Daily Bible Reading - December 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of JoySample

December 1

Introduction

Jesus explains to the disciples what will happen to the Temple in Jerusalem, and he speaks about the persecutions his followers will suffer. The reference to “The Awful Horror” (verse 14) probably refers to the prophecy that someone would set up an idol in the holy place in the Temple and make people worship it instead of God (see Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11).

Scripture Reading

Mark 13:1-23

Today’s Key Verse:Mark 13:10

[Jesus said:] “Before the end comes, the gospel must be preached to all peoples.”

Reflect

The word “apocalypse” comes from the Greek wordapokalypsiswhich means a revealing or unveiling. Mark 13 is sometimes referred to as the “Little Apocalypse” because Jesus speaks of future events. What are your thoughts when reading what Jesus tells his followers?

Pray

Lord Jesus, empower me to be a faithful witness to you and to share the Good News of your love and salvation. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Christians who are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus

Tomorrow’s Reading

Mark 13:24-37: Jesus foretells of the coming of the Son of Man.

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