Today's Reading | September 6, 2024
Mark 7:14-23
Introduction Mark 7:14–23: Today’s reading is Mark’s account of the second extended speech of Jesus (see Mark 4:1–34, the readings from September 1, 2, and 3). Jesus emphasizes that impurity comes from one’s heart and not by improper observance of ritual practices. Today’s Key Verse: Mark 7:15b [Jesus said:] “It is what comes out of you that makes you unclean.”…
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