by Tim Geddert | Jan 6, 2015 | Biblical Studies
Having taught Elementary Greek to about 30 different groups of students, and of course having learned it myself before that, I have a few tips and pointers to share. For most of them, there’s a story! Here goes: Tip #1: Don’t depend on your teacher or your textbook:...
by Tim Geddert | Jan 1, 2015 | Eschatology, Theological Studies
In my first post in this three-part series I shared my way of reading Mark 13, explaining why I have long believed that it is a call to discernment, perseverance, faithfulness and witness, and is not an invitation to look for signs of the end-times and to calculate...
by Tim Geddert | Dec 17, 2014 | Eschatology, Theological Studies
Mark 13 is often called the “Little Apocalypse” and in many English translations it is given the title “Signs of the End Times.” But there are good reasons to doubt the claim that Mark 13 contains “Signs of the End Times.” The chapter begins with Jesus’ disciples...