Monthly Archives: August 2012

After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19) As the book of Mark closes, we find Jesus returning to heaven to take His place … Continue reading →

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:15-16) Jesus had risen, and little by … Continue reading →

Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who … Continue reading →

With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. (Mark 15:37) I have often wondered what this cry was about.  In another gospel we are told Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” right before he breathed his last … Continue reading →

“Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. (Mark 15:2 NIV) Although Biblical prophecy suggests Jesus would be led like a lamb silent to the slaughter, He did say a few things.  He … Continue reading →

The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. (Mark 14:7) Jesus was at the home of Simon the Leper for a meal in His honor.  … Continue reading →

“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”  Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.  Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I … Continue reading →

As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” 2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; … Continue reading →

When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. (Mark 12:25 NIV) Here is the context for today’s verse:  Some Sadducees came to Jesus with a riddle.  Sadducees, by the … Continue reading →

“I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.  Therefore I … Continue reading →