Mark
6:1-13
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
- Comparative primary texts about Spirit Possession and Exorcism and Purity and Social Relations, from Philo, Josephus, Lucian, Pseudepigrapha, Babylonian Talmud, Midrash, Philostratus. At Mahlon H. Smith's (Rutgers University) Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus.
- "Mission and Message," "Prophet's Own Country," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
- XII.49-50, 54; XIII.36-37; XVII.39, 42, 44, 48-49, 53; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).
- Chapter X, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- Chapter XXV, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- VI.XVI, VI.XXXVI, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- X.16, X.19, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Epistle LXIX -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
- From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "Faithful pastors should not have their minds set even on things that are necessary for this life, if they might be a hindrance unto them, even if it is just a small hindrance."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
- "Our Lord Jesus probably had worked in that business with his father. He thus put honour upon mechanics, and encouraged all persons who eat by the labour of their hands."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "It being inconsistent with his wisdom to work them there, where it could not promote his great end; and with his goodness, seeing he well knew his countrymen would reject whatever evidence could be given them. And therefore to have given them more evidence, would only have increased their damnation."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "Matthew forbids shoes, instead of which they were to wear sandals. The ancient shoe resembled the modern; the sandal was a sole tied on the foot. The latter was usually worn by the common people and they were to dress like them."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- "Bringing Good News," Commented Bible Passages from Taize, 2007.
- Concise Exegesis, Richard Donovan, lectionary.org.
- Commentary,
Mark 6:1-13, Emerson Powery, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
- "...Jesus prepared his disciples for potential rejection."
- "Mission Grounded in Rejection," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- "By attempting over and over to make him ‘the Messiah,’ people were missing the point of his message, which was that the Reign of God was present and that they all were invited to participate in it."
- "Something to Do," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Is there some area – some regret we can't get over, some grudge we can't let go, some hurt that has come to define us, some addiction that imprisons us, some anger that has taken hold of us – that we are having difficulty entrusting to God?"
- "No Priority Like Health, No Place Like Home," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "We all need a home; we all long for home. There is no place like home!"
- "Covered in Dust," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "I think that if the church today—the church “as-we-know-it”—is going to survive, we’re going to need to do a few things..."
- "Traveling Light," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Why do you think Jesus has the disciples 'travel light'?"
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- "They are allowed means of travel (staff, sandals), but not means of day-to-day nourishment (bread, money). They will be entirely dependent on the hospitality of those they encounter. They will be sojourners."
- "Following a Hometown Boy," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
- "Mark's account intrigues me as a student of human motivation. His hometown folks are, I would suspect, willing to give him the benefit of the doubt as long as he doesn't say anything unexpected or challenging."
- The Reality of a Prophet's Ability to Affect Change in their Hometown, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2012.
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "Familiarity Breeds CONTENT," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- "A friend recently alerted me to a wonderful set of principles used by that heroic organization Alcoholics Anonymous. Most famous for their twelve steps, their twelve traditions would make a wonderful charter for change in the 'submerging church'."
- "Concrete Footprints," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
- "We are the means of his grace. We are the voice of his message. We are the healing of his hands."
- "Local Legends," Andrew Prior, 2012.
- "By necessity, Jesus’ disciples became locals. They were not self sufficient; they had no bag, by command. They depended on the community of faith, which did not put them up at a good hotel, but had them in their homes."
- Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours,
Mark 6:1-13, David Ewart, 2012.
- "The reference to 'son of Mary,' with no mention of his father would not so subtly remind everyone of the shaming gossip about Mary being pregnant before getting married. And who would believe the story that Mary tells about who the real father is?"
- "Butt-Naked," Neal D. Presa, The Hardest Question, 2012.
- "Jesus' call for authentic ministry."
- Marcos 6:1-13: Comentario del Evangelio por Richard Rojas Banuchi, Working Preacher, 2012.
- Commentary,
Mark 6:1-13, Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- "Would you agree that we are living in a world that is more and more characterized by unbelief? If so, doesn't it feel as if we are living in a Nazareth-world ? a culture that is, at best, disinterested in Jesus?"
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- A Brief Commentary on the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 5:1 - 6:6, Chapter 6:7 - 8:26, Carl W. Conrad. (Click superscript numbers for commentary.)
- "Jesus Is Rejected at Home," "Jesus Sends out Apostles," Michael A. Turton's Historical Commentary on the Gospel of Mark, "a complete verse-by-verse commentary on the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the historicity of people, places, events, and sayings in the world of the Gospel of Mark."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year B Gospel Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 6, William Loader, Murdoch University,
Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Whether among the travellers or among those who stayed in their community, Jesus called people to be and bear good news for the poor. No wonder the established power structures of family and land and religion saw only madness and did their best to tame him and his followers. The judgement of history is probably that they have at least succeeded with most of his followers to this day."
