Problem-based teaching of Jesus
Much of Jesus’ teaching was prompted by problems posed by his friends or his enemies.
Here’s a list, drawn from Mark’s Gospel:-
Mk 2:7 – Who can forgive sins?
Mk 2:16 – Why does Jesus associate with tax collectors and ‘sinners’?
Mk 2:18 – Why don’t the disciples fast?
Mk 2:24 – Why are his disciples doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?
Mk 3:22 – How does Jesus cast out demons?
Mk 6:2f – What is the source of Jesus’ power?
Mk 7:5 – Why do the disciples not observe the traditions?
Mk 8:11 – The Pharisees demand a sign
Mk 9:11 – Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?
Mk 9:34 – Who is the greatest?
Mk 9:38 – Why are other workers tolerated?
Mk 10:2 – “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”
Mk 10:17 – “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Mk 10:37 – Sitting on his right and left hand
Mk 11:28 – Jesus’ authority questioned
Mk 12:14 – “Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar?”
Mk 12:23 – Marriage and the resurrection
Mk 12:28 – Which is the most important of the commandments?
Mk 13:4 – “When will these things happen? And what will be the sign?”
Mk 14:4 – “Why this waste of perfume?”
Mk 14:14:61 – “Are you the Christ?”
Based on H.H. Horne, Teaching Techniques of Jesus, p33f.