While the religious leaders plot Jesus’s death and Judas prepares to betray Him, a woman anoints Jesus with costly perfume in an act of extravagant devotion. Her love stands in stark contrast to the surrounding hostility. Jesus calls her act “beautiful” and says it will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached. The episode highlights God’s sovereignty and the difference between wholehearted worship and hardened unbelief. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
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Jesus describes a future moment of unparalleled distress and urges His followers to flee when they see the “abomination of desolation.” He then shifts to the hope of His return, when the Son of Man will come in glory to gather His people. Though the timing is unknown, Jesus commands His disciples to stay awake and live ready for His return, remaining faithful and alert until the end. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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Jesus warns His disciples about the destruction of the temple and the trials that will come before the end. He tells them not to be deceived by false saviors or frightened by wars and global turmoil, because these are only the beginning. Instead, believers must endure suffering, stand firm in persecution, and trust the Spirit’s power when they are brought before authorities. This episode highlights Jesus’ call to steadfast faith in chaotic times. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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In this episode we unpack Mark 13:1–13, where Jesus calls His followers to remain faithful amid a world of uncertainty, chaos, and persecution. Rather than giving dates or signs, He points to the “beginning of birth pains”—wars, disasters, and trials—as reminders that the world groans but God’s plan is sure. We explore how to avoid deception, endure suffering, and trust the Spirit’s strength, keeping our hearts fixed on Christ as we await His return. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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In this episode of Bible Tidbits, we look at Mark 12:35–44 where Jesus contrasts the pride of the scribes with the humble faith of a poor widow. The scribes knew Scripture but missed its meaning, while the widow lived out her love for God through sacrificial trust. True faith is not just about right belief but about real devotion that shapes how we live, give, and love. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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In this episode of Bible Tidbits, we explore Jesus’ answer to one of life’s most important questions: What matters most to God? From Mark 12:28–34, we see that the greatest commandments, to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves, summarize the heart of faithful living. But can we truly love like this? Join us as we unpack what these commands mean, why we fall short, and how Jesus’ perfect love enables us to live them out. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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When the Sadducees challenge Jesus with a question about the resurrection, He exposes something deeper than a flawed argument, He exposes unbelief. In this episode, we walk through Mark 12:18–27 to see what it means to know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God. Discover how Jesus reveals the truth about resurrection life, confronts shallow religion, and calls us to real faith in the God of the living. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
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In this episode of Bible Tidbits, Jesus faces another trap from the religious leaders, a question about paying taxes to Caesar. But His response, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s,” goes far beyond politics. From Mark 12:13–17, we explore what it means to honor earthly authorities while living under the higher rule of God. Discover how Jesus’ wisdom reveals both our civic duty and our spiritual identity as image-bearers made for Him. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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In this episode of Bible Tidbits, we follow Jesus into the temple courts, where His authority is openly challenged by the chief priests, scribes, and elders. Through a piercing question, a parable of a vineyard, and a quotation from Psalm 118, Jesus reveals who He truly is—the beloved Son and the rejected cornerstone. Discover how this passage in Mark 11:27–12:12 exposes the hearts of those who oppose Him, calls us to examine our own response to His authority, and reminds us that all of life must be built on Him, our unshakable foundation. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
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In this episode of the Bible Tidbits Podcast, we explore Mark 11:12–25, where Jesus curses a fig tree and cleanses the temple. These powerful moments reveal what God desires from His people—true worship and a living faith. Discover how Jesus exposes fruitless religion, confronts self-centered worship, and calls us to hearts that produce real spiritual fruit. We’ll also look at what it means to live by faith through hope, bold prayer, and forgiveness. 

Resources for Mark Study:

• ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/3Du3NSu
• Academic Commentary: https://amzn.to/3DmsQak
• Good All-round Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VH707H
• Readable Commentary: https://amzn.to/3Dl9wdz
• Simple Commentary with Discussion Questions: https://amzn.to/3Bu7cjP

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