Mark 14:1-31 "After two days was the feast of..." KJV - Online Bible Study

Mark 14:1-31 "After two days was the feast of..." KJV - Online Bible Study After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priestsand the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death . 2 But they said ,Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people. 3 And being in Bethany in the houseof Simon the leper, as he sat at meat , there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment ofspikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4 And there weresome that had indignation within themselves, and said , Why was this waste of the ointment made? 5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to thepoor. And they murmured against her. 6 And Jesus said , Let her alone ; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye willye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 8 She hath done what she could : she is comeaforehand to anoint my body to the burying. 9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for amemorial of her. 10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betrayhim unto them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad , and promised to give him money. Andhe sought how he might conveniently betray him. 12 And the first day of unleavened bread, whenthey killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare thatthou mayest eat the passover? 13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them,Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14 Andwheresoever he shall go in , say ye to the goodman of the house , The Master saith , Where is theguestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 15 And he will shew you a largeupper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. 16 And his disciples went forth ,and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. 18 And as they sat and did eat , Jesus said ,Verily I say unto you , One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. 19 And they began to besorrowful , and to say unto him one by one , Is it I? and another said, Is it I? 20 And he answeredand said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. 21 The Son of manindeed goeth , as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed !good were it for that man if he had never been born . 22 And as they did eat , Jesus took bread,and blessed , and brake it, and gave to them, and said , Take , eat : this is my body. 23 And hetook the cup, and when he had given thanks , he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 Andhe said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I sayunto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdomof God. 26 And when they had sung an hymn , they went out into the mount of Olives. 27 AndJesus saith unto them , All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written , I willsmite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered . 28 But after that I am risen , I will go beforeyou into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended , yet will not I. 30 AndJesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crowtwice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he spake the more vehemently , If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

