So much to take in in this chapter. A dark day, but also a great day of hope. Here are just a few observations that stand out for me. Jesus is in charge of everything that takes place.He sent two of his disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a … Continue reading Mark 14.
Month: January 2023
Mark 13.
"What I say to you I say to everyone: Stay alert!” Mark 13:37 NET
Mark 12.
Among the other incidents that take place in chapter 12, we have Jesus' response to the question, "Which commandment is the most important of all?", to which Jesus shares the Shema and combines it with a command from Leviticus about loving your neighbor. Love God, love others. Ever since a study we did on Sundays … Continue reading Mark 12.
Mark 11.
Here's your post for the day to comment on. Remember that questions are welcome in the comments.
Week 2 Comments.
This post is here so that you can leave comments sharing your thoughts for our second week of reading. I encourage you to share. We will all benefit. I have a couple of things on my mind. About translations: I love the range of translations available to us in these days. We can read translations … Continue reading Week 2 Comments.
Mark 10.
I admit I wrestle with the story of the rich man. Here’s the end of it in verses 21-28: 21 As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said, “You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then … Continue reading Mark 10.
Mark 9.
Here's your post for the day that you can comment on. "Treat your children well."
Mark 8.
In this chapter, a change in Jesus' ministry begins after Peter's confession that Jesus is the awaited Messiah. After Peter's statement, Jesus shares with the disciples what will happen -- suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection. He will teach this three times. I call your attention to the disciples' response and Jesus' teaching after their response. … Continue reading Mark 8.
Mark 7.
Here's a new post for you to comment on Mark 7. On the right-hand side of the page, there is now a link to a map of Israel during Jesus' day that you can refer to when geographic names show up in the text. From my perspective: I don't want this daily bible reading to … Continue reading Mark 7.
Mark 6.
Many events to comment on in Mark 6. This post is for that purpose. I would like to point to another Markan sandwich, in verses 6b through 30. Here we have the bread (pita?) of the story of the disciples sent out on mission, containing the "meat" (hummus?) of the sandwich, the martyrdom of John … Continue reading Mark 6.