Mark
« Previous EntriesGetting to the Heart of the Matter: Mark 7:1-23
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Mark 7:1-23 (ESV)
Now when the Pharisees gathered to [Jesus], with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, 2they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. 3(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands, holding to the tradition of [...]
Water and Bread: 6:45-52
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Mark 6:45-52 (ESV)
Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. 47And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he [...]
Synoptic Overview of Jesus’ Feeding the 5,000
Monday, May 17th, 2010The following blog post consists of some of the notes that I’ve taken on the synoptic account of Jesus’ miracle of providing food to 5,000 people. This miracle occurs in all of the gospels but is most emphasized in the synoptics (i.e., Matthew, Mark & Luke). In fact, the feeding of [...]
A Homicidal Banquet: Mark 6:14-29
Monday, May 10th, 2010Mark 6:14-29 (ESV)
King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” [...]
Rejection and Commission: Mark 6:1-13
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Mark 6:1-13 (ESV)
He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works [...]
