Jesus’ Strange Journey - Bible Discussion led by Bill Darlison

 The topic for Bible discussion on Monday 3rd October at 6.30 pm, led by Bill Darlison. All welcome.

Zoom link: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82378042367

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Passcode: 460019

                                Jesus' Strange Journey

In Mark 7:31, Jesus is shown making an extraordinary journey. Most translators twist the Greek a bit to make it make sense but literally translated the verse says:

'And having left the region of Tyre he came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee up through the middle of the region of the Decapolis.' (Follow the route on the map below)

Why would Jesus take such a roundabout route to the Sea of Galilee? (It's been compared with travelling from London to Cornwall via Manchester!)

Does it show that Mark didn't know the geography of the Holy Land too well?

Why do Matthew and Luke not mention this journey?

Possible discussion topics:

Can the biblical authors make mistakes? Are you aware of any?

If there are mistakes in the Bible, how can it be said to be 'God's word?'

Is there another way of understanding this particular passage from Mark which has relevance for us today? (You may be surprised!)

Was Mark a poor geographer or a spiritual genius?