This article shows how Mark 11–Mark 12, and the Old Testament quotations therein, expound typological correspondences with Israel’s historic temple. That temple is judged and a new temple is erected, the temple of the community of Christ's followers. In the process, Mark 11:24 becomes clear: “whatever you ask in prayer” is meant in reference to the ministrations of the temple now fulfilled in such followers.

Jesus closes the parable of the wicked tenants (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19) by quoting Psalm 118:22. This article wants to give a fresh defense of the authenticity of the quotation. It gives a detailed exegetical analysis to support its defense.

Smith offers an exegetical consideration of Mark 12:41-44. He argues that the theme of the coming judgment upon the nation of Israel forms an important context for a good understanding of the significance of this text.