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Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more...

As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, "Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls." Jesus replied, "Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of...

Jesus replied, "Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!" Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, "Tell us...

Jesus replied, "Don't let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many." —Mark 13:5-6 NLT Key Thought False messiahs will be plentiful! That's Jesus' message. Even more frightening than counterfeit messiahs, many people will be...

Jesus replied, "Don't let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many." —Mark 13:5-6 NLT Key Thought Jesus was concerned that his precious followers could be led astray. He still is today. As Jesus' followers, it is not enough for...

Jesus replied, "Don't let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many." —Mark 13:5-6 NLT Key Thought Jesus was concerned that his precious followers could be led astray. He still is today. As Jesus' followers, it is not enough for...

Jesus replied, "Don't let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many." —Mark 13:5-6 NLT Key Thought False messiahs will be plentiful! That's Jesus' message. Even more frightening than counterfeit messiahs, many people will be...

Jesus replied, "Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!" Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, "Tell us...

As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, "Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls." Jesus replied, "Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of...

Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more...

[Jesus continued talking about hypocritical religious teachers:] "Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished." —Mark 12:40 NLT Key Thought In the previous verses...

Jesus also taught: "Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets." —Mark 12:38-39 NLT Key...

Realizing how much the man [who had asked about the greatest commandment] understood, Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions. —Mark 12:34 NLT Key Thought Despite the hostile environment in which Jesus faced the...

[After Jesus answered that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others, the] teacher of religious law replied, "Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my...

[Jesus continued,] "The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these." —Mark 12:31 NLT Key Thought In the previous verses (Mark 12:29-30), Jesus says that the greatest commandment is for us to love God. Now he says that the second...

Jesus replied, "The most important commandment is this: 'Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.'" —Mark 12:29-30 NLT Key Thought The essence of our response...

One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate [between Jesus and the Jewish leaders]. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" —Mark 12:28 NLT Key Thought An honest seeker overhears the...

[Replying to the Sadducees, Jesus continued,] "But now, as to whether the dead will be raised — haven't you ever read about this in the writings of Moses, in the story of the burning bush? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said to Moses, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of...

[In answer to the Sadducees' question about marriage in heaven, Jesus continued,] "For when the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven." —Mark 12:25 NLT Key Thought With so much fascination about angels in recent...

"Well, then," Jesus said, "give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God." His reply completely amazed [his opponents who tried to trap him]. —Mark 12:17 NLT Key Thought Jesus' answer was as profound as it was simple. He refused to get caught in a debate with...