Happy New Year At the beginning of a new year, it is natural to evaluate what happened over the last year. Have we accomplished what we had hoped? My Pastor asked, “What did you learn in 2019?” which naturally leads…
Tag: Mark
Go and Make Disciples of All the Nations
These are the final days that Jesus has with his disciples on the earth. They might have understood all he said to them before he was crucified, but it is hard for us to understand when we don’t have context…
He Has Been Raised From the Dead
Jesus died and there are only a few hours before the end of the day. The Sabbath begins at sun down and any of the children of Israel know that he cannot be left where he is. Jesus disciples, not…
Darkness Came Over All the Land
These are the final hours leading to the crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate is called to pass sentence because it was illegal for the Jews to execute anyone. Pilate gives the Jews a choice, Jesus who has done no wrong or…
I Find No Basis for an Accusation
Jesus has been bound and brought before all of the Jewish religious leaders, the chief priests, the Sanhedrin, the peoples’ council of elders and Jesus has told them he is the Son of Man. It is for this that they…
The Cup That the Father Has Given Me
Jesus has prayed in the garden and now a crowd shows up with lanterns and torches and swords and clubs. They wouldn’t dare touch him in the temple courts where the people were, but this group from the chief priests…
This is Life Eternal
Jesus is preparing the world for the age to come, a time when the Kingdom of God has come near, a time when the final sacrifice has been made, a time when people may choose to believe God and accept…
Satan has Demanded But I Have Prayed
There is an enemy that we face in this world and he has some authority. He tempted Jesus and Jesus answered, “It is written” and the devil left him alone. Peter is going to be tempted, and it seems he…
Drink From It All of You
Jesus and his disciples gather in Jerusalem for the Passover feast. They have prepared a place for them to have a meal together and as they all get settled, Jesus says one of you will betray me. They are all…
You Also Wash One Another’s Feet
Jesus spends his last few days with his disciples in Jerusalem and evenings in Bethany. Martha prepares a dinner for them and Lazarus joins, then Mary brings a flask of perfumed oil and pours it on Jesus, anointing him for…
They Will See the Son of Man Arriving
There have been many abominations in the history of man. But when we see this abomination in Matthew 24:15-16 “standing in the holy place”, it is time for “those in Judea” to flee. This final act will trigger a great…
When Will These Things Happen?
Israel, Jerusalem, the temple, were established by God in Deuteronomy 7:6 (LEB) “a holy people for Yahweh your God” yet they didn’t accept Jesus as the Christ. Jesus honors what God established through Moses, but warns the people of the…
And Who is My Neighbor?
Most people have heard these two, the greatest commandments, Love the Lord your God and Love your neighbor as yourself. But here, Jesus makes two important points: First, he says that all the law and the prophets hang on these…
Which Did the Will of His Father?
These last parables that Jesus is teaching the chief priests and the scribes and the elders in Jerusalem are easily understood and it is clear that Jesus is talking directly to them. When he finishes the parable of the two…
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