The widow. She put in all she had, two small copper coins. If that is the measurement of determining the value of our offering then we in the United States, who routinely out give the world, really don’t give very much. Maybe the real measurement of the value of our offering is not in how much we give…but how much we keep! How much do you keep for yourself? or, maybe another way to put it is, how much do you spend to maintain your lifestyle? Or, do you just like to hold on to it so you can determine where it goes and how it is spent? How much does God receive?
What did Jesus say would not pass away?
Heaven and earth will pass away, but God’s word will never pass away.
When would Jesus drink again of the fruit of the vine?
He would drink it again in the s Kingdom of God. That is, after his resurrection
Where did Jesus suggest his captors could have arrested him?
They could have arrested him in the temple. However, they were afraid to for fear of the people.
Why did Peter deny Jesus?
Was it fear? When faced wit the challenge of running away or steadfastly moving forward in the midst of fear which do you choose? Isn’t that the point Mark is attempting to make with his gospel. What are you going to do when your fearful of being persecuted; or losing your very life?
Whom did the people want set free instead of Jesus? What was his crime?
Barabbas; an insurrectionist, a revolutionary. He was really trying to overthrow the physical government
As he was dying whom did Jesus think had forsaken him?
God! Jesus was quoting from Psalm 22. Had God really forsaken Jesus?Did God really turn his back on Jesus? Read Psalm 22…
What was the reaction of, the women to the message that Jesus had been raised?
They were afraid!
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