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  • A Beautiful Offering | The Anointing at Bethany
    Sep 11 2025

    The Beautiful Offering | The Anointing at Bethany | Mark 14:3–9

    In this episode of My Bible Life, we dive into one of the most powerful acts of love and devotion in Scripture: the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. A woman breaks open an alabaster jar of costly perfume and pours it over Jesus, preparing Him for His burial. While others saw waste, Jesus saw worship — and declared her offering would be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.

    What you’ll learn in this study:

    • The cultural and prophetic meaning of anointing in Bible times
    • Why Mary’s act was both extravagant and prophetic
    • How does this story connect with the widow’s offering in Mark 12
    • What true sacrificial giving looks like for us today
    • How can we offer our own “beautiful offering” to God in everyday life

    Join us as we reflect on what it means to live a life poured out in worship.

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    23 min
  • The Plot to Kill Jesus | Darkness Behind the Scenes
    Sep 3 2025

    The Plot to Kill Jesus | Darkness Behind the Scenes | Mark 14:1–2

    In this short but powerful Bible study, we examine how the religious leaders were secretly plotting to kill Jesus — not during the feast, but behind closed doors.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why spiritual darkness can hide behind religious systems
    • How fear and pride drove leaders to silence Jesus
    • Why God's plan cannot be stopped by human schemes

    If this message spoke to you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more verse-by-verse teaching from the Gospel of Mark.

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    19 min
  • Be Watchful - No One Knows the Day or Hour
    Aug 20 2025

    Be Watchful – No One Knows the Day or Hour | Mark 13:32–37 | My Bible Life Podcast

    In this episode of My Bible Life, we’re studying Mark 13:32–37—where Jesus gives a clear and urgent message: No one knows the day or the hour of His return—so stay awake, be ready, and keep watch.

    This teaching reminds us that spiritual alertness is not optional for believers. Jesus compares His return to a master who leaves his servants with work to do. Will we be found faithful when He returns? Or spiritually asleep?

    Hello, I’m Vanessa Upkins as we go verse-by-verse through these powerful words from Jesus, uncovering how to:

    • Trust God's perfect timing
    • Live faithfully in the present
    • Resist spiritual distractions
    • Wake up to our Kingdom purpose

    If you’ve ever wondered how to stay focused in uncertain times or how to prepare for Christ’s return, this study will equip and encourage you.

    Listen, reflect, and be challenged to live ready—today.

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    21 min
  • Learn the Lesson of the Fig Tree | A Wake-Up Call From Jesus
    Aug 15 2025

    “Learn the Lesson of the Fig Tree – A Wake-Up Call from Jesus” (Mark 13:28–31)**

    “From the fig tree learn its lesson…” In this eye-opening episode of My Bible Life, we dive into Mark 13:28–31, where Jesus uses the fig tree to teach His disciples how to discern the signs of the times.

    What does the fig tree represent? What did Jesus mean when He said, “this generation will not pass away”? And how do we stay spiritually alert in a world that often lulls us to sleep?

    Join Vanessa Upkins as she unpacks the cultural and prophetic meaning behind this short parable and why it’s a timely wake-up call for us today. Discover how Jesus’ words remind us that His promises never expire, even when the world feels uncertain.

    Listen and reflect: How can we live in readiness for Jesus’ return?

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    18 min
  • The Coming of the Son of Man | Hope Beyond the Heavens
    Aug 7 2025

    Hi, I'm Vanessa Upkins. In this compelling Bible study, we explore Mark 13:24–27, where Jesus vividly describes His return in power and glory.

    What you’ll discover in this episode:

    • The meaning of cosmic signs—darkened sun, falling stars, shaken heavens.

    • How does this prophecy encourage believers to stay watchful and hopeful.

    • What the gathering of the elect reveals about God’s promises.

    Whether you’re curious about the end times, seeking hope for the future, or simply wanting to grow in your faith, this study will inspire and equip you.

    Listen and reflect: How can we live in readiness for Jesus’ return?

    Follow, subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people grow in their faith!

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    19 min
  • The Abomination of Desolation: What Did Jