Preparing our Hearts
February 26, 2012
Gospel – Mark 2:12-15
The gospel tells of how the Spirit has just driven a newly baptized Jesus into the wilderness. Mark does not say anything about what Jesus and the Satan say to each other and no promises or rebukes as we find in Matthew and Luke. Mark wants us to concentrate on the fact that Jesus is bringing the kingdom of God, the Good News and that the gates of hell will never prevail over this mission. Questions to ponder:
1. What does Jesus mean when he says, “the kingdom of God has come near”? Does it mean anything to us?
2. What needs to be reformed in our lives? From what do we need to “repent”?
3. In what ways are we going through a desert at this time in our lives?
4. What will you do this lent to live increasingly in the loving light of Christ while decreasing the areas of your life dark with the power of sin?

