Jason Meyer is the author of Mark For You, a volume in the “God’s Word For You” series that is published by The Good Book Company.
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“God’s Word For You” Series
As Carl Laferton (the series editor) mentions in the preface, the aim of this series is to be Bible-centered, Christ-glorifying, relevantly applied, and easily readable. Each volume is written in such a way so that the reader may read, feed, and/or lead. In other words, this book could be read from cover to cover, or as a daily devotional, or as a resource that assists in preparation to lead others through the study of God’s Word. These are not technical commentaries dealing with original languages or interacting with historical and recent scholarship. However, they are verse by verse expository guides to books of the Bible. Though not intended to be exhaustive in their interaction with the text, they are nevertheless quite thorough in their treatment of each verse.
Layout and Content of Mark For You
Each chapter is divided into 2 parts. As one works through the chapter, each verse is found in bold (making it very easy for those who are using this as a resource to teach). There are also bold headings that help the reader to know what each section of the text is about. I also like the added touch of the indented quotes found on some of the pages. Each chapter includes questions for reflections. Lastly, I just want to mention that there is a glossary included at the back of the book. Every now and then, the reader will come across a word that is gray, indicating that the word is found in the glossary due to it being a word that is not used in everyday language outside of the church. This can be very helpful!
As far as this volume is concerned, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Meyer proves to be a phenomenal Bible teacher! He is very clear in his writing and he covers a lot of ground in this work. I personally greatly enjoy reading technical commentaries, but this volume, though not considered technical, still deals with the text in such a faithful manner that I’ll return to it again and again as I study the Gospel of Mark. Meyer helps the reader to not only love this Gospel more and more, but to love Jesus more and more. He does a phenomenal job of guiding the reader through this Gospel verse by verse.
I recommend this volume within the series “God’ Word for You”. I have come to love this series, and it is because of excellent volumes like this one by Chester. Tolle Lege, take up and read!
Other Book Reviews in the “God’s Word For You” Series:
- 1 & 2 Samuel For You
- 1 & 2 Timothy For You
- 2 Corinthians For You
- Colossians & Philemon For You
- Ephesians For You
- Exodus For You
- Galatians For You
- Hebrews For You
- John For You
- Luke For You
- Philippians For You
- Proverbs For You
- Psalms For You
- Revelation For You
- Romans For You
- Ruth For You
- Titus For You
Disclaimer: My thanks to the Good Book Co. for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Matt became a joyful follower of Jesus at the age of 21. He is very grateful to be a husband to Lindsey, and a father to four boys. He is an ordained minister (teaching elder) in the PCA. He previously served as a pastor of biblical counseling and is currently a corporate chaplain in southern Delaware. Matt received his Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds an advanced certification in biblical counseling from the Association of Biblical Counselors. In his free time, he loves playing with his boys, traveling with his wife, and reading (and buying!) books.
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