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Mark’s Hidden Gems: Sons of Thunder is Not a Nickname!

I’d always imagined James and John, the Sons of Thunder, as these brash, swashbuckling, Elijah wannabes itching to call down fire from heaven on people. That’s why Jesus called them Sons of Thunder, right? But as I’ve been carefully reading Mark’s Gospel, I’m seeing it far more momentous than a witty nickname. Here’s the sceneContinue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: Sons of Thunder is Not a Nickname!”

Mark’s Hidden Gems: Tax Collectors or Gift Givers?

Has the name Levi the son of Alphaeus caused you to marvel at Jesus Christ? Who? He’s better known as Matthew. Recently I’ve been plying the waters of Mark’s Gospel, stunned by spectacular gems hidden in the seabeds of masterfully crafted literary designs. Mark’s buried treasure in this Levi son of Alphaeus is super cool!Continue reading “Mark’s Hidden Gems: Tax Collectors or Gift Givers?”