“Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved….”
Prayer for persecuted Christians
Monday Morning: 03 Jun 2019 – Mark 15:42-16:8 ~ He isn’t here!
Very early on Sunday morning, just at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?”
Saturday Morning: 01 Jun 2019 – Mark 15:16-41 ~ Were you there?
Some women were there, watching from a distance, including Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James the younger and of Joseph), and Salome. They had been followers of Jesus and had cared for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come with him to Jerusalem were also there.
Friday Morning: 31 May 2019 – Mark 15:1-15 ~ on the miscarriage of justice
Very early in the morning the leading priests, the elders, and the teachers of religious law—the entire high council—met to discuss their next step. They bound Jesus, led him away, and took him to Pilate, the Roman governor.
Thursday Morning: 30 May 2019 – Mark 14:66-72 ~ on denial and remorse
Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept.
Wednesday Morning: 29 May 2019 – Mark 14:43-65 ~ on betrayal, arrest, desertion, and false witnesses
As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. “Rabbi!” he exclaimed, and gave him the kiss.
Tuesday Morning: 28 May 2019 – Mark 14:32-42 ~ on the agony of Gethsemane
They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, “Sit here while I go and pray.” He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
Monday Morning: 27 May 2019 – Mark 14:17-31 ~ my body, my blood
“This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many. I tell you the truth, I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new in the Kingdom of God.”
