The Ending of Mark is one of the great Biblical mysteries. What should we do with it as a reader?
Category: Bible Study
The Genius of the Gospel of Mark: The Messianic Secret
Mark uses a motif of secrecy to mold the reader’s view of Jesus as Messiah.
The Genius of the Gospel of Mark: The Story Within the Story
Mark Uses literary intercalations to guide interpretation.
The Genius of the Gospel of Mark: Context and Authority
Mark gives context to the claim that Jesus is Messiah through his organizational structure.
The Genius of the Gospel of Mark: A Sprint to the Finish
The Gospel of Mark uses grammar, vocabulary, and foreshadowing to rush the reader to the end of the story.
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.
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,…
