Introduction The shortest of the four gospels by far, Mark has gained prominence in recent days, especially from modern higher critics. Beginning in the early 1800s, liberal scholars started to insist that Mark was written first (the Church historically acknowledged that Matthew held that distinction), around 60 A.D., and that Matthew and Luke both borrowed […]
Chapter thirty-five concludes this section with further description of the changes Messiah will make during his reign. In what Jesus called “the regeneration” (Matthew 19:28), the curse of “thorns and thistles” (Genesis 3:18) will be lifted from the land, and it will produce all kinds of vegetation unhindered, the way God intended in the original
Chapter ten opens with a final “verse” of the chapter nine prophecy. The arrogance of the leaders of Israel made them think they were immune from judgment, so they could do anything they wanted to anyone they wanted (Isaiah 10:1-4). “What will you do on judgment day? كيف تربح في القمار ” was God’s question
