Blog Archive

1. Background Jesus left Capernaum in the north and made the travel to Jerusalem via Jericho.  Along the way, we’re reminded of His disciple’s difficulty to understand the imminent suffering and death of their…

1. Background Since chapter 8, Jesus has been speaking directly with his disciples about his need to suffer and die to complete His mission.   The disciples are struggling to understand this.  They continue…

What is the background? By the end of chapter 8, we’ve stepped off the diving board into the deep end where the announcement of who Jesus is is made clear.  Now, elements of the…

1. Historical/Literary Background “What manner of man is this” is the question the narrative as asked of Jesus.   He has already fed the multitudes on two occasions.  “He has done all things well”  another…

Background Mark has told us that Jesus ministry has reached levels of popularity insomuch He can longer hide himself. Despite the equally rising conflict against Him, Mark 6 ends by telling us everyone from…

1. What is the background? Jesus ministry thus far has been no smooth road for His followers.  The miracles and message He is preaching has been met with opposition and scorn.  They’ve been over…

1. Background “What manner of man is this?” is the question chapter four left us with, (4:41).  This Jesus is merely a man?  What man on the earth is there that even the weather…

1. Background So far we readers have been brought along with Jesus as He continues His public ministry.  Everyone is trying to make heads and tails of who He is as He doesn’t seem…