Mark Series Part 42, Mark 10: 13-16 “Do Not Hinder The Children” 2.10.24 Sean
WARNING: This episode contains references to sexual and physical abuse
This week Sean looks at a challenging passage where Jesus’s disciples actively try to stop people bringing children to Jesus to bless. Jesus displays some righteous indignation as he challenges them for doing such a thing. In doing so he not only challenges the order of power in society, he also issues an invitation to all would be followers, to consider adopting the posture of faith and learning as a child, as they explore the ways of the Kingdom of God. Sean Stillman is God’s Squad’s International President and member of GSCMC South Wales, UK.
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This presentation, and many of the previous and following ones in this series that Sean will present, includes references, quotes and research from the following sources;
Meeting God in Mark, Rowan Williams, 2014.
Binding the Strong Man, Ched Myers, 1998, (2008 edition)
Mark, Paideia Commentary on the New Testament, Mary Ann Beavis, 2011.
The Gospel of Mark, The New International Commentary on the New Testament, William L. Lane, 1974.
The Gospel According to St. Mark, Black’s New Testament Commentaries, Morna D. Hooker, 1981, (2003 edition)
Life on the Road, Athol Gill, 1992.
Mark, New International Biblical Commentary, Larry W. Hurtado, 1983, (1998 edition).
Mark, Tyndale New Testament Commentary, R. Alan Cole, 1961, (1989 edition)