Now in Jerusalem, Jesus gives us some teaching on authority, theology and hypocrisy. We will also check out the Nicene Creed.
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Luke 20 – Verse by Verse
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Mark 12 Verse by Verse
Jesus is in Jerusalem. It is the final week running up to his crucifixion. He will criticize spiritual showiness while encouraging us to practice complete love and commitment to God.
A Prayer Prompted by Mark 12
Heavenly Father,
We learn from Jesus in this chapter that our lives need to be totally committed to you. Help us to love you with all of our heart, all of our soul, all of our mind and all of our strength.
Help us to love our neighbor as ourselves – to put the needs of others, even our enemies, on the same level as our own.
Help us to be good citizens, faithful taxpayers, loyal participants in the life of our earthly community.
But help us also to remember that we owe you so much more – that in fact we personally belong to you.
Help us never to desire a reputation for being more godly or more spiritual than we really are.
Jesus was an example of humility and we will do well if we continuously follow him in that – knowing that he is truly God and the author of our salvation.
In Christ’s name we pray,
Amen.
Matthew 22 Verse by Verse
During the week leading up to the crucifixion, Jesus tells some parables and fields questions designed to test him. In the end he asks a question which discourages further such tests.
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