Why did it have to be a friend Who chose to betray the Lord? And why did he use a kiss to show them That’s not what a kiss is for? Only a friend can betray a friend A stranger has nothing to gain And only a friend comes close enough To ever cause so …
Jesus praying was not unusual. This time, however we are given a detailed account of one night of prayer. Why do we need to know both the content of Jesus’ prayer, and the earnestness with which he prayed? So we can understand that everything that happens from this point on is the answer to prayer. …
Mark provides an account of the Lord’s Supper that is concise and demands specific focus. Rather than blur that focus by reinserting the detail Mark has not included, we’ll reference what was known more widely and then consider what Mark thinks is the vital essence of Jesus’ provision of the bread and wine. For those …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 29 Q & A 53 Q Which is the third commandment? A The third commandment is, You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain. Q & A 54 Q What …
