Day 31 of 40

Gospel of Mark: Mark 12:35–13:13

1Stop

“Speak, Lord; for your servant hears.”

1 Sam 3:9. Or simply be silent for a few seconds before reading.

2Read

12:35 Jesus responded, as he taught in the temple, "How is it that the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David?

12:36 David himself said in the Holy Spirit, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet."'

12:37 David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?" The common people heard him gladly.

12:38 In his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,

12:39 and the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts:

12:40 those who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation."

12:41 And he sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.

12:42 A poor widow came, and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin.

12:43 He called his disciples to himself, and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow gave more than all those who are giving into the treasury,

12:44 for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on."

13:1 As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!"

13:2 And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down."

13:3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, Jacob, John, and Andrew asked him privately,

13:4 "Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are all about to be fulfilled?"

13:5 And Jesus began to say to them, "Be careful that no one leads you astray.

13:6 Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and will lead many astray.

13:7 "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled. Such things must happen, but the end is not yet.

13:8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. There will be famines. These things are the beginning of birth pains.

13:9 But watch yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them.

13:10 The Good News must first be preached to all the nations.

13:11 When they lead you away and deliver you up, do not be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

13:12 "Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.

13:13 You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

Open the chapter with commentary

And the psalm of the day: Ps 4

1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.

3 But know that the Lord has set apart for himself him who is godly: The Lord will hear when I call to him.

4 When agitated, do not sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the Lord.

6 Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Lord, let the light of your face shine on us.

7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, the Lord alone, make me live in safety.

3Understand

One question for today.

Questions for today; answer any of them.

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4Respond

The Lord’s Prayer · Matt 6:9–13

9 Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

10 Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us today our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

13 Let us not come into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. [For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.]'

Then in your own words, following four words:

Thank you
I am sorry
I pray for others
I pray for myself

5Carry

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Text: New Heart English Bible.