Today I offer a prayer of encouragement for serving others. Since people are made in the image of God, when we serve our neighbors, we’re also serving God (in case we don’t clue in to this truth, God also commands us to love our neighbors, and love is a verb / action). I know humility…
Month: June 2022
Mark 16
This final chapter tells us (very briefly / succinctly) about Jesus’ resurrection, visits with some of His followers, and our great commission. “…he appeared to the eleven… and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to…
Mark 15
This chapter details the trial, mocking, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus. It is a tragedy, yet out of this tragedy, God later brings blessing beyond measure. “And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak,…
Mark 14
This dense chapter contains many accounts of Jesus’ final day(s) including His anointing with expensive perfume, a Passover meal and last supper with the disciples, prophesy of His betrayal by Judas and denial by Peter, His arrest and ‘trial’, and Peter’s denial. There’s a lot happening here. “And they went to a place called Gethsemane….
Mark 13
This chapter mostly contains prophecies from Jesus regarding the horrible events leading up to the end of this age, signs which must come to pass before He returns. ” ‘See that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name, saying, “I am he!” and they will lead many astray. And when you…
A Prayer for Resting in God’s Presence
Today I offer a prayer for rest. I’m not sure about you, but I find the older I get, the more important it is to rest. Rest is a gift from God; exhaustion is part of this broken world’s curse. Let’s praise the Lord, our provider and sustainer, and seek His rest out of obedience…
Mark 12
This chapter contains several more teachings and parables of Jesus. Some of the included accounts are the parable of the tenants, the greatest commandment, teaching on resurrection, warnings about scribes and self-righteousness, and teachings on money / possession. “…some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians… came and said to him, ‘…Is it lawful…
Mark 11
This chapter begins the final week of Jesus’ ministry. It includes the triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the cursing of a fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, and another account of Jesus being challenged by religious leaders. “And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,…