Gospel

I hear groans from preachers reading this Sunday’s Gospel. It contains most things that drive [...]

First, I assume you will read the excellent commentary on this passage from workingpreacher.org 2009. [...]

These verses are crucial for understanding the Gospel according to Mark as a whole and [...]

Now here’s a Gospel reading capable of kicking off a church’s new program year with [...]

At least one part of this passage is straightforward, although [...]

This text begins our month-long lectionary “bread-based” texts. And don’t we get tired of all [...]

The disciples return from the mission (Mark 6:30-31) Mark reported [...]

The report of John’s death, Jesus’ mentor (cf. 1:9), was the end of innocence for [...]

Introduction Before Mark reports John the Baptist’s death, the only story in which Jesus is [...]