Commentary on Mark 16:1-8
There is no way around it. The ending of Mark’s Gospel is disappointing. This Gospel [...]
Narrative Lectionary
Commentary on Mark 14:22-42
This passage holds together two accounts of two different events in two different times and [...]
Commentary on Mark 11:1-11; [14:3-9]
Each of the four Gospels tells a story of a [...]
Commentary on Mark 13:1-8, 24-37
Jesus’ teaching in Mark 13 serves to prepare readers and [...]
Commentary on Mark 12:28-44
This exchange between Jesus and a friendly scribe concerning the greatest of commandments comes amid [...]
Commentary on Mark 12:1-12 [13-17]
Some biblical texts are hard to love, and this parable [...]
Commentary on Mark 10:32-52
Mark 10:32-52 comprises three interrelated but separable units. All constitute the third revolution of a [...]
Commentary on Mark 10:17-31
Former Texas Governor Ann Richards (1933-2006) once said, “You can put lipstick and earrings on [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:30-37
Three times Jesus announced that he must go to Jerusalem, where he will suffer, and [...]
Commentary on Mark 8:27—9:8
The first half of Mark’s story takes place in Galilee, with Jesus restoring the health [...]