Is Mark 2:26 a Bible Contradiction?
Update: 2025-08-25
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Jesus says Abiathar was the high priest in Mark 2, but 1 Samuel says it was Abimelech. Was Jesus wrong? Did the Gospel writers get it wrong? Either way, Pesky Passages on TikTok claims this contradiction creates problems for biblical inerrancy. Let's take a closer look and bring our questions! I'll take calls when I finish with my comments.
Content Discussed
0:00 Intro
1:02 Updates & future shows
3:33 Objections against Christianity provide a great opportunity to grow
5:50 The role of presuppositions in Bible contradictions
8:22 Did Jesus get it wrong? What's the context for Mark 2:26 ?
13:21 Who was the high priest in 1 Samuel? How should "epi" be translated?
19:35 Why was Abiathar named?
24:43 Does Jesus's statement rewrite history? Did Jesus get it wrong, or did the writer get it wrong?
30:32 Am I doing "Apologetics Gymnastics?"
37:46 LISTENER QUESTION: Would you approach verses in the Quran in the same way?
39:29 LISTENER QUESTION: Did I use a false dichotomy with evolution?
40:15 LISTENER QUESTION: MAVEN speakers and steel-manning other arguments.
43:09 Do you find this show valuable? Consider spreading the content and supporting.
44:43 LISTENER QUESTION: Do you have any apologetics book recommendations?
Content Discussed
0:00 Intro
1:02 Updates & future shows
3:33 Objections against Christianity provide a great opportunity to grow
5:50 The role of presuppositions in Bible contradictions
8:22 Did Jesus get it wrong? What's the context for Mark 2:26 ?
13:21 Who was the high priest in 1 Samuel? How should "epi" be translated?
19:35 Why was Abiathar named?
24:43 Does Jesus's statement rewrite history? Did Jesus get it wrong, or did the writer get it wrong?
30:32 Am I doing "Apologetics Gymnastics?"
37:46 LISTENER QUESTION: Would you approach verses in the Quran in the same way?
39:29 LISTENER QUESTION: Did I use a false dichotomy with evolution?
40:15 LISTENER QUESTION: MAVEN speakers and steel-manning other arguments.
43:09 Do you find this show valuable? Consider spreading the content and supporting.
44:43 LISTENER QUESTION: Do you have any apologetics book recommendations?
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