Author Archives: Jason

Mark 9

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Oct 18: Mark 9 In the Transfiguration, the future intersects the present. We see a glimpse of Christ in His ultimate glory, illuminated in power and flanked by Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the … Continue reading →

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Mark 8

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 17: Mark 8 Given Mark’s context, it seems the feeding of the 4,000 (v1-10) occurs in Gentile territory, which is significant. It demonstrates Jesus’ role as living bread for the Gentiles, an issue that the early … Continue reading →

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Mark 7

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 16: Mark 7 In this chapter, “defilement” is one of the major themes. The Pharisees and scribes confront Jesus for His practice of failing to wash His hands prior to eating, thereby risking defilement. But Jesus … Continue reading →

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Mark 6

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Oct 15: Mark 6 After being rejected in Nazareth, Jesus gathers His disciples together and commissions them to go out in His name. V12 tells us the content of the message: they preach repentance. Remember, the first … Continue reading →

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Mark 5

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Oct 12: Mark 5 Jesus arrives in the region of the Gerasenes, a filthy place in the mind of an orthodox Jew, as evidenced by the herds of pigs that figure prominently in this story. But the … Continue reading →

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Mark 4

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Oct 11: Mark 4 My favorite part of this chapter is at the end when Jesus calms the storm. What’s unique about Mark’s Gospel with regard to this story is the question the disciples ask: “Teacher, do … Continue reading →

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Mark 3

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 10: Mark 3 As Jesus continues His ministry, He heals people of a variety of infirmities, including demon possession. This is perhaps one of the clearest demonstrations of His power to wage war “in the heavenly … Continue reading →

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Mark 2

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 9: Mark 2 In Jesus’ day, there were myriad opinions on how the people of God were to live in anticipation of the coming Kingdom. The Zealots sought revolution through anarchy; the Sadduccees were notorious for … Continue reading →

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Mark 1

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Oct 8: Mark 1 Christ’s first words in this Gospel: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel,” (v15). God’s eschatological (end time) reign stands at the … Continue reading →

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MLB Playoff Predictions 2012

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Jason

Well, I hoped to post this yesterday, but I didn’t have the chance. This will be brief, but here are my playoff predictions: Yankees over O’s Baltimore has been a great story and I really hope they can pull the … Continue reading →

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