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Today’s Reading: Luke 21Download the entire schedule here (in .pdf format)

Jesus delivers His great discourse on the destruction of Jerusalem, His second coming and the end of the world. He has left the temple for the last time and is now three days from His death.

v1-4 The widow’s mite

v5-36 discourse of the end (Matthew 24)

Review/Study TimeBelow are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. For another perspective on this challenging passage. Read the same account in Matthew 24

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Today’s Reading: Luke 20Download the entire schedule here (in .pdf format)

The intensity of the Jews’ attempts to entrap Jesus increases as Jesus last week begins.

v1-8 Priests question Jesus

v9-20 Parable of the vineyard

v21-26 Taxes

v27-40 Sadducees try to trick Jesus

v41-44 David’s son

v45-47 Jesus accuses some leaders

Review/Study TimeBelow are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. Can you explain why Jesus asked how David could call his son Lord? (v41-44)
2. Review The Mark 12 account for more study

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Today’s Reading: Luke 19
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The story of Zacchaeus shows the change of heart that even a hated sinner can have and receive salvation. Parable of the pounds hints at the “long” time until the Master’s return and the work expected from His servants until then. Jesus’ last week begins upon His entry into Jerusalem

v1-10 Zacchaeus

v11-28 Parable of the Pounds

v29-44 The triumphal entry

v45-48 The temple is cleansed

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Today’s Reading: Luke 18
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Three events give us an outline of how to present ourselves to God: Persistent and patience in our requests, humbleness at His feet in prayer and as innocent as a child.

v1-8 The persistent woman

v9-14 The Pharisee and the Publican

v15-17 Little children Matthew 19:13 Mark 10:13-16

v18-30 The rich young ruler Matthew 19:16-30 Mark 10:17-31

v31-34 Jesus’ death and resurrection again predicted.

v35-43 A blind man

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