But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, and let the one who isContinue reading “Mark 13: 14-23….Back to the initial question.”
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Mark 13: 10-13…..Divided Families.
And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. And brother will deliverContinue reading “Mark 13: 10-13…..Divided Families.”
Mark 13: 5-10….A wide ranging answer.
And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name, saying, I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. ForContinue reading “Mark 13: 5-10….A wide ranging answer.”
Mark 13: 1-4….Time for a serious discussion!
And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”(Signs of the End ofContinue reading “Mark 13: 1-4….Time for a serious discussion!”
Mark 12: 35-40….Needs to be deciphered!
And as Jesus taught in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared,“‘The Lord said to my Lord,“Sit at my right hand,until I put your enemies under your feet.”’David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?”Continue reading “Mark 12: 35-40….Needs to be deciphered!”
Psalm 23: 1-6….An old, but ever new, favourite!
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousnessfor his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod andContinue reading “Psalm 23: 1-6….An old, but ever new, favourite!”
Psalm 22: 25-31….And so this Psalm ends.
From you comes my praise in the great congregation;my vows I will perform before those who fear him.The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied;those who seek him shall praise the LORD!May your hearts live forever!All the ends of the earth shall rememberand turn to the LORD,and all the families of the nationsshall worship before you.ForContinue reading “Psalm 22: 25-31….And so this Psalm ends.”
Psalm 22: 19-24…..A cry uttered 1000 years before the event!
But you, O LORD, do not be far off!O you my help, come quickly to my aid!Deliver my soul from the sword,my precious life from the power of the dog!Save me from the mouth of the lion!You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen!I will tell of your name to my brothers;inContinue reading “Psalm 22: 19-24…..A cry uttered 1000 years before the event!”
Psalm 22: 9-18…..The Cry of the Crucified!
Yet you are he who took me from the womb;you made me trust you at my mother’s breasts.On you was I cast from my birth,and from my mother’s womb you have been my God.Be not far from me,for trouble is near,and there is none to help.Many bulls encompass me;strong bulls of Bashan surround me;they openContinue reading “Psalm 22: 9-18…..The Cry of the Crucified!”
Psalm 22: 1-8…..A heartfelt cry for help.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Mark 15; 34)Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,and by night, but I find no rest.Yet you are holy,enthroned on the praises of Israel.In you our fathers trusted;theyContinue reading “Psalm 22: 1-8…..A heartfelt cry for help.”
As I read it! 