You Tube Theology

The gospel lectionary reading for Trinity 8 in this Year B is Mark 6.14–29. This odd reading includes the detailed story of the gruesome beheading of John the Baptist, concluded with the return of the disciples from mission.

How do we make sense of the story in Mark's gospel? What is Mark doing in retelling it in this way? Should we treat it as a morality tale, focussing on the characters in the story—or focus on what God is doing, and what it tells us about Jesus' ministry and the cost of discipleship?

Come and join Ian and James as they explore the text and the issues it raises. Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com. We hope you enjoy the new video format.

Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog each week.