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.

So here is how it works. I'll read three chapters to you. You can listen or read along in your own Bible or online, and then I'll pray, and that's it. So today is day 20. I'll be reading

Mark chapter 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 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

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