Day 65: Rules for skin disease and for mildew in the home | Jesus foretells a terrifying, yet glorious future

The One Year Bible Podcast 2024

In Leviticus 14, God provides Moses with detailed instructions on the ceremonial cleansing of people and houses from leprosy, emphasizing the importance of purity and the role of priests in the community. The process involves sacrifices, ritual baths, and the sprinkling of blood and oil, symbolizing restoration to health and community. Will the afflicted be restored to their community, or will they remain outside, marked by their condition? In Mark 13:1-31, Jesus prophesies the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, warning of false prophets, wars, earthquakes, and famines as signs of the end times. He emphasizes the need for vigilance and faithfulness, using the fig tree's blossoming as a metaphor for recognizing the signs of the times. Will the disciples heed Jesus' warnings and remain faithful amidst the chaos and deception?

In Mark 13:32-14:1-16, Jesus discusses the end times and the destruction of the temple with His disciples, emphasizing the uncertainty of the timing, known only to the Father. As they prepare for the Passover, Jesus gives precise instructions for securing a place for their final meal together. Amid these preparations, a woman's act of devotion at a dinner in Bethany becomes a poignant moment. She anoints Jesus with expensive perfume from an alabaster jar, signifying respect and foreshadowing His burial. This act of love and sacrifice amidst discussions of future trials and preparations for Passover highlights the depth of devotion and the complexity of the times. How will this expression of devotion inspire the disciples and others as they face the challenges ahead?

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Leviticus 14

Mark 13:1-31

Psalm 30:8-12