March 1, 2023
Texts: Mark 10:41-45; 11:15-18; 12:28-34; 14:22-25 Days 43-46 in Around the Bible in Eighty Days. As Jesus traveled to Jerusalem in order to suffer and die, he frames this journey as one of service. The mission of Jesus is to serve others, and that is why he became a “slave of all.” The “Son of […]
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Biblical Texts, Theodrama | Tagged: Cleansing of the Temple, Eucharist, First Commandment, Greatest Commandments, Last Supper, Leadership, Lord's Supper, Ransom, Second commandment, Servant, Service, Table, Temple |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 28, 2012
Leaving Perea and nearing Jericho, Jesus led the way towards Jerusalem. This is a determined, focused step in Mark’s description; Jesus is headed to Jerusalem. The disciples are alarmed (amazed) and others accompanying them are afraid. Apparently, they were astonished and concerned that Jesus was headed to Jerusalem where his enemies were numerous and powerful. […]
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Theology | Tagged: Authority, Bible-Mark, Gospel of Mark, Greatness, Kingdom of God, Mark 10:32-45, Power, Service, Suffering |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks