Why does Mark omit giving any genealogy of Jesus like Matthew and Luke
do?
PROBLEM: Both Matthew (chap. 1) and Luke (chap. 3) give an ancestry of
Jesus (see Matthew 1:1). However, Mark provides no genealogy
whatsoever. Why the omission?
SOLUTION: Mark presents Christ as a servant, and servants need... [ Continue Reading ]
How can Mark’s misquotation of this OT prophecy be justified?
PROBLEM: Mark misquotes Malachi, as indicated by the italicized words:
Malachi 3:1 Mark 1:2
Behold, I send My Behold, I send My messenger
SOLUTION: First, it should be pointed out that, in spite of the change
in words, the original sen... [ Continue Reading ]