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. In short, the events of Mark 11–12 comprise an extended temple antitype.

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.