Month: April 2015

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.’ Mark 14:27 Whenever I’ve read the story of Christ’s crucifixion and the disciples betrayal, I’ve always been troubled by the disciples’ betrayal of Jesus. ‘How could they betray the Son … Read More

Are You Awake? A quick glance through Mark 13 reveals five references pertaining to keeping watch and maintaining our guard.   “Watch out” … (v.5) “Be on your guard” … (v.9) “Be on guard! Be alert!” (v.33) “Therefore keep watch” … (v.35) “Watch!” (v.37)   What are we supposed to during those times? I believe … Read More