Daily Readings

The chief priests and the scribes were fearful of the people who might cause an uproar.  Why were they fearful?

The plan was to arrest him “by stealth and kill him,” why would they need to do it this way?  

We should not be found sleeping when He comes.  What are some things that may keep us from being watchful?

Jesus exhorted his disciples to “keep watch because you do not know when the owner will come back”.  How may we “keep watch” as His disciples?

There has always been so much anticipation about when Christ will return.  Should we be overly concerned about it?  If so, why?  If not, why not?   

There is a lesson here from the fig tree: what can you learn from it?