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Mark Chapter Fifteen

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Mark Chapter 15

Gospel of Mark Chapter Fifteen Commentary by Pastor Ron Beckham Audio Sermon – Mark 15 The Cross I worked in a court system for fourteen years and saw justice done sometimes, but some who were guilty went free with a warning because the evidence was insufficient, and occasionally it was later found that an innocent person had been condemned. In Verse 1 we see the most Innocent Person in the history of mankind being bound, led away and delivered to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. Our God, the King of all humanity was on trial for His life. Governor Pilate was personally involved because this trial involved the “Pax Romana,” the Roman peace that Pilate had vowed to protect on taking his management position within the Province of Judea. Pilate, who had heard the charges brought by the Jewish leaders, no doubt accusing Jesus of political offenses against the Roman government, asked Jesus directly in Verse 2, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus calmly replied, “It is as you say.” In Verse 3 the chief priests continued to accuse Jesus, but “He answered nothing.” In Verses 4-5, we find Governor Pilate, who had observed many defendants in a multitude of capital trials, asking Jesus in a shocked manner, “Do You answer nothing? See how many things they testify against You! But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled.” At this point the typical defendant Pilate had seen over the years would have been weeping, denying his guilt, or if he was a sociopath, lying effectively, but Jesus did none of it. He was dignified, calm and quiet. Pilate was thinking fast. His wife sent word about an upsetting “dream,” warning him to “Have nothing to do with that just Man” (Matthew 27:19), and he was worried. In Verse 6 he was recalling hopefully the custom of releasing a prisoner to the Jews, “whomever they requested.” In Verses 7-8, we are shown another prisoner “named Barabbas,” who had committed murder in a recent rebellion and was on trial for his own life. The multitude of Jews who were watching and listening carefully, “began to ask (Pilate) to release a prisoner according to the custom.” Pilate answered in Verses 9-11, hoping that Jesus could be released - “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” he shouted those words, knowing that “the chief priests had handed (Jesus) over because of envy.” But the chief priests had been going through the crowd, persuading them to shout for the murderer Barabbas instead of Jesus. And by the time Pilate called out to them again in Verse 12, “What then do you want me to do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” they replied with one loud voice in Verse 13: “Crucify Him!” Pilate had become convinced that Jesus was innocent, which He was, and Pilate shouted in Verse 14, “What evil has He done?” But they yelled all the more, “Crucify Him!” Pilate was what we call a “pragmatist,” and he still had hopes that one day he might become Caesar of the Empire. He wanted the crowd to be pacified and for that reason, in Verse 15, he “released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified.” It’s important to note here that this was not some kind of out-of-control event, but it all was carefully orchestrated from eternity – The sins of all mankind were being “laid on Him” (Isaiah 53:6). The “Praetorium” where Jesus was taken in Verse 16, was the official residence of the Roman governor “and they called together the whole garrison," numbering hundreds of soldiers. In Verses 17-19 the soldiers mocked Jesus by placing a purple cloak, a symbol of royalty, around His shoulders. And they also jammed “thorns” onto His head, a reminder of God’s curse on humanity in Genesis 3:18. He was surrounded by laughter that accompanied the derisive shout, “Hail, King of the Jews!” This was all prophesied by David in the context of Psalm 22:7, when he said, “All those who see Me laugh Me to scorn." They hit Him on the head, spat on our Lord, and bowed before Him in false, mocking “worship.” Many have said, “if only I could see God…” but here were our representatives, mocking and spitting on the King of Glory. Jesus did not scream, cry, curse or otherwise entertain these cruel men; He merely submitted and endured. The soldiers were not amused and so in Verse 20 they “took the purple (robe) off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and (immediately) led Him out to crucify Him.” Jesus fell under the weight of the cross and the soldiers in Verse 21 “compelled… Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross." The human author Mark knew their names, suggesting that the three men named in this verse would later become followers of Jesus after His resurrection. "Cyrene," by the way, was a city in North Africa. In Verse 22, Jesus was taken out of Jerusalem to a place called “Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull.” In Verse 23 He was given “wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take it.” Verses 24-26 describe His crucifixion, which was at nine in the morning. He had only His clothing and the soldiers “divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take.” Hundreds of years before, David prophesied about this incident in Psalm 22:18 - “They divide My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.” It was customary to inscribe the person’s crime on the top of the cross. His said, “The King of the Jews,” which He was and is. Verses 27-28 reveal that “robbers” were crucified with Him, “one on His right and the other on His left,” fulfilling Isaiah 53:12's words - “And He was numbered with the transgressors.” We know from Luke 23:39-43, that one of those robbers, after observing Jesus, believed in Him. Can you imagine being in intense pain, both from the agony of crucifixion and the greater agony of dying for our sins, and at the same time being laughed at and mocked by chief priests, scribes and others, as seen in Verses 29-32? “Come down” they sneered. “He saved others, Himself He cannot save,” they smirked. If He had actually descended from the cross as they demanded that He do in Verse 32, they still would not have believed because their hearts were hardened toward God. It was the “sixth hour” in Verse 33, but suddenly that noontime was like the intense darkness of night which settled over the whole vicinity around Jerusalem for three intense hours, 'til 3 PM (“the ninth hour”). At that time, Jesus cried out loudly in Verse 34, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?... “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” which were the exact words of Psalm 22:1. Some of the bystanders misunderstood and thought Jesus was “calling for Elijah!” the man that the prophet Malachi had said would appear before the “dreadful day of the Lord” (Malachi 4:5). Somebody in Verse 36 “ran and filled a sponge full of sour wine, put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink, saying, ‘Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down.” But at that moment in Verse 37, Jesus “cried out with a loud voice, ”Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit” (Luke 23:46) and He “breathed His last.” He was not unconscious, He was truly dead. Then in Verse 38, the large “veil of the temple(which was several inches thick) was torn in two from top to bottom." In Verse 39, “the centurion, who stood opposite (Jesus), saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last. He said, ‘Truly this Man was the Son of God!’ ” Indeed He was (and is). Certain women were watching, as seen in Verses 40-41, including Mary Magdalene and another Mary. There was haste in what was now done “because it was the… the day before the Sabbath," and in Verses 43-46, we find “Joseph of Arimathea,” a member of the Sanhedrin, bravely going “to Pilate… for the body of Jesus." Pilate was surprised that Jesus had died so quickly and asked the centurion about it, learning that Jesus “had been dead for some time.” He gave the body to Joseph, who “bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him... And he laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.” In Verse 47 we learn that the two Mary’s “observed where He was laid.” Father, it is terrible to read about this murder of the Son of God, but on another level we rejoice, for we understand that He died to set us free. Thank You, Jesus, that You died for our sins, my sins. We believe in You. In Jesus Name. Amen. Friday Study Ministries www.FirstChurchOnTheNet.org www.FridayStudy.org Write to: Ron@FridayStudy.org

Mark 13:14-37 "But when ye shall see the abomination..." KJV - Online Bible Study

