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Five minutes a day: one passage, its context and a question to think about.

Bible in 5: Mark 8 — Following Jesus costs

The first announcement of his death in Mark's Gospel includes a call that still makes us uncomfortable: deny yourself, take up the cross, and follow him.

Samuel Ibarra · 14 hr. ago · 3 min

Sana Doctrina

Bible in 5: Mark 8:22-30 — Half-Seeing Is Not Seeing

Jesus healed a blind man in two attempts, and only Mark tells that episode: his disciples' sight was slow too.

Samuel Ibarra · Oct 16, 2026 · 3 min

Sana Doctrina

Bible in 5: Mark 8:11-21 — Do you still not understand?

The Pharisees demand a sign from heaven and the disciples argue over a forgotten loaf; Jesus answers with a question.

Samuel Ibarra · Oct 15, 2026 · 3 min

Sana Doctrina

Bible in 5: Mark 8 — Following Jesus costs

Bible in 5: Mark 8:22-30 — Half-Seeing Is Not Seeing

Bible in 5: Mark 8:11-21 — Do you still not understand?

Bible in 5: Mark 8:1-10 — Seven Loaves for Four Thousand

Bible in 5: Mark 7:31-37 — Ephphatha, Be Opened

Bible in 5: Mark 7 — What Defiles Comes From You

Bible in 5: Mark 6:45-52 — It is I, do not fear

Bible in 5: Mark 6:30-44 — You Give Them Something to Eat

Bible in 5: Mark 6:14-29 — Truth at the King's Table

Bible in 5: Mark 6:7-13 — Two by two and with nothing

Bible in 5: Mark 6 — Jesus in Nazareth

Bible in 5: Mark 5:21-43 — Do Not Fear, Believe

Bible in 5: Mark 5 — No One Could Bind Him