Read the Lectionary Texts If you’ve ever been to Jerusalem, you know that Jesus’ prediction came true. The magnificent temple that the disciples so admired no longer stands. It was destroyed just a few decades after Jesus spoke these words. All that is left today is its western wall, and Jewish people come from all around the world to stand before that crumbling stone structure, wailing out prayers for the restoration of Jerusalem. That’s why they call it “the wailing wall.” There is always some wailing and great human grief when our temples come tumbling down. Jesus and the [READ MORE]

Read the Lectionary Texts Imagine the Bible as your iPhone photo album. Swipe the screen left or right and note all the amazing photos. Landscapes. Monuments. Food. Lots of food! And people. People making funny poses. People engaged in all sorts of activities. People living life! Now imagine your iPhone photo album showing you a picture of today's Scripture reading from Mark's gospel. The photograph is snapped at the Temple in Jerusalem, just as people are making their offerings. Ask yourself this question: "Where is Christ in this picture?" You may notice in this photo that there are differences [READ MORE]