The Gospel According to Mark
Sometimes I think it’s important to remind ourselves that when we read scripture, we’re reading it not just as if Jesus were speaking to those present in those moments that are being recorded, but he’s also speaking to those first …
I have to be honest, when I read this gospel text today, I have this image in my head of Jesus and his followers sitting on a bench mere feet from the collection box. And as each person comes forward …
Quick show of hands – who among us have ever had that moment where you’re making a purchase of some sort, and there’s been a legal contract drawn up, such as when you take out a loan for a new …
This gospel message that we hear today is not for the faint of heart. It’s discomforting, to say the least. Because this is one of those texts where we realize how important it is to take the Bible seriously, but …
You never have to go far to find somebody in need. It’s something that Jesus knew intimately, as he tried without success to avoid notice in our scripture reading today. It’s also something that we’re reminded of every day. Check …
It really kind of feels like the disciples are getting attacked for a pretty minor infraction in our gospel today, isn’t it? After all, it’s not harming anybody else that they may not have properly washed their hands before eating. …
I don’t know about you, but I find there are days where it’s hard to slow down, where I can’t “turn it off,” for lack of better terms. You know, you’ve been working hard for a good chunk of the …
I’m going to try to put this passage in Mark’s gospel in a little context today. In many ways, this reporting of the death of John the Baptist seems like an afterthought in the gospel of Mark. It was pointed …
This particular passage from the gospel of Mark will always hold a special place in my heart, in part because of a near-miss I had with my home congregation. Some of you know that I spent my entire youth in …
I’m not sure how many of you get reminders on your phones – or maybe you simply saw something in your morning news feeds – but today is actually one of those holidays that’s been declared by presidents to be …
Today is the day that we encounter the empty tomb, and wonder. Today we hear the good news that – Christ is risen! I promise there’s a point to that. We hear this good news. We have already broken out …
Epiphany 4B2024Mark 1:21-28 In today’s gospel, Jesus and the newly-called disciples enter the synagogue in Capernaum, apparently on the sabbath, so that Jesus can teach there. Suddenly, a man with an unclean spirit confronts Jesus asking Jesus why he is …