In this chapter, we have, I. The parable of the vineyard let out to unthankful husbandmen, representing the sin and ruin of the Jewish church, Mark 12:1-12:12. II. Christ’s silencing those who thought to ensnare him with a question about paying tribute Caesar, Mark 12:13-12:17. III. His silencing the Sadducees, who attempted to perplex the doctrine of the resurrection, Mark 12:18-12:27. IV. His conference with a scribe about the first and great command of the law, Mark 12:28-12:34. V. His puzzling the scribes with a question about Christ’s being the Son of David, Mark 12:35-12:37. VI. The caution he gave the people, to take heed of the scribes, Mark 12:38-12:40. VII. His commendation of the poor widow that cast her two mites into the treasury, Mark 12:41-12:44. MHBCC 970.1