Tag Archives: Gospel of Mark

He is risen

Posted on February 1, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 16:1-8 Many of the earliest manuscripts of Mark’s gospel end at verse eight. It is an abrupt ending, one that leaves people hanging as they read it. It seems incomplete, unfinished. It seems in our reading of Mark, moving … Continue reading →

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No one knows

Posted on January 23, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 13:1-37 Certainly with all the conflict, violence and natural disasters, the end must be near. How could things get much worse? Evil is personified in so many ways; terrorist, tyrants, and gangs all threaten the safety and security of … Continue reading →

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Questions of authority

Posted on January 20, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading →

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Blessed is he

Posted on January 18, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:1-11 Following his baptism and temptation in the wilderness, Jesus set out in his public ministry preaching a message or repentance and the nearness of Gods kingdom. He performed many miracles; healing people of leprosy, feeding great multitudes, and … Continue reading →

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Who is greatest?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-37 Look out of number one. First come, first served. I need my space. These are just a few attitudes so prevalent today. When it comes to heading out each day, society practically begs us to always consider “Me … Continue reading →

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