by Brad Blocksom | Oct 28, 2017 | Evangelicalism, Leadership, Missional, Practical Theology
Dear Protestants, Coming up this Tuesday (October 31, 2017) we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation launched by a simple act of academic publication, when an Augustin Monk and Professor of Sacred Theology at the University of...
by Brad Blocksom | Oct 10, 2017 | Biblical Studies, New Testament, Scripture
Mark 13:24-27 The Coming of the Son of Man (though we know not when) Verse 24 gives the timing of the coming of the Son of Man in relation to “that tribulation” (what tribulation, you ask? The war in Judea as just described in v. 14-23). The return of...
by Brad Blocksom | Sep 5, 2017 | Biblical Studies, New Testament, Scripture
Mark 13:14-23 The Desolating Sacrilege and Call to Flee Judea Jesus now comes as close as He ever will to answering the disciples’ question about when to expect the destruction of the Temple which He just prophesied. Daniel’s prophecy (Dan. 9:27, 11:31,...
by Brad Blocksom | Aug 8, 2017 | Biblical Studies, New Testament, Scripture
Mark 13:3-13 Jesus “Answers” When Will it Happen, and What Will be the Sign? Jesus has just prophesied the destruction of the temple. Now He sits on the Mount of Olives with His disciples (v.3). The view of the Temple from here is absolutely glorious! So...
by Brad Blocksom | May 29, 2017 | Biblical Studies, New Testament, Scripture
Mark 13:1-2 Jesus Prophesies the Destruction of the Temple Finally, Jesus leaves the temple (cf. 13:1 with Mark 11:27). On their way out, they get a view of the temple! Herod’s temple was one of the most impressive sights in the ancient world – an...
