commentaries on the Gospels.Spurgeon, Charles H. Sermons on Mark.Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels.Sproul, R. C. Mark: An Expositional Commentary. Reformation Trust.Beeke, Joel R., and Paul M. Smalley. Reformed Systematic Theology. Crossway.The Reformation Study Bible. Reformation Trust.The ESV Study Bible. Crossway.Digital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI) & Navigate the Way AI: Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.All Music in the episode is from Epidemic Sound