101. The Lord Needs It – Mark 11:1-6
Mark Devotional #101 – “And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, `And saith unto them, Go yo…
102. Hosanna! – Mark 11:7-11
Mark Devotional #102 – By entering Jerusalem in this way, Jesus fulfilled this prophecy, and He fulfilled the people’s expectation of how the Messiah would enter Jerusalem to claim His throne. And so, the people acclaimed Him as Messiah and King.
103. Jesus Curses a Fig Tree – Mark 11:12-14
Mark Devotional #103 – To some people, what Jesus did in cursing the fig tree might seem petty and unreasonable. But Jesus did nothing out of spite or malice. Everything he did, he…
104. The Den of Robbers – Mark 11:15-19
Mark Devotional #104 – Jesus explained why He had cleansed the temple by saying: “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of robbers.” The church should be a welcoming place for everyone, where they can connect with God. We turn the church into a den of robbers when we push our own agendas instead of God’s. It’s all about the attitude of our hearts and that’s something to think about.
105. Instructions on Prayer – Mark 11:20-25
Mark Devotional #105 – God gives us some simple guidelines on prayer. First of all, Jesus says that we should pray with faith and not with doubt; secondly, we must believe that we have already received what we pray for; and finally, we need to make sure that we have forgiven others before we come to the Father with our requests. These are the secrets of effective prayer.
106. The Authority of Jesus – Mark 11:27-33
Mark Devotional #106 – For more than three years, the leaders of the Sanhedrin have been hearing reports about Jesus’ teachings and the mighty signs He has been performing. Now, when they finally meet Him, they don’t accept Him; instead, they challenge Him. Watch this video to know what happened next.
107. The Tenants of the Vineyard – Mark 12:1-8
IMark Devotional #107 – n this parable, the man who planted a vineyard and built a wall around it is God. The tenant farmers he asked to look after the vineyard represent the people of Israel, to whom he had entrusted his blessings. But when God wanted to have some of the fruit rightfully his, they wouldn’t give it to him.
Remember how the day before Jesus had gone to find fruit on the fig tree but found none? It’s the same story. The servants whom the vineyard owner sent to collect some fruit were the prophets. God had continued to send them, although they were ridiculed, rejected, and even killed.
Eventually, the man sends his beloved son, but they also kill the son in the tragic climax of this story.
As you hear this parable, your natural reaction might be to think, “I could never do what those tenants did to the Son!” And that’s probably what Jesus’ hearer’s thought as well. Yet a few days later, they would call for his blood.
Find a quiet place today and reflect on where you are in your relationship with Jesus.
108. The Cornerstone – Mark 12:9-12
Mark Devotional #108 – Every building had a cornerstone at the top of the central arch, supporting the weight and holding it together. Everyone who heard Jesus got the point. Jesus was saying that He was the stone that held everything else together.
109. Should We Pay Taxes? – Mark 12:13-17
Mark Devotional #109 – During the years of His ministry, Jesus has largely avoided Judaea, and its capital Jerusalem in particular. It’s here where His enemies are: the ones who are out to kill Him. So now, in His final week, right here in Jerusalem, He is walking on dangerous ground. Jesus is surrounded by those who hate Him, and by the traps they set. Here is one of those traps.
110. The Resurrection Trap – Mark 12:18-23
Mark Devotional #110 – The resurrection of Jesus is the central part of this message. We have a living Saviour who has conquered death and the grave. His victory is our victory. Let’s keep our eyes focused on Jesus.
