Mark 6:5

If Jesus is God, why couldn’t He do mighty works here? PROBLEM: First of all, the Bible describes Jesus as God (John 1:1) who has, with the Father, “all authority in heaven and earth” (Matthew 28:18). However, on this occasion Jesus “could do no mighty work there” (v. 5). Why couldn’t He, if He is... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 6:8

(CF. MARK 6:8)— Did Jesus command that the disciples take a staff or not? PROBLEM: In Matthew, Jesus seems to say that the disciples should not take a staff, but in Mark it appears that He allows them to have one. SOLUTION: A closer examination reveals that the account in Mark (6:8) declares that... [ Continue Reading ]

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