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Twist family Bible study: the Gospel of Mark
injest:
all of the ancient civilizations had myths of 'afterlife'.....I do believe Jesus was trying to spread an attitude of compassion for the weak and poor. To try to improve living conditions for all people here on earth. (remember being charitable is good not just for the receiving party but also for the one that gives)
Wayne:
As they walk toward Jerusalem, the disciples are afraid of the conflict ahead. Jesus tells the Twelve that the son of man will be mocked, scourged, and killed, and three days later He will rise again.
James and John seem to miss the point, asking to sit on either side of Jesus's throne in the new kingdom.
Maybe we should read between the lines a bit here. Peter, John, and James are frequently mentioned in the gospel of Mark. Mark is apparently Peter's protege', writing all of this down in Rome some 30 to 50 years later.
By that time Peter had established himself as a leader in the church in Rome. In this role he eventually came to be thought of as the first pope.
So according to these verses they were already competing.
Wayne:
:D Hey Miz Jess! Glad you could join us for Bible study tonight. ;) :-*
Yeah, for thousands of years the religion of the Egyptians seemed to be very focused on the afterlife.
It sounds almost comical how badly everyone seems to be missing Jesus's point. Can't you just imagine him rolling his eyes ... ::)
injest:
--- Quote from: wdj on December 16, 2007, 02:51:58 am --- :D Hey Miz Jess! Glad you could join us for Bible study tonight. ;) :-*
Yeah, for thousands of years the religion of the Egyptians seemed to be very focused on the afterlife.
It sounds almost comical how badly everyone seems to be missing Jesus's point. Can't you just imagine him rolling his eyes ... ::)
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sounded to me like they were trying to look for the 'angles' you know..."How can I get around the rules"??
in so many of the older religions you could 'buy' your way out of trouble by buying animals to sacrifice or trinkets for the temple...now here is Jesus saying "It is not what you have...but who you are!" that is important
Wayne:
--- Quote from: injest on December 16, 2007, 02:54:23 am ---in so many of the older religions you could 'buy' your way out of trouble by buying animals to sacrifice or trinkets for the temple
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Right - the rich man seems to be relying on his riches, and Jesus challenges him to do exactly the opposite - to abandon his riches.
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