March 7

  Stay Awake For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand. ~ Mark 13:22-23 ESV In today’s Bible reading, Mark 13:14-37, we...

March 6

  Extortion  Jesus said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long...

March 5

  You don’t know the Bible   In Mark 12:24, Jesus responds to the Sadducees, who were questioning Him about the resurrection, by saying: “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?” (NIV) Jesus emphasized to...

March 4

Says Who?   And they (the Pharisees) came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances but truly teach the way of God…” ~ Mark 12:14 ESV False teachers can often be...

March 3

   Den of Corruption   “My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.” – Mark 11:17 KJV Twice, Jesus cleansed the temple, exposing corruption within its walls. Outward reforms failed because hearts...

March 2

   You see the Lord’s profound compassion. You see that He never ignores the cry of a true heart of repentance; and desperate sinners who know they’re worthy of nothing will always gain a hearing with Him. You learn again what we’ve seen all through His ministry, that...

March 1

  Short-Circuited Salvation   It’s important to clearly and accurately share the gospel so there is no misunderstanding. Miscommunication can happen when someone assumes others understand without fully explaining. Salvation is like a narrow gate (Matthew...

February 28

  Against Us For the one who is not against us is for us. ~ Mark 9:40 ESV Reflecting on today’s Bible reading, I am reminded of conversations I’ve had regarding false teachers. Often, people reference to Mark 9:40 as a verse to suggest that we should...

February 27

  In the transfiguration, the Father is pleased; in this incident, the earthly father is tortured. In the transfiguration, there’s a perfect Son; here, there’s a perverted son. In the transfiguration, you have fallen men in holy wonder; in this story, you have a...

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