March 28Mark 12 The Pharisees and Sadducees attempt to discredit Jesus through treacherous questions. INSIGHTIn today’s passage, we see one of the most marvelous teachings in the New Testament. An attorney, intrigued by the quality of the answers Jesus gives to the Pharisees who are trying to discredit Him, asks Jesus what the greatest commandment is. He only asks for one; Jesus gives him two. The Lord says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…[and] your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these”(Mark 12:30-31). The Christian life can be very complex, but at its heart, it is very simple: love God and others. PRAYERBecause the Lord has promised to care for our needs, offer Him your thanks: As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession to the Lord: Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pause to pray this affirmation to the Lord: As you make your requests known to the Lord, pray for:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord: |