Monday, April 28, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation’ standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. Let no one in the field go back to get… Read More »

Sunday, April 27, 2025 [Jesus continued] “Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Mark 13:13 NIV Even when our situation makes us feel like everyone is against us, we can endure … we must endure … we will endure. When we are faithful,… Read More »

Saturday, April 26, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.” Mark 13:12 NIV Jesus warned that those loyal to him could find themselves having to choose between their family and their faith, between their circle of… Read More »

Friday, April 25, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” Mark 13:11 NIV Our witness will not be our wisdom, but our courage. Our… Read More »

Thursday, April 24, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.” Mark 13:10 NIV Before the return of Jesus, the Gospel — the Good News about Jesus and his Kingdom — will be preached to every nation. We can do that better today than ever before. So let’s make sure… Read More »

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “You must be on your guard. [When wars, earthquakes, and famines happen, you] will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.” Mark 13:9 NIV Another part of the believer’s future is harsh —… Read More »

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.” Mark 13:8 NIV The sad reality of our fallen world and our sinful state is that our world will always have war and human… Read More »

Monday, April 21, 2025 [Jesus continued.] “When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Mark 13:7 NIV When war occurs, people panic. That has always been true, and it was certainly true in Jesus’ day. However, even numerous wars… Read More »

Happy Easter! Sunday, April 20, 2025 Jesus said to them, “Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. (Mark 13:5-6 NIV) False messiahs will be plentiful! That’s Jesus’ message. Even more frightening than counterfeit messiahs, many people will be hoodwinked by them… Read More »

Saturday, April 19, 2025 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the… Read More »