The scene appears almost comical to any self-respecting man living within the current century: mommy asking the boss for a promotion for her sons. In all fairness to moms, what parent wouldn’t want opportunity and advancement for their children? Regardless of the way the text may initially...
Here is an interesting video from You Tube from the perspective of an individual touring the Temple Mount around the time of Christ. Whenever I see this video, or similar types of videos, my desire to visit Israel and see the place where Christ walked is heightened. Give it a look:
