Dear Student of the Word,
Welcome to another installment of our study of Mark's gospel. This week we see Jesus turn the tables, so to speak, on those who were trying to trick Him into a mis-statement. Jesus took the offensive and asked them a question that no one could answer, to the delight of the crowd. This is what I wrote about that story:
12:35 -- I enjoy these next few verses. Jesus came out of His positive encounter with the man who questioned but fully understood what Jesus said, responding to Him intelligently. I think at this point Jesus was "pumped," if I may use a colloquial expression. No one asked Jesus any more questions, but He didn't stop teaching. In fact, He posed a biblical riddle to the people and they loved it! It's almost as if Jesus was on a roll and He was feeling, a bit frisky!
Why do I write this? To point out that Jesus was and is human. He responded to positive feedback, spoke out of enthusiasm and was probably having fun! Does this in any way diminish His divinity? Absolutely not! I have met many who are afraid of or who work to avoid their emotions and passions. As long as they aren't sinful, go for it! Follow your heart, just like Jesus did here. Do what you enjoy and trust that God put those energies in you to follow them, not fight them. Does this make sense?
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