Eating Bread in the Desert
Messianic expectations were high for Jews especially around the annual celebration of Passover. Let’s visit the region where Jesus fed 5,000 and see how Mark makes the connection between bread and a Second Exodus.
Recommended Course(s): The Gospel of Mark
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