God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
`So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.’ Mark 13:23 (NIV) Is it a special blessing to watch as Jesus lays out for us all that will happen in the days and times leading up to the End? There are many people today who like to seek out a fortuneteller... Continue Reading →
“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?” Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.’ Mark 13:4-5 (NIV) By now it is becoming clearer that Jesus knew things that we don´t. His followers have witnessed many a marvelous... Continue Reading →
“Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Mark 13:2 (NIV) Walking along with Jesus someone comments on the magnificent and beautiful structures of the House of Worship. Impressive stones and architecture make the buildings marvelous works of art. ... Continue Reading →
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.’ Mark 12:43 (NIV) Sitting down in front of the offering chest of the house of worship, Jesus observes the people bringing their offerings to the Lord. He sees a remarkable... Continue Reading →
As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.’ Mark 12:38-39 (NIV) Because Jesus called them by name, is it easy... Continue Reading →
`Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:30 (NIV) Here we are in the Presence of Jesus. The scholars and teachers are pressing Him on important issues. All those who care to know are fascinated by His... Continue Reading →
Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? Mark 12:24 (NIV) Are we in Error? Do we know the Scriptures? Do we REALLY know the Scriptures? Jesus is approached by learned scholars. The Sadducees studied the Scriptures like all the others. They came to... Continue Reading →
Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar´s and to God what is God´s.” And they were amazed at him. Mark 12:17 (NIV) Is this one of our favorite texts? Does it show how Jesus refuted neatly the tricks of ungodly men? Did those men stand in the way of the work... Continue Reading →
“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.’ Mark 12:9 (NIV) Does Jesus paint an accurate picture of the scene of this world? In this parable of the vineyard is it easy to see who the characters are? Could we say... Continue Reading →
Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.’ Mark 11:29 (NIV) Jesus shows up on a scene where religion is clearly defined. People know when to go to worship and where. The authorities on the subject are well versed. There... Continue Reading →
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