Within the eighth chapter of the Gospel According to St. Mark, the narrative of Christ’s coming passion continues to ramp up.  Conflict will continue between Him and His adversaries, as well as the conflict with His own followers. Yet, in this whole section, the through line is that although the twelve may harden their hearts to who Christ is for the moment, through faith, their hearts will soon be opened as He revealed to them His glory through the resurrection.  During this chapter, we will also see examples of Christ's final direct interactions with the Gentiles; however, they are being welcomed into the kingdom and will continue to be highlighted, for they, as well as the twelve and all humanity, are being welcomed into the messianic kingdom.
St. John The Baptist website:
https://www.saintjohnthebaptist.org/
GOA Parish Directory:
https://www.goarch.org/parishes
List of Sources Used For This Study:
Revised Standard Version of the Bible
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%201&version=RSV
The Religion of the Apostles
Fr. Stephan De Young
https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/the-religion-of-the-apostles-orthodox-christianity-in-the-first-century?_pos=1&_psq=the+religion+of+the+ap&_ss=e&_v=1.0
At the End of Time: The Eschatological Expectations of the Church
Bishop Gerasimos of Abydos
https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/at-the-end-of-time
The Gospel According to Saint Mark
Bishop Gerasimos of Abydos
https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/the-gospel-according-to-saint-mark
Explanation of the Holy Gospel According to Mark (Soft Cover)
Theophylact of Ochrid
https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/0635c1b0-0fb9-11e7-e820-5b79d48c82f2?_pos=6&_sid=5f044f26b&_ss=r
The Gospel of Mark: The Suffering Servant
Fr. Lawrence R. Farley
https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/the-gospel-of-mark-the-suffering-servant?_pos=3&_psq=The+gospel+of+ma&_ss=e&_v=1.0
The New Testament Introduction, vol. 1. - Paul and Mark
Fr. Paul N Tarazi
https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/new-testament-introduction-the-vol-i-paul-and-mark?_pos=9&_sid=81aa9a5a0&_ss=r
Authority and Passion
Archbishop Demetrios, Formerly of America
New Edition Coming Soon
Mark
C. Clifton Black
Mark 1-8
Mark 8-16
Joel Marcus
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Mark
Thomas C. Oden & Christopher A. Hall

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