The Million Dollar Question
THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION… Mary Ann Wray “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24: 3 Jesus’ disciples asked Him this question the same day and right after he prophesied the destruction of the Temple. Everything they held as sacred traditions were being challenged by their teacher and Master. He shifted all the rules of the law while they watched him pardon adulterers, welcome women into His inner circle, and cleanse lepers through His touch rather than ceremonial cleansing laws. He emphasized justice, mercy and faithfulness over religious duty. Now, Jesus was prophesying that the great landmark of their faith for generations would be torn down. Their world was being turned upside down. They began to ask more questions trying to understand their teacher’s logic and purpose. They knew He was revolutionary and challenged the norm of their sacred traditions, but they realized how little they k...
