On this week's (second) episode Joe and Rick discuss Mark 16, recounting the resurrection of Jesus, his appearances to the disciples, and his commission and ascension to heaven. They discuss how the women—Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome—discovered an empty tomb and encountered…
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…