Sunrise Devotions

165. Mark 13.14-23 Reading 41—The Abomination and the Urgent Flight

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 13:14-23: Jesus warns and comforts His elect.‘Reading the Gospels Together' is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

165. Mark 13.1-13 Reading 40—Not Yet the End

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 13:1-13, where Jesus speaks of the temple's destruction and what we should expect in the future!‘Reading the Gospels Together' is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

164. Mark 12.35–44-Reading 39 —— David’s Lord and the Widow’s All

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 12:35-44; 'David’s Lord and the Widow’s All.'‘Reading the Gospels Together' is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

162. Mark 12.18-27 Reading 37-The Sadducees, the Resurrection, and the Living God

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 12:18-27; is there a resurrection?‘Reading the Gospels Together' is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

163. Mark 12.28-34- Reading 38-The Greatest Commandments

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 12:28-34; the greatest commandments!‘Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

161. Mark 12.13-17 Reading 36-Rendering to Caesar and to God

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 12:13-17; Jesus teaches the proper place of civil obligation within the higher, absolute claim of God.‘Reading the Gospels Together' is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

160. Mark 12.1-12 Reading 35-The Wicked Tenants and the Rejected Stone

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 12:1-12, the parable of the tenants, and the chief cornerstone.‘Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

159. Mark 11.12-25 Reading 34-The Authority of Jesus Challenged

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 11:27-33, where the authority of Jesus is challenged. ‘Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

158. Mark 11.12-25 Reading 33-The King Enters Jerusalem

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we are in Mark 11:12-25, The Fruitless Tree, the Cleansed Temple, and Prayer That Forgives‘Reading the Gospels Together' is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

157. Mark 11.1-11 Reading 32-The King Enters Jerusalem

Today in our series, Reading the Gospels Together, we begin Passion Week: Jesus' Triumphal Entry (Mark 11.1-11)‘Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.BiblographyThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and DeliveranceR. C. Sproul, Mark: An Expositional CommentaryCraig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New TestamentJ. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the GospelsC. H. Spurgeon, SermonsDigital Study and Research ToolsLogos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound