Posts: Gospel of Mark
Week 02 – Wednesday | Mark 2:13-17
Today’s reading is from Mark 2:13-17. Click here to see a list of each day’s readings for the Week 2. Each day’s segments of the readings will be posted on this site during the week.
Week 02 – Tuesday | Mark 2:6-12
This week’s readings are all from Mark chapter 2. Click here to see a list of each day’s readings. Each day’s segments of the readings will be posted on this site during the week.
Forgiven in Mark 2:5
The Greek word for “to forgive” (afiēmi) has many uses. It means “to let go, throw, hurl, cast, send forth…throw away, abandon, unburden…release…”, just as a start. As an example of how this word and its related terms can be used, Mark has already used this word several times in what we have already read:
Speaking not Preaching in Mark 2:2
In Mark 2:2 in the NET and several other versions the Greek laleis as “preach”: “…and he preached the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 NET) “…And he was preaching the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 ESV) “…and he preached the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 NIV11) However, the word does not mean “preach.” It means …
Forgiveness and Healing for The Paralyzed Man in Mark 2
It may seem strange to us that Jesus first offers forgiveness to the paralytic brought to Jesus for healing by the paralytic’s friends. Below is insight from Jewish sources regarding the connection between sickness, sin, forgiveness, and healing. It may seem strange to us that Jesus’ first response to the paralyzed man was to engage …
Mark Chapter 02 Podcast
Podcast over Mark chapter two as part of the Year in the Gospels readings.
Week 02 – Monday | Mark 2:1-5
This week’s readings are all from Mark 2. Click here to see a list of each day’s readings. Each day’s segments of the readings will be posted on this site during the week. Below is the full text for today:
Week 02 – Sunday | Mark Chapter 2
Daily Readings This week’s readings are all from Mark chapter 2: Sunday: Mark 2 Monday: Mark 2:1-5 Tuesday: Mark 2:6-12 Wednesday: Mark 2:13-17 Thursday: Mark 2:18-22 Friday: Mark 2:23-28 Saturday: Rest, Catch-up, and Reflect on This Week’s Readings.
Mark Intro and Chapter 1 Podcast
Introductory Podcast for the Year in the Gospels, the Gospel of Mark, and Mark chapter one.
Gospel Parallels of The Calling of Peter and Andrew
Below is the account from all four Gospels of the calling of Peter and Andrew.