The King, the Temple & the Overthrow
This week we come to the last of three sections in Mark’s gospel. After a a revealing ministry in Galilee and an intentional, discipleship-themed journey to Jerusalem, Jesus and the disciples arrive at their destination. The ‘Passion Week’ begins and Jesus faces a barrage of tests and trials, many of which he tackles head-on. In chapters 11 and 12, we find Jesus predominantly in and around the temple, displaying his authority as God’s King, overturning the corrupt religion, and looking for devotion and fruitfulness. And we might imagine him doing the exact same thing in our church and lives. Because he is the King and our church and lives belong to him.
