The Gospel of Mark with Esau McCaulley - Episode 877

Apr 15, 2024

The guest, Esau McCaulley, dives deep into the Book of Mark, discussing key themes, narrative style, and the portrayal of Jesus as the suffering servant. They explore theories about the author's identity, the significance of the resurrection, and the theological invitations in the Gospel. The conversation also touches on the impact of Luke's Gospel and the unique contributions of Gospel writers.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Exploring the Gospel of Mark

04:39 • 15min

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19:42 • 6min

Exploring Theories and Identities in the Gospel of Mark

25:51 • 19min

Interpretation of Gospel Endings and Theological Significance

45:10 • 3min

Exploring the Impact of the Gospels of Mark and Luke

48:06 • 12min

Insights on the Gospel of Luke and the Writers of the Gospels

59:39 • 4min

We're continuing our Let’s Read the Gospels series today as we take a deep dive into the book of Mark with theologian and associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, Dr. Esau McCaulley. Y'all I'm going to need to get a WOWIE ZOWIE button with me in NYC for this series! I'm so grateful for Esau and ALL he teaches us about the Gospel of Mark.

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