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Mark 13:14-31: His Words Will Not Pass Away
1 Samuel 29-31, Psalm 106:24-48, Mark 13:14-31, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Mark 13:14-31: There are more quite complicated, interpretative challenges in these verses, but the essential and practical thrust is clear. “Be on your ...
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Mark 13:1-13: The End
1 Samuel 26-28, Psalm 106:1-23, Mark 13:1-13, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Mark 13:1-13: The disciples’ pious wonder at the beauty and magnificence of the temple (13:1) leads Jesus to comment upon the temporal relative ...
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Mark 12:35-44: The Kind of Religion Jesus Is Impressed By
1 Samuel 24-25, Psalm 105, Mark 12:35-44, 2 Corinthians 10 Mark 12:35-44: As Jesus has been rather ruthlessly questioned by his enemies—and as he has quite brilliantly sidestepped their traps ...
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Mark 12:28-34: Not Far from the Kingdom of God
1 Samuel 21-23, Psalm 104, Mark 12:28-34, 2 Corinthians 9 Mark 12:28-34: Jesus continues to be tested. They are looking to trap him in his words. This time the trap ...
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Mark 12:13-27: Escaping from Traps
1 Samuel 19-20, Psalm 103, Mark 12:13-27, 2 Corinthians 8 Mark 12:13-27: Having been deeply offended by Jesus’ blunt assessment of their spiritual predicament, the religious authorities now tried to ...
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Mark 12:1-12: Your Last Chance
1 Samuel 17-18, Psalm 102, Mark 12:1-12, 2 Corinthians 7 Mark 12:1-12: And people think parables are all nice and sweet, sugary and gentle! This parable would have certainly rocked ...
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