Epiphany – is the name given to a Christian Holy Day celebrated in the Western Church today (or sometimes on the first Sunday after the New Year – no doubt for convenience) or in Orthodox churches on the 19th of January, somedays after their Christmas. It has three possible Biblical settings but they all haveContinue reading “Mat 2: 8-12; Mark 1: 9-11; Luke 2: 25-32…. Epiphany.”
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Mark 14: 43-52….Arrested for What???
And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him awayContinue reading “Mark 14: 43-52….Arrested for What???”
Mark 14: 32-42….Jesus the Man – Born to Die!
32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.”Continue reading “Mark 14: 32-42….Jesus the Man – Born to Die!”
Mark 14:26-31….It is worth looking at this passage again!
26 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” PeterContinue reading “Mark 14:26-31….It is worth looking at this passage again!”
Mark 14 26-31….New Year’s Resolutions!
Introduction:After about five weeks of dealing with Advent, Christmas and the Gregorian New Year, I am returning to my Mark, Isaiah, Psalms rotation of devotional readings (except for Epiphany in a few days). The next passage in Mark serves very well as a stimulus for us to think about ‘rash words’ and ‘broken promises’! TheContinue reading “Mark 14 26-31….New Year’s Resolutions!”
Mark 13:5-10 & 24-27….Mark says – “Skip the 1st – Land on the 2nd!”
5 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 rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.Continue reading “Mark 13:5-10 & 24-27….Mark says – “Skip the 1st – Land on the 2nd!””
Mark 14: 22-25….The Institution!
And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, “This isContinue reading “Mark 14: 22-25….The Institution!”
Mark 14: 12-21….Betrayed by a trusted friend!
10 Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him.Comment: The ‘then’ at the beginning indicates that possibly because ofContinue reading “Mark 14: 12-21….Betrayed by a trusted friend!”
Mark 14: 1-9….What is your response to Jesus?
1 It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth and kill him, 2 for they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar from the people.”Comment: Jesus has been teaching and challengingContinue reading “Mark 14: 1-9….What is your response to Jesus?”
Mark 13: 28-37….Is this passage about two separate subjects?
28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not passContinue reading “Mark 13: 28-37….Is this passage about two separate subjects?”
As I read it! 