Dec 6, 2015
Mark 8:1-26 highlights two things: 1) the intensifying conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees and 2) the disciples’ continuing difficulty in grasping Jesus’ true nature.
There are three preliminary issues that are key to understanding
this passage:
1. The O.T. concept of "a sign".
2. Jewish messianic expectation.
3. Framing.