God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. "He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself! Mark 15:31 (NIV) How slow are we to learn? Have we become experts in getting things wrong? Jesus Christ is hanging on the cross. He is dying for... Continue Reading →
Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. Mark 15:19 (NIV) Jesus is betrayed into the hands of men bent on their own devious intentions. He is brought before council and accused of many things. In the end... Continue Reading →
And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get. Mark 15:24 (NIV) The Son of Man as He called Himself is finally crucified by those who seek to be rid of Him. The Son of God is nailed to the cross to pay for the sins of... Continue Reading →
"Why? What crime has he committed?" asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, "Crucify him!" Mark 15:14 (NIV) What is it that evil has against good? Why in the world is it impossible for dark purposes to just leave the lighter purposes alone? How come the bad must always attack the good? Can it... Continue Reading →
When the servant girl saw him there, she said again to those standing around, "This fellow is one of them." Mark 14:69 (NIV) Peter has just had a moment with the world. He is still in a very dangerous position. He is right in the middle of a hostile crowd. He is in the courtyard... Continue Reading →
But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway. Mark 14:68 (NIV) Peter finds himself in one of those all too common moments. This is something we all may experience a hundred times a day. We have devoted our lives to the Lord. ... Continue Reading →
"I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." Mark 14:62 (NIV) Mankind needs one good reason to finally put Jesus to death. They have been trying to put together their case against Him. The world... Continue Reading →
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Mark 14:38 (NIV) Jesus was struggling through His dark hour. He spent the hours laying His heart out to God. He was driven to His knees. No thought of sleep even entered His mind. His... Continue Reading →
"Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." Mark 14:36 (NIV) There He was, the very Son of God. He was brought to His breaking point. He was so grieved that He said He could just about die. What sorrow! ... Continue Reading →
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today--yes, tonight--before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times." Mark 14:30 (NIV) Peter was horrified. So are we. Is Jesus telling us that times will come where we will fall away? What? Impossible! We are His followers! We have demonstrated our loyalty time and... Continue Reading →
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