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What spirit is this One of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.  Mark 14:47 Where did this come from.  Jesus never used violence in His ministry.  Why would one of the disciples think that Jesus would want them to draw theirContinue reading “August 3, 2022”

Tastes so good Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.” Mark 14:34 Have you ever come to a portion of scripture in your daily reading or study time that you have read many times before?  When that happens, you can be tempted to quickly goContinue reading “August 2, 2022”

Distracted “But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.” Mark 14:28 Have you ever felt like you were alone in a crisis you were going through?  Maybe a family or emotional struggle? Maybe an issue or something with your employment?  Maybe it was some kind of natural disaster or eventContinue reading “August 1, 2022”

His Body was broken And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Mark 14:22 Since I grew up in church, I probably heard and read the “communion” passages hundreds of times.  The words that Jesus spoke to HisContinue reading “July 31, 2022”

He knows  He answered and said to them, “It is one of the twelve, who dips with Me in the dish. Mark 14:20 Have you ever had something in your life that you knew just shouldn’t be there?  Maybe some habit that isn’t really hurting anyone or a friendship that pulls you in a wrongContinue reading “June 30, 2022”

Point Break Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Him to them. Mark 14:10 Have you ever been pushed to your limit by the circumstances happening around you?  So many unexpected disappointments at once that it put you close to the edge?  Maybe it was financial pressure orContinue reading “July 29, 2022”

Watch and Pray And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!” Mark 13:37 This passage is a little disturbing to me, but mostly exciting.  It is disturbing because it says that the Master (Jesus) could come back in the morning in verse 35.  Then very the next verse says don’t let HimContinue reading “July 28, 2022”

Here is a hint Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Mark 13:31 In today’s reading, Jesus continues by talking about the last days and the great tribulaiton. But He gives us a hint where are focus should be and continuously stay on. The clue He gaveContinue reading “July 26, 2022”

The End is not yet But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. Mark 13:7  I can remember from a very young age looking for the Lord’s return.  We have believed for years that He could come backContinue reading “July 25, 2022”

She gave it all For they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.” Mark 12:44 Have you ever felt so much love and admiration for God that you wanted to give all that you possessed?  What about just giving HimContinue reading “July 22, 2022”