Mark leaves nothing to chance in selecting words for his gospel. He abundantly helps himself to the rich tapestry of the Hebrew Bible as readily made available in the Septuagint Greek, the lingua franca of the Roman world. Mark, as he does everywhere else in his gospel, purposefully handpicks words that add rich layers ofContinue reading “Repentance: Being in Step with Jesus”
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Surprised by the Trinity in Zechariah
I love how the Gospel of Mark ushers us into the breathtaking wonder of our three-in-one God! I suspect you will be surprised by the Trinity that Mark unveils in a night vision of the prophet Zechariah through his storyline of Jesus Christ. (I give credit to pastor and author Jamey Miller, whose excellent bookContinue reading “Surprised by the Trinity in Zechariah”
Mark’s Hidden Gems: Baptism in the Cloud
The apostle Paul intriguingly commented on Israel’s history that “all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.” What does that mean? I’ve never studied it until recently when the Gospel of Mark’s beautifully arranged cloud scenes anchoring Old Testament event to New Testament fulfillment in Jesus nudged me in that direction.Continue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: Baptism in the Cloud”
Laborers in God’s “Be Fruitful” Blessing
The Spirit surprised me with yet another beautiful expression of Jesus’ love for His bride, this time tucked away in Paul’s words to settle a dispute among the Corinthian believers. The apostle was alarmed about factions in the church he’d planted, some aligning themselves with himself, others with Apollos, others with Cephas (Peter), and yetContinue reading “Laborers in God’s “Be Fruitful” Blessing”
From Partition to Paradise!
The temple veil that cloaked God from mankind was ripped in half when Jesus died on the cross. The severed veil is well-known among Christians. Many worshipful songs allude to the holy curtain being torn from top to bottom. Its symbolism is simple enough for a child to grasp: come on in to God! God’sContinue reading “From Partition to Paradise!”
Mark’s Hidden Gems: The Superior Cloud
We’ve been examining iconic Gospel scenes that Mark hyperlinked to Psalm 93. These hyperlinks stack up insightful comparisons, envisioning Jesus in a fresh way within that psalm. Conversely, Psalm 93 as a second eye on Jesus and His great works in Mark’s Gospel wondrously enlarges our depth perception. As we see and believe what’s trueContinue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: The Superior Cloud”
Mark’s Hidden Gems: The Baptism of Great Tribulation
Mark presents Jesus as God’s servant, a pervasive theme having compelling implications. How shall we serve? What heart attitudes hinder genuine service? What success may we expect against external forces that oppose our kingdom service? Mark anticipates these questions with a variety of responses. A right understanding of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection radically impactsContinue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: The Baptism of Great Tribulation”
Mark’s Hidden Gems: The Purple Cloak
The world’s finest athletes are gathering for the Olympics this summer in Paris to compete for the gold in a wide array of contests. In considering how Mark integrated Psalm 93 to ascribe significance to the events of Good Friday, I find an analogy to these optimum achievements in the athletic world. But I hadContinue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: The Purple Cloak”
Mark’s Hidden Gems: Goliath’s Sword, Royal Psalm
Much more can be said about Goliath’s sword, of which David remarked, “There’s none like it.” Last time we explored Mark’s hyperlinking the Lord’s body wrapped in a linen shroud to Goliath’s sword wrapped in a cloth. That was breathtaking enough. That was all from just one Old Testament hyperlink. Mark didn’t fabricate this outContinue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: Goliath’s Sword, Royal Psalm”
Glory Unveiled: Discovering Jesus 