The Gospel of Mark uses grammar, vocabulary, and foreshadowing to rush the reader to the end of the story.
Month: August 2017
The Genius of the Gospel of Mark: An Introduction
This is the first in a series of posts discussing literary features of the Gospel of Mark.
Short Thought Saturday: Christianity and Politics in Service of the Poor
Paul was asking the Corinthian believers [in 2 Corinthians 8:13-15] to give to the impoverished saints in Jerusalem, the goal being that no one would have too much or too little. This idea is pretty far-fetched in modern-day culture, where we are taught to look out for ourselves and are thus rewarded. The gap is…
26 Words: Room Without Walls
26 words that say… There is no room for racism. There is no room for bigotry. There is no room for sexism. There is no room for xenophobia. There is no room for nationalism. There is no room for isolationism. There is no room for hatred. There is room for the poor. There is room…
Seeking Understanding
What should we do when we are confused by the Bible? The Bible is the inspired work of God. The Bible is a human book. It is an inspired by the Holy Spirit, but it was written by humans. It is incredible when you think about. The holy and transcendent God condescended to communicate with…
Rest for the Weary: Human Need for the Sabbath
The Ten Commandments are a foundational building block of Western culture. Like it or not, they are ingrained into our ethical framework. Some of us may reject the concept of divine commands, but no one can deny the influence of these commandments on our society’s development. By in large, the commandments make sense. Take the…
Opposition and Persecution
I live near the University of Georgia. Depending on traffic, I can be at Sanford Stadium on the campus in 10-15 minutes. This cathedral of SEC football hosts 93,000 rabid fans on six or so Saturdays each fall. College football is a big deal where I live. As such, you hear a lot about the…
In All Things?: Giving Thanks in the Face of Cruel Reality
Give thanks in all things, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -1st Thessalonians 5:18 In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem, Evangeline, the eponymous character loses almost everything. Evangeline is deported from her home by a conquering army. In the process, her beloved father dies and she is separated from her fiancé,…
In A Far Country 