Mark 2:23-3:6 — Son of Man, Sabbath and Opposition
October 6, 2011Though Jesus was a popular teacher and healer at the end of Mark 1, opposition to his ministry emerges throughout Mark 2 and culminates in plans to kill him in Mark 3:6. Mark 2:1-3:6 contains five “controversy” stories which highlight this emerging opposition. Jesus forgives sin (thereby committing blasphemy). Jesus eats with sinners (and thus […]
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Theology | Tagged: Bible-Mark, Gospel of Mark, Mark 2:23-28, Mark 3:1-6, Mercy, Rituals, Sabbath | 
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Posted by John Mark Hicks