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hese considerations for the meaning of Mark 11:22–24 remind us that there is often more to reading and understanding Scripture than first meets the eye. Passages should not be wrenched out of context, and correct understanding of literary contexts is tied to understanding historical contexts. Though the task of historical understanding may seem difficult, it results in clearer, more accurate interpretation of the Bible, making it well worth the extra effort. In fact, such work is unavoidable for any student of God’s word who is genuinely interested in knowing and responding to what God asks of us. With this end in mind, we have one more 21
