Category: Commentary

• Mark 11

  1. Background Jesus left Capernaum in the north and made the travel to Jerusalem via Jericho.  Along the way, we’re… Read more.

• Mark 10

  1. Background Since chapter 8, Jesus has been speaking directly with his disciples about his need to suffer and die… Read more.

• Mark 9

  What is the background? By the end of chapter 8, we’ve stepped off the diving board into the deep end… Read more.

• Mark 8

  1. Historical/Literary Background “What manner of man is this” is the question the narrative as asked of Jesus.   He has… Read more.

• Mark 7

  Background Mark has told us that Jesus ministry has reached levels of popularity insomuch He can longer hide himself. Despite… Read more.

• Mark 6

  1. What is the background? Jesus ministry thus far has been no smooth road for His followers.  The miracles and… Read more.

• Mark 5

  1. Background “What manner of man is this?” is the question chapter four left us with, (4:41).  This Jesus is… Read more.

• Mark 4

  1. Background So far we readers have been brought along with Jesus as He continues His public ministry.  Everyone is… Read more.

• Mark 3

  What is the background? Since the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and His baptism, tensions rising between Jesus and the culture… Read more.

• Mark 2

  Historical Background Chapter one began with introductions to Jesus the “Son of God” followed by quotes and allusions to the… Read more.