This post is here for you to comment on Mark, chapter 16. Or perhaps you want to make a comment about the entire gospel of Mark. Or both. What I'm curious about is your reaction to the "short" ending of Mark. Most of your translations will likely show Mark as ending at verse eight, with … Continue reading Mark 16. →

There is this: 31 In the same way even the chief priests—together with the experts in the law—were mocking him among themselves “He saved others, but he cannot save himself! 32 Let the Christ, the king of Israel, come down from the cross now, that we may see and believe!” We who live on the other side of the Resurrection, … Continue reading Mark 15. →

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. →

"What I say to you I say to everyone: Stay alert!” Mark 13:37 NET

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. →

Here's your post for the day to comment on. Remember that questions are welcome in the comments.

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. →

Here's your post for the day that you can comment on. "Treat your children well."

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. →

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. →