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Bible Study | Mark 13:1-37 by Spoken Gospel
[Jesus teaching] “’Be on guard and stay constantly alert
and pray; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. It is like a man away on a journey, who when
he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and
also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert –
“’for you do not know when the master of the house is
coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or
in the morning – stay alert, in case he should come suddenly and unexpectantly
and find you asleep and unprepared. What
I say to you I say to everyone, ‘Be on the alert – stay awake and be
continually cautious!’” Mark 13:33-37
This WeakEnd Assignment is about cross references. Cross references are simply verses you are reading that may be based on verses in other parts of the Bible.
For example, you could be reading the story of Jesus birth
and remember or find that there are verses you remember from the Old Testament
that predicted the place, time and circumstances before He was born. When you study the Bible searching for cross
references to bring new life to a passage is an exciting adventure.
Find an hour and place where you will not be disturbed, have
your Bible and notebook, something to write with and a refreshment. Settle in and pray the Lord shows you new
insights through this new assignment. Date the page in your notebook before you
begin, then:
1. Read
Mark 13 and take notes of the highlights for you in the 37 verses.
2. Read
Matthew 24 and take notes of the highlights for you in the verses.
3. Search
the two chapters to discover where one passage or verse in Matthew is similar
or brings new insight to what you have read in Mark 13.
4. Write
out the key take away learnings about the last ending that are important for
you and take time to pray about them and ask the Lord to inspire you anew for
His work on this earth.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend who is
chronically unwell and frail. Please
pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms
and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health. Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
·
Tim –
my brother – is seeing benefits from his new bi-pap machine and is sleeping
better. Pray for his continued wisdom
and patience in managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease) and
arthritis. Pray his new doctor is
attentive, wise and compassionate. Pray
for Barb, his wife for her strength and
compassion. Continue to grow their faith
as give them wisdom as they share Christ with others. Pray for his strength and wisdom as he awaits
an important insurance refund.
·
David – as his health waxes and wanes during this
challenging time. Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky. Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·
Patti – improving but still needs prayer for balance, patience and full
recovery.
·
Cathy – as
she journeys through the challenges of stage-4 pancreatic cancer. She is Barb (my sister-in-law’s)
sister-in-law. Thank the Lord He has
provided Cathy with a supportive family.
Please pray for them and their health carers as they travel through this
journey.
·
Ray Sr. – now in respite care. Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of
salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and
Ray Jr and Kathy may know of his decision.
·
Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches. Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
·
Sergio –
has a job but at subsistence wages. He
is thankful for anything as Mexico is in dire economic condition. The work is wearing him out physically. His diabetes is presently under control and
he has found a place to live.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
Her dementia is hampering her ability to think clearly and care for
herself. She now has good home health
care. Pray her loved ones make time for her
through this and support Tracey’s efforts.
·
Len Carbone –
(59 years old). Pray he wakes to the
message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus. Had brain tumour surgery in 2002 and on
disability since. His loneliness has
overwhelmed him as he fights with his disability and those around him. Pray for a godly and patient friend to show
him God’s love.
·
Aunt Donna –
with dementia. Please pray for her
daughters so they know how best to care for her.
·
Penne –widowed
after 43 years, the last ten of which she was her husband’s full-time
caregiver. She suffers mental problems
from a childhood experience and has reached out to Patti (who asks for wisdom
and patience). Penne has ‘disowned’ all
her family, and although a believer, does not attend fellowship for
support. Please pray for her peace of
mind and God’s guidance.
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