Kata Markon

[HStaiti AT aol.com]

Focusing on the narrative theology of Mark 13, I see two major sections: 
    1. Two prophesies (13.1-27)
        a. The temple (13.1-2)
        b. The time of the distress (13.3-27)

    2. Two parables (13.28-37)
        a. Parable of the fig tree (13.28-31)
        b. Parable of the watchful servants (13.32-37)

In the previous passage, Jesus was commending the poor widow's example of a 
righteous life. But instead of marveling at her, and despite Jesus' warnings 
not to be taken in by appearances of wealth, what is it that gets one of the 
disciple's attention? One of the disciple's marvel at the massive masonry and 
architecture of Herod's Temple (13.1)

The disciples seemed to be concerned with the glory of the temple and its 
magnificence than Jesus commending the poor widow's example of a righteous 
life in the previous passage.

Your thoughts?


Peace to you,
Harry Staiti
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