The Great Commission–Fulfilled! Learn more of this teaching in the Daily Scripture Reading Online Audio Bible, where you will see that the Apostles, Paul along with the other twelve, were given the Great Commission by our Lord in Matthew 28:18-20. And, according to Ancient Christian Truth, fulfilled this Great Commission prior to the end of that Age, prior to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in 70 AD.

Jesus Christ descended into Hell as a mighty warrior directly after the cross, defeating Satan, casting him into the bottomless pit, breaking down the gates of Hell, and setting the captives free. This is why we call it “Good” Friday.

Easter. As we make our way through chapters 15 and 16, we will finish out the gospel of Mark. As we do, the flow of the apocalyptic sequence of events taking place over these several days will become abundantly clear. And the power of the Victory of Jesus Christ will overwhelm your heart and soul.

Last week, Rick shared his excitement about Mark chapter 13 regarding the teaching on the abomination of desolation as taught by the early church fathers. Hearing the historical accounts of the Roman armies surrounding the city under Vespasian, then pulling away and leaving in late 66 AD, only to return under Titus in 70 AD, all while the angelic forces were seen fighting in the sky above the city, was truly amazing.