Tag: Gospel of Mark

  • Taxes and Death: part 1

    Taxes and Death: part 1

    Mark: According to Part 59 Mark 12:13-17 Taxes and Death: part 1   It was the American founding father Benjamin Franklin that is credited with saying; “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Over out next two posts, we will be talking about both items, taxes and…

  • By What Authority

    By What Authority

    Mark: According to Part 58 Mark 11:27-12:12 By What Authority Before we begin, I have been asked why I refer to the days of the week at 1st day, 2nd day and so on, then giving their modern names. At creation and all through the Bible the days are referred to by their number with…

  • Asking and Receiving

    Asking and Receiving

    Mark: According to Part 57 Mark 11:20-26 Asking and Receiving 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” 22 so Jesus answered and said to them,…