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The Ministry of the Mediator // Hebrews 8:6–12

Monday, February 28, 2011
But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. Hebrews 8:6

Coming of the Son of Man // Mark 13:14–27

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Then they will see "the Son of Man” coming in clouds with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. Mark 13:26–27

Be Watchful! // Mark 13:28–37

Saturday, February 26, 2011
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. "But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. Mark 13:31–33

Beware! // Mark 13:1–13

Friday, February 25, 2011
When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. "As for yourselves, beware; for they will hand you over to councils; and you will be beaten in synagogues; and you will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them. Mark 13:7–9

What You Ought to Be // 2 Peter 3:11–18

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. You therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, beware that you are not carried away with the error of the lawless and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:14, 17–18

The Day of Judgment // 2 Peter 3:3–10

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. .2 Peter 3:10

Peril in Distressing Times // 2 Timothy 3:1–9

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
You must understand this, that in the last days distressing times will come. For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, brutes, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them! 2 Timothy 3:1–5

Terror for the Proud and Lofty // Isaiah 2:5–12

Monday, February 21, 2011
The haughty eyes of people shall be brought low, and the pride of everyone shall be humbled; and the Lord alone will be exalted on that day. For the Lord of hosts has a day against all that is proud and lofty, against all that is lifted up and high. Isaiah 2:11-12

Greatness through Service // Mark 10:35–45

Sunday, February 20, 2011
But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many." Mark 10:43–45

An Example Set // John 13:3–16

Saturday, February 19, 2011
You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. John 13:13-16

Serving and Following // John 12:20–26

Friday, February 18, 2011
Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. John 12:25–26

Come, Follow Me // Mark 10:17–22

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." When he heard this, he was shocked, and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. Mark 10:21–22

As One Who Serves // Luke 22:24–30

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. "You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom. Luke 22:28–29

Choosing the Better Part // Luke 10:38–42

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:40–42

Serving like a Slave // Luke 15:25–32

Monday, February 14, 2011
But he answered his father, "Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes; you killed the fatted calf for him!' Then the father said to him, "Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.” Luke 15:29–32

Listen to My Son! // Mark 9:2–13

Sunday, February 13, 2011
And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Mark 9:4–7

Ponder God’s Love // Psalm 48:9–14

Saturday, February 12, 2011
We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple. Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with victory. Let Mount Zion be glad, let the towns of Judah rejoice because of your judgments. Psalm 48:9–11

Terror for the Proud and Lofty // Isaiah 2:5–12

Friday, February 11, 2011
The haughty eyes of people shall be brought low, and the pride of everyone shall be humbled; and the Lord alone will be exalted on that day. For the Lord of hosts has a day against all that is proud and lofty, against all that is lifted up and high. Isaiah 2:11-12

Come to the Mountain // Isaiah 2:1–4

In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:2–3

Mountain of Revelation // Ezekiel 40:1–4

Thursday, February 10, 2011
He brought me, in visions of God, to the land of Israel, and set me down upon a very high mountain, on which was a structure like a city to the south. The man said to me, "Mortal, look closely and listen attentively, and set your mind upon all that I shall show you, for you were brought here in order that I might show it to you; declare all that you see to the house of Israel." Ezekiel 40:2, 4

Elijah on the Mountain // 1 Kings 19:11–18

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
He said, "Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by." Then the Lord said to him, "Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also, you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. 1 Kings 19:11a, 15–18

Moses on the Mountain // Exodus 19:1–6

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, "Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites." Exodus 19:3–6

The Day Is Coming // Malachi 4:1–6

Monday, February 7, 2011
See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. Malachi 4:1

You Are the Messiah! // Mark 8:27—9:1

Sunday, February 6, 2011
He asked them, "But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, "You are the Messiah." Mark 8:29

The Messiah Found // John 1:35–42

Saturday, February 5, 2011
One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated Anointed). John 1:40–41

The Messiah Disclosed // John 4:16–26

Friday, February 4, 2011
The woman said to him, "I know that Messiah is coming" (who is called Christ). "When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us." Jesus said to her, "I am he, the one who is speaking to you.” John 4:25–26

The Messiah, Are You the One? // Luke 22:66–70

Thursday, February 3, 2011
They said, "If you are the Messiah, tell us.” He replied, "If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God." Luke 22:67–69

The Messiah Sought // Matthew 2:1–6

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. Matthew 2:1–2

The Messiah Expected // Luke 3:7–18

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Luke 3:7–9