Commentary on John 6:56-69
Although Jesus’ words “I am the bread of life” are familiar to many Christians, in [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
In the Gospels, it seems that Jesus saves his sharpest [...]
Commentary on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
In this text, Jesus addresses three different audiences: a group [...]
Commentary on Mark 7:24-37
In last week’s gospel text, Jesus took to task the Pharisees and scribes for their [...]
Commentary on Mark 7:24-37
The key dynamics of this story seem easy enough to grasp. A tired and exhausted [...]
Commentary on Mark 8:27-38
Jesus’ disciples are undergoing a very intense apprenticeship with Jesus, and it is about to [...]
Commentary on Mark 8:27-38
I am working on this entry for Working Preacher at home today, so instead of [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:30-37
Jesus keeps trying to escape notice. In the Gospel text two weeks ago (Mark 7:24-37), [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:30-37
Mark’s intercalations (also known as “sandwiches”) are well known (e.g., Mark 5:21-43). Mark also places [...]
Commentary on Mark 9:38-50
This story comes as Jesus heads toward Jerusalem. Throughout Mark 8–10, Jesus struggles to turn [...]
