Mark's Story 15

We are doing one last edit on The 150 Parables...What a surprise this book will be for you!

Today's blog...

In Mark's Story 15, in the sS, the disciples are trying to understand the meaning of the two multiplication of loaves events.

(Following the literary form, the wW gives specific meaning to the sS.)

In the Wisdom section of this "parable," the "blind man" is asked by Jesus if he can see. Cleverly, Mark has the man say, "I can see people, but they look like trees, walking." Think about that statement. If the trees are walking, then they have no roots to stand on--no understanding!

The wW is: he looked intently. The wW is telling us that the disciples, through the eyes of the blind man, are searching for an understanding of the two multiplication of loaves events.

(The wAW tells how or why the wW is put into practice)

The wAW, a prediction of the passion, is why the disciples are trying to get a handle on the multiplication of loaves events.

The blind man does have his sight restored, and he sees everything clearly--there is understanding. What is this understanding? The mission entrusted to the disciples by Jesus is defined by the two multiplication of loaves events--and the passion...A topic to be covered in another blog.