Hi friends. I'm Annie F. Downs. Let's read the Gospels. The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament in the Bible, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These are the stories of Jesus Christ's life on earth. The friendships, the parables, the sacrifices, the meals, the miracles. Here's how it's going to work. I'm going to read three chapters to you today. We're reading all four books in 30 days, so it's about three chapters a day.

You can listen to the podcast.

You can watch it on YouTube.

You can read along in your own Bible.

And then I'll pray.

And that is it.

So today is day 20.

I'll be reading Mark, chapters 13 through 15 from the new living translation. And if you've got your Let's Read the Gospel's Guided Journal, we are on

page 133. Mark 13. As Jesus was leaving the temple that day, one of his disciples said,

Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings. Look at the impressive stones in the walls.

Jesus replied, yes, look at these

great buildings, but they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another.

Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the temple. Peter, James, John,

and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that

these things are about to be fulfilled? Jesus replied, don't let anyone mislead you. For many will come in

my name, claiming I am the Messiah. They will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and threats of

wars, but don't panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won't follow

immediately. Nation will go to war against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in

many parts of the world as well as famines, but this is only the first of the birth pains with more to

come. When these things begin to happen, watch out. You will be handed over to the local councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. For the good news must first be preached to all nations. But when you are arrested and stand trial, don't worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that

time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit. A brother will betray his brother to death.

A father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be

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