Chapter twelve contains six separate teachings that Jesus gave in the Temple. Most of these were in response to direct challenges from the religious leaders. In the parable of the tenants (Mark 12:1-12), Jesus revealed that the religious leaders were nothing more than tenants that God had allowed to work with his people. However, whenever […]
Chapter eleven begins the final section of Markās writing, six of out sixteen chapters being devoted to Jesusā Passion Week. In order to fulfill Zechariah 9:9, Jesus had two disciples procure an unbroken colt that he would ride into Jerusalem to present himself to Israel as her rightful King Messiah (Mark 11:1-11). The crowd following
Chapter ten contains a series of final encounters and teachings that Mark considered important leading up to Jesusā entry into Jerusalem. Although Mark recorded that Jesus was teaching the crowds, he did not say what the topic was. However, since the Pharisees asked, āIs it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?ā, it is
