Review and Reflect on Mark 8:1-10
This chapter marks a significant turning point in Jesus’ life and ministry as we will see over the next several posts. He has travelled all around the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee teaching about...
View ArticleReview and Reflect on Mark 10:1-12
Working through books of the Bible like this is a good thing. It helps us to understand broad passages of scripture and themes that run through scripture. Another thing it does is forces us to deal...
View ArticleReview and Reflect on Mark 10:13-16
It seems a little odd that the story about children in Mark 10:13-16 is sandwiched between teaching about divorce and wealth. Jesus welcomed the children and the occasion provided for an illustration....
View ArticleReview and Reflect on Mark 10:17-31
The story of this wealthy man in Mark 10:17-31 is a contrast to the previous few verses about those who enter the Kingdom like children. This story describes again the intensity and seriousness of...
View ArticleReview and Reflect on Mark 10:32-52
At the end of Mark 10, Jesus continues to teach and heal and expand his ministry. The last few posts have looked at how he has dealt with his disciples’ desire to be given positions of prominence and...
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