Today we read Mark 14. The most important thing in this chapter is the Lord’s Supper that Jesus offers His disciples. Christians do this in church today too, as they receive the Lord’s true body in the bread and His true blood in the wine. We pray for the believers in countries who are not able to receive the Lord’s Supper because their governments do not allow freedom of religion. May the Lord someday soon make this possible!

Today we read Mark 13. A key passage in this chapter is in verses 10-11: Jesus Christ is the “stone”–a solid foundation–for those who build their lives on Him. At the same time, sadly, He is a “stumbling block” for those who reject Him…Either way, Jesus Christ is present in our lives. Praise God if *your* life is built on Jesus the stone!

Today we read Mark 12. Here we have a summary of how we should live as Christians: love the triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) with all our heart and love our neighbor (that is, all the people in our lives) as ourself. And when we fail at doing these things (which cannot be avoided because of the Original Sin in us), Jesus always forgives us. Thank you, Jesus!

Today we read Mark 11. In verse 24, Jesus teaches that, when you pray, you can be assured that God hears your prayer. He will answer it according to His good and gracious will and according to His timing. He will answer it in a way that is best for you. Amen.