In this episode Joe and Tim discuss events leading up to and including Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion as described in Mark 14:43 through the end of chapter 15, with a focus on the Good Friday narrative. They review Judas’s betrayal—using a kiss as a signal—and…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Mark 11. They talk about Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), where Jesus demonstrates authority by instructing disciples to bring him a colt. The crowd welcomes Jesus as a king, laying coats and palm branches on the road,…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Mark 14, where Jesus prepares his disciples for his imminent departure and the unfolding events leading to his crucifixion. They address the significance of the anointing in Bethany, emphasizing the woman’s costly act as a preparation for Jesus'…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss the complexity of interpreting Mark 13, highlighting Jesus' predictions about the destruction of Jerusalem and the end times. Tim explains how the disciples wrongly assumed the coming of the kingdom with earthly power within several years. Jesus corrected their…
On this week's episode Joe and Rick explore Mark 12. They discuss Jesus' parable about vineyard workers who violently reject the owner's representatives, illustrating religious leaders' rejection of God's messengers, including Jesus himself. Joe and Rick also discuss Jesus' clever response…
On this week's episode Tim and Joe highlight how different people approach Jesus and his surprising responses. The Pharisees unsuccessfully try to trap Jesus on divorce, only to find themselves outsmarted when he appeals to creation rather than the law. The disciples let the Pharisees and a wealthy…
On this week's episode Joe and Tim walk discuss the Transfiguration and Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed boy. They explore the disciples’ ongoing confusion about Jesus' death and resurrection, their misguided arguments about status, and Jesus’ warnings about sin and causing others to stumble. Tim speculates…
On this week's episode Joe and Stephen unpack Jesus’ miracles, the Pharisees’ stubborn disbelief, and Peter’s rollercoaster moment—going from declaring “You are the Christ” to being called Satan by Jesus in record time. They observe the disciples' confusion over bread, thinking Jesus was talking about…