Three supernatural miracles make up Mark 5: the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac, the healing of the bleeding woman, and the resurrection of Jairus' daughter.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Mark 3: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?
C.S. Lewis penned a famous essay that suggests we really only have three options when it comes to forming an opinion about Jesus: that He is either liar, lunatic, or Lord. The verdict we reach could scarcely be more important.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Mark 2: Criticism And Opposition
Well, that didn't take long!
Here we are, in only the second chapter of Mark, and we find Jesus as the target of criticism and complaint. Opposition is already building to this prophet from Galilee, and it is coming from the religious establishment of scribes and Pharisees. He is confounding them because he refuses to meet their expectations of what a holy person ought to be and do.
From Mark 2:1 to Mark 3:5, there are 5 reported instances of Jesus coming under attack for his words and actions:
Here we are, in only the second chapter of Mark, and we find Jesus as the target of criticism and complaint. Opposition is already building to this prophet from Galilee, and it is coming from the religious establishment of scribes and Pharisees. He is confounding them because he refuses to meet their expectations of what a holy person ought to be and do.
From Mark 2:1 to Mark 3:5, there are 5 reported instances of Jesus coming under attack for his words and actions:
Mark 1: Buckle Up!
Of all the gospels, Mark is the most fast-paced. Jesus appears on the scene in chapter 1, and is already preaching 15 verses into this book. Mark repeatedly uses the breathless phrasing of "immediately" or "at once" in his transitions between stories. If you're looking for a story with a lot of "get up and go," Mark is the gospel for you!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Psalm 38: Looking To The Lord
Psalm 38 sounds like it was written by David in the throes of a serious physical ailment which he took to be a punishment from the Lord for his sins.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Philemon: Text And Subtext
I love the little book of Philemon! In it, we get a glimpse of Paul's relationship with some early Christians, as well as his knack for bringing his strong personality to bear on them through his writing. We also learn a little about the dynamics of household slavery in the first century. (Plus, in a single session's reading, you can knock off 1/27th of the books of the New Testament!)
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