After Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (cf. 11:1-11), and His display of righteous indignation in purging the temple of buyers and sellers (cf. 11:15-19), “the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him” (v. 18). As per usual, they sought to trap and discredit Him with a question asked in …
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Six days after Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ (8:29), and Jesus spoke of His death and resurrection (8:31-33), and encouraged His disciples and the people to follow Him (8:34-9:1), “Peter, James, and John” experienced something wonderful. After being led up a mountain, they saw Jesus transfigured, or change form. His countenance was “exceedingly white, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Mark 9:2-10The given text records our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem that many refer to as, “The Triumphal Entry.” In the text, Jesus gives a commission to two of His disciples to enter a village, and bring to Him a colt that would be tied up near the entrance. His disciples followed the orders given them, and …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Mark 11:1-11In the given text we see Jesus speak one of His many parables. In this particular parable Jesus is describing the kingdom of God. He likens it to a man “scattering seed on the ground.” The seed, being the word of God, must be spread by a disciple. We must not neglect those in the …
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