the Authority of Jesus Challenged Chapter 12 is part of a larger narrative that includes up to ch 13. The section revolves around three or four days (11:1–11, Sunday; 11:12–19, Monday; 11:20–13:37, Tuesday and probably Wednesday). Our text today begins where we left of in Chapter 11 with the chief priests and elders questioning the…
So far in Mark’s Gospel Jesus had demonstrated his power over demons, over death, and over sickness. In the context of the storm on the Sea of Galilee Jesus demonstrates His power over creation. Much of the New Testament narrative of Jesus’ ministry takes place alongside this 11 klms wide and 21 klms long stretch…
Mark 2:1-12 (ESV) 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a…