How does the doctrine of God’s providence relate to sin?

When you show up at the temple and announce that it and it’s keepers will be destroyed, it’s going to raise some eyebrows. When Jesus did this, eyebrows indeed were raised and the powers that he came,e with all kinds of challenges.

When the Sanhedrin challenges Jesus’ authority he refuses a direct answer to them but announces who he is and what God is doing in the parable of the tenants.

What does cursing the fig tree have to do with cleansing the temple? Everything!

The triumphal entry teaches us a great deal about the nature of the kingdom of God.

In contrast to his disciples’ seeking glory from Jesus, Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus for mercy.

The disciples and Jesus exemplify the differences between being a theologian of glory and a theologian of the cross.

Jesus intended to go to Jerusalem, and he intended to go knowing full well what was coming, His condemnation, abuse, death, and resurrection for our salvation. His love for us was both intentional and aware of the cost.

Mark’s version of Jesus’ interaction with the rich young ruler.

Yahweh is the only one who can heal the wounds of grace designed to bring us to repentance.