The Messiah’s Year of Public Favor, part III
Mark 3:14-19
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his series on the popular phase of Jesus' ministry with a look at the way in which the Lord prepared his disciples for their service.
The One Defining Act
Mark 10:35-45
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds' Jesus words to James and John concerning the sacrifice he must make.
The Triumphal Entry: The King Comes for His Kingdom
Mark 11:1-11 Zechariah 9:9 Psalm 118:25-26
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins an incisive series on Christ's sufferings done to achieve the divine work of atonement.
The Parable of the Vineyard and the Tenants
Mark 12:1-12
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Christ's Parable of the Vineyard in the light of the Messiah's ordained sufferings.
The Question About the Resurrection
Mark 12:18-27
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Jesus' response to the Sadduccees about the afterlife, illustrating the rejection of the Messiah that comes with a lack of knowledge of God's word.
The Question About the Great Commandment
Mark 12:28-34
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Jesus' responses to different human traditions of God among the Jews during the week leading to his resurrection. Dr. Johnson reflects on Christ's answer to the scribe's question on ritual obedience, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment?"
The Lord
Mark 12:35-37
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides commentary on the use of the term Lord with Jesus Christ.
The Question About David’s Son
Mark 12:35-37
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Christ Jesus' exchange with the Jews over Psalm 110 and the evidence of his divine nature.
The Last Passover
Mark 14:12-21
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Jesus' instructions to his disciples about the preparations for the final Passover meal. Dr. Johnson also describes the reaction of the disciples to Jesus' announcement that he would be betrayed by one of them.
The Last Passover and the First Lord’s Supper – I
Mark 14:12-25
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins a short series on the Lord's Supper as part of his exposition of Jesus' sufferings before his death. Judas Iscariot is discussed.
