Mark’s Gospel Series Part 52, 12:1-12 ‘The Parable of the Tenant Farmer’

This week the drama continues to unfold as Jesus confronts the religious and community authorities in Jerusalem. 
He challenges their selective blindness, and dereliction of duty of being honourable examples in the service of God. ————————————————————— You can also read the relevant bible passage, Mark 12:1-12 online at: www.biblegateway.com Also referenced today is Isaiah 5 and Psalm 118:22 You can also subscribe to this series playlist on YouTube here:    • Marks Gospel Series   and also find 150+ additional bible reflections and stories, from various God’s Squad members around the world. _________________________________________
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)