Mark 12

Jesus would have grown up with his Bible being the Old Testament scriptures. The first parable he shared refers back to the many prophets God sent to call His people (the Israelites) into repentance and true worship of God. The people rejected those prophets and many of the people were going to reject God's son as well. Interestingly enough the religious leaders realized the parable was about them.

Jesus shares several amazing truths for us that we can follow today:

1. It is important for us to follow our government's laws and also follow the laws of God. If and when the two areas of our lives oppose one another we must rely on God's laws because His are filled with truth.

2. The greatest commandments are to love God and love others!

3. God looks at our hearts when we give - not how much we give.

Dear Heavenly Father, continue to open our eyes to Your truths as we read Your Word! Let them not just be words, but truths of how we live our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen!

Mark 12



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