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Jan 5, 2026

126. Mark 1:1-13, Reading 1, ”John the Baptist & The Coming Lord”

Jan 5, 2026

14 min

Today on Sunrise Devotions, in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we will be reading Mark 1:1-13, “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 1Holy 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).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