Day 66 Bible Reading - Mark 13: 32 (ESV)

Leviticus 15 and 16, Mark 13: 32-37, Mark 14: 1-16, Psalm 35: 11-18

Mark 13: 32 (ESV)

“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

I was listening to a discussion today on the hypostatic union which is the idea that “Jesus Christ is true God and true man”. Or in other words, Jesus Christ is fully human and fully divine that these two natures cannot be separated. Verse 32 from Mark 13 was cited as evidence for the idea of the hypostatic union, because even Christ said he himself does not know everything that God knows. Only God knows everything or is omniscient. I like the idea of Christ being fully human because that means he knows everything about being human because he has experienced it for himself.

Day 65 Bible Reading - Mark 13: 31 (ESV)

Leviticus 14, Mark 13: 1-31, Psalm 35: 1-10

Mark 13: 31 (ESV)

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

I like verse 31 from Mark 13. Jesus’ prediction about his words have certainly come true. I find it so interesting that the Bible is still alive and well long after his death on the cross. There were many men who claimed to be the “Messiah” in the time when Jesus was alive. But only the true son of God prevailed out of all those who were claiming to be the Messiah. Even if you have no belief in God, you have to give credit to the Christian religion and how it was spread all over the globe. People only resonate with what they consider “truth and authenticity”. There must be something to the Christian religion to give its longevity, despite all the forces that have tried to stamp it out today and in the past. No one can convince anyone to believe in God, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It’s something you have to experience it for yourself. And when you have an experience of faith, it will change your life forever.

Day 64 Bible Reading - Mark 12: 42-44 (ESV)

Leviticus 13, Mark 12: 28-44, Psalm 34: 11-22

Mark 12: 42-44 (ESV)

“And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.””

I love these verses from Mark 12 because Jesus puts into perspective how much money they contribute to the church. People of wealth can contribute much money to the church, but the sum of their contribution doesn’t make them better. Jesus is telling us if can contribute everything we can, and in the case of this widow everything she had to live on, God will be contributing as putting in more than a person with a large amount of contribution.

Day 63 Bible Reading - Mark 12: 10-11 (ESV)

Leviticus 11 & 12, Mark 12: 1-27, Psalm 34: 1-10

Mark 12: 10-11 (ESV)

“Have you not read this Scripture: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?”

I’ve always liked verses 10-11 from Mark 12, and I found this bible commentary from David Guzik very intriguing.

“Jesus is often likened unto a stone or a rock in the Bible. He is the rock of provision that followed Israel in the desert (1 Corinthians 10: 4). He is the stone of stumbling (1 Peter 2: 8). He is the stone cut without hands that crushes the kingdoms of this world (Daniel 2: 45).”

I like thinking of Jesus as the stone of stumbling for those caught in their old ways. Christ will make you stumble to see the light.