- "Jesus Rejected at Nazareth," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
- Exegetical
Notes by Brian Stoffregen, at CrossMarks Christian Resources
site.
- "We need to remember that at the heart of our faith is the cross -- and Jesus did not save himself from that suffering and death. There is life after that death, but trusting in God's power did not relieve Jesus of his suffering."
- Mark 6:1-13, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof. John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary address.
-
Join the Feast,
Mark 6:1-13, Mark Zaineddin, Union PSCE,
2009.
- "...how does our faith, or lack there of, in God and humanity affect outcomes in concrete situations? Although we may not have the prophetic powers of Jesus, whether or not we believe or have faith in a person may have a stunning effect on a particular state of affairs."
- Marginally Mark, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
- Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 14B, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
- Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 15B, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
-
"Going Home,"
Ordinary 14B, Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
- "How have you been disrespected by those close to you? How does their opinion affect you? Have you ever treated old friends or family in the same way? How have your opinions and acts against others affected you? How can God help you in these areas?"
-
"Missionary Efforts,"
Ordinary 15B, Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
- "When you travel, do you intend to escape, or to seek out new things and new people?"
- "Jesus Despised," "Jesus Sends out the Twelve," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "Mark 6," "Rejection of Jesus," wikipedia.
- "Questions,
Chreai, and Challenges to Honor. The Interface of Rhetoric and Culture in Mark's
Gospel." Jerome H. Neyrey, Catholic Biblical Quarterly
60 (1998):657-81.
- "In terms of rhetorical background, our survey of "questions" indicates that how they function more often than not as competitive, even hostile weapons intended to inflict major damage. Questions score points, draw blood, and shame opponents. The same interpretation applies equally to the phenomenon of answering a question with a counter-question, which also is an aggressive weapon. And by observing who is reduced to silence, we have narrative clues about who triumphed in the question game and who lost."
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Callahan, Jim, "Miracle Worker,"
The Christian Century, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Campbell, Ken M.,
"What Was Jesus' Occupation?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological
Society, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gustafson, James M.,
"On Being Called: Ordination Sermon for Christopher Myers," Journal
for Preachers, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hedrick, Charles
W., "Miracles in Mark: A Study in Markan Theology and Its Implications
for Modern Religious Thought," Perspectives in Religious Studies,
2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Heider, George C., "Living by the Word: Mark 6:1-13," The Christian Century,
2009.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 200)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Moloney, Francis, SDB, "Mark 6:6b-30: Mission, the Baptist, and Failure,"
Catholic Bible
Quarterly, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials -
Petersen, Norman R., "The Composition of Mark 4:1-8:26,"
Harvard Theological Review, 1980.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rogers, T.J.,
"Shaking the Dust off the Markan Mission Discourse," Journal for the
Study of the New Testament, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Sappenfield, William J., "Bringing
Discipleship to the Table," The Living Pulpit, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Thompson, James W., "Ministry in the New Testament,"
Restoration Quarterly, 1984.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerial - Westhelle, Vitor, "Labor: A Suggestion for Rethinking
the Way of the Christian," Word & World, 1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerial - Willimon, William H., "Power-Filled People," The
Christian Century, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerial
- Callahan, Jim, "Miracle Worker,"
The Christian Century, 2000.
- Sermons:
- "Buying the Ticket," Anthony Robinson, Day 1, 2012.
- "Who Is Jesus, Anyway?" Pentecost 5, 9 July 2006, Walter W. Harms, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- "Offended by the Nice Little Kid from Nazareth," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "When It Is Time to Leave," the Rev. Craig Barnes, Day 1, 2000.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2003:
- Ordinary 15, 2009 (Mk 6:7-13)
- Ordianary 14, 2009 (Mk 6:1-6)
- Ordinary 15, 2006 (Mark 6:7-13)
- Ordinary 14, 2006 (Mk 6:1-6)
- Ordinary 15, 2003
- Ordinary 15, 2000
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Pentecost +6, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Don't Forget Your Umbrella," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "People's Opinions," "Felix's Vacation for his Great-Grandma," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
- "Jesus Makes Enemies in his Hometown," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "Rejection at Nazareth," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- "Mark 5 & 6 Crossword," Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
- Drama:
- "The Good News," "Two by Two," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art Images: Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 6:7-13, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Mark 6:7. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Mark
