Today's Reading:
Mark 12-13
In today's reading Jesus gives a rather lengthy discourse on what we call today, "Eschatology." This is the study of Systematic Theology that focuses on future things. Within the study of Eschatology there are many views and some can get into rather heated arguments about who is right and who is wrong. Perhaps some of us will live our entire lives not knowing who is wrong and who is right and we won't know the truth until we are in glory with our Lord, looking back on this short yet important life of ours. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the study of certain doctrines (even though they are important to know), that we lose sight of the real meaning behind it all: Be on guard! Be Alert! (13:33), Watch! (13:37). Jesus helps us to understand how things will happen, but the command he gives to us is, "be ready."
Two days ago a co-worker of mine died of a massive heart attack. He was rather young. He had no idea that morning when he woke up that it would be his last day on this earth. You see, none of us know. We are not supposed to know, but we are called to be ready. How does one get ready? Read over 12:30-31 again...and again...and again...then live our your life in light of those two short, yet profound verses and you will be ready!
PrayerPoint:
Please pray for our missionaries in Spain.
ActionPoint:
Find a simple book on the study of Eschatology and read it. Come up with your own view and right it down. See if it matches what we believe at New Life.
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