Mark: The “Show-Me” Gospel

Mark 14:1-11
“Abhorred and Adored”

Introduction

Mark 14:1-11 is a sandwich.
The “sandwich” (also known as bracketing) is a literary device
where two related stories are interwoven to make a

point.

14:1-2 – Jesus Abhorred by

(The Top Bread)

14:3-9 – Jesus Adored by

(The Meat)

14:10-11 Jesus Abhorred
by

(The Bottom Bread)