Mark 15:20-41 (PRT) v. 20 And while the soldiers humiliated and taunted him, they dressed him in his own clothes in place of the purple robe, and they led Jesus out so they could crucify him. v. 21 Then they conscripted Simon from Cyrene, Alexander and Rufus’s father, as he passed by while visiting from…
Pastor Rick’s Study Notes: First Impressions: Don’t miss that this passage is preceded by three miracles that extend grace to the nations and the Gentiles. Mark was subtle in positioning this here. Keep in mind that the Gospels aren’t designed to be a perfect chronology. They each crafted their unique Gospel accounts to their main…
(PRT)Pastor Rick’s Translation: 1 The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, God’s Son: 2 Just as it has been written in Isaiah the prophet, “Look, I send my messenger ahead of you who will thoroughly prepare the way for you. 3 He will be the voice crying in the desert places, “Prepare the…
Pastor Rick’s Study Notes: First Impressions: The Jerusalem team of legal experts had passed judgment on Jesus. He was a threat to their traditions and their power. When power is threatened, power becomes an adversary. When traditions are threatened, traditions become the default. Either way, truth is drowned out. Apparently, the verdict from the legal…
Pastor Rick’s Study Notes: Pastor Rick’s Translation – Mark 6:1-13 (PRT) v.1 Then Jesus left Capernaum and arrived at his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. v. 2 And when the Sabbath came around, he took the initiative to teach in the synagogue; and many, as they were hearing him, were astonished, and wondering aloud about…
