Jesus foretold the fall of the Temple in AD 70, but said, "This is but the beginning of the birth pangs" (Mark 13:8). In other words, this is the beginning of something new that is coming.

Jesus was a "people watcher" and observed that the widow gave more than anyone else because she gave "everything she had." What does this teach us about extravagant generosity?

The voice on the throne acknowledges that the writer of Revelation can see a home of God in Revelation 21:1-6. What does a home of God look like? Can you see it?

Jesus asked Bartimaeus, a blind person, "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Let me see again."

In Mark 10:35-45, James and John ask Jesus to appoint them to sit on the right and left of him in glory. Jesus responds in an interesting way.

In Mark 10:17-31, a rich man goes to Jesus and asks what he can do to inherit eternal life. Jesus looks at him lovingly and tells him, "You lack one thing." How would that make you feel if Jesus told you, you lack one thing. Would you be open to hearing what it is?

1 Corinthians 10:16-17 reminds us that when we eat and drink together and when we participate in holy communion, we are sharing Christ with one another. It is a blessing, in fact, for us to share it.

Paul writes about the dividing wall of hostility between the Jews and Gentiles, and that Christ is the peace that put an end to the hostility.

Hebrews 10:19-25 encourages readers to find a community that will help us hold fast to our faith. Do you have a community that helps you keep a firm grip on Christ?

Jesus said in John 15:3 to the disciples: "You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you." What words have Jesus spoken to you that have cleansed you and kept you connected to him?