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* Why does Jesus not start his ministry until after John is imprisoned? | * Why does Jesus not start his ministry until after John is imprisoned? | ||
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| + | * "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand" means roughly "The appointed time has arrived, the Kingdom of God is near." What is Jesus speaking of when he refers to the appointed time? In what sense or senses is the Divine Kingdom near? | ||
== Lexical notes == | == Lexical notes == | ||
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Contents
Questions
Verse 11
- Is it significant that Mark records the voice as saying "Thou art my beloved Son" while Matthew records the voice as saying that "This is my beloved Son"? Who is the voice testifying to?
Verse 14
- Why does Jesus not start his ministry until after John is imprisoned?
Verse 15
- "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand" means roughly "The appointed time has arrived, the Kingdom of God is near." What is Jesus speaking of when he refers to the appointed time? In what sense or senses is the Divine Kingdom near?
Lexical notes
- The final part of verse 11 can also be understood to mean "in whom I take great delight." This may be an allusion to Isaiah 42:1.
Exegesis
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