Mark 13:14-37 "But when ye shall see the abomination..." KJV - Online Bible Study But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet,standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand ,) then let them that be in Judaeaflee to the mountains: 15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neitherenter therein, to take any thing out of his house: 16 And let him that is in the field not turn backagain for to take up his garment. 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that givesuck in those days! 18 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. 19 For in those days shallbe affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time,neither shall be . 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should besaved : but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen , he hath shortened the days. 21 And thenif any man shall say to you, Lo , here is Christ; or, lo , he is there; believe him not: 22 For falseChrists and false prophets shall rise , and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce , if it werepossible, even the elect. 23 But take ye heed : behold , I have foretold you all things. 24 But inthose days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened , and the moon shall not give her light,25 And the stars of heaven shall fall , and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken . 26 Andthen shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And thenshall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. 28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree;When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: 29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass , know that it is nigh, even at the doors.30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass , till all these things be done . 31Heaven and earth shall pass away : but my words shall not pass away . 32 But of that day andthat hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but theFather. 33 Take ye heed , watch and pray : for ye know not when the time is . 34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch . 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know notwhen the master of the house cometh , at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in themorning: 36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping . 37 And what I say unto you I say untoall, Watch .

Mark 13:1-13; 1 Kings 6; Hosea 8 - King James Version - KJV - Online Bible Study

Mark 13:1-13; 1 Kings 6; Hosea 8 - King James Version - KJV - Online Bible Study And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down . 3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately , 4 Tell us, when shall these things be ? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled ? 5 And Jesus answering them began to say , Take heed lest any man deceive you: 6 For many shall come in my name, saying , I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 7 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled : for such things must needs be ; but the end shall not be yet. 8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten : and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up , take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak , neither do ye premeditate : but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak , but the Holy Ghost. 12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death . 13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake : but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved .

Mark 12:1-27 "And he began to speak unto them..." KJV - Online Bible Study

Mark 12:1-27 "And he began to speak unto them..." KJV - Online Bible Study And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen,and went into a far country . 2 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. 3 And they caught him, and beathim, and sent him away empty. 4 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones , and wounded him in the head , and sent him away shamefully handled . 5 And againhe sent another; and him they killed , and many others ; beating some , and killing some . 6Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying , They willreverence my son. 7 But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come , let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. 8 And they took him, and killed him, and cast him outof the vineyard. 9 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do ? he will come and destroy thehusbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. 10 And have ye not read this scripture; Thestone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: 11 This was the Lord's doing ,and it is marvellous in our eyes? 12 And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: forthey knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way . 13And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.14 And when they were come , they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carestfor no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is itlawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall we give , or shall we not give ? But he, knowingtheir hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 Andthey brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they saidunto him, Caesar's. 17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that areCaesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. 18 Then come untohim the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying , 19 Master,Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die , and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children,that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 20 Now there were sevenbrethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed. 21 And the second took her, and died ,neither left he any seed: and the third likewise. 22 And the seven had her, and left no seed: last ofall the woman died also. 23 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise , whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife. 24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye nottherefore err , because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? 25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry , nor are given in marriage ; but are as the angelswhich are in heaven. 26 And as touching the dead, that they rise : have ye not read in the book ofMoses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying , I am the God of Abraham, and the God ofIsaac, and the God of Jacob? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living : yetherefore do greatly err .

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Home | Daily WordTuesday, July 05, 2011

GRACE

I accept God's gift of grace.

The parable of the prodigal son illustrates God's grace. The son, returning to his father's house, did not have to journey the full distance alone. His father ran toward him to welcome him, to care for him and to offer him sustenance.

The nature of God is love, and grace is an expression of divine love. It is the infinite support and benevolence of God given unconditionally. If I turn away from God's presence within me, it is the activity of grace that guides me home again.

A favorite Unity poem reads, "Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you. Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you. Beloved, I am there."

While he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion.--Luke 15:20

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Building a Stronger Life by Dr.James A. Lee 12/31/69 Free to Share Are you concerned about the quality of life as you know it? Is there a hidden fear that makes life seem uncertain? These concerns are rather normal given the media's bleeds it leads policy. However, Jesus understood these situations and delivered a solution. What can we do to address the whole notion of fear? The answer is clear. We must as The Apostle Paul suggested that we build up the inner person. In other words, our focus is to concentrate on Jesus. Can this really help? When Jesus walked in the water; Peter did so as well. Yet, when dear, Peter took his mind off of Jesus he began to sink. Why? If we want to be stronger we must grow in The Lord of our Salvation. We must continue to pray, read our Bibles and stay focused on Jesus. These are the things we can do to reduce fear and build up our faith. Jesus died on the cross so that we may live in perfect peace with Him. He rose from the grave and will return. Let us pray for the day.