In this episode Sharon Doran continues Mark chapter 12, weaving historical and theological insight into the eastern "Mercy" gate, the early life and temple presentation of Mary, and the church’s ancient imagery of the Ark and veil.
Sharon then unpacks Jesus’ parable of the tenants—identifying the vineyard, tenants, prophets, and the beloved son—showing how the imagery points to Israel, the prophets, Christ’s sacrificial crushing, and his role as the cornerstone.
The episode closes with Jesus’ clever replies to traps about taxes and the resurrection, exposing hypocrisy among the religious leaders and calling listeners to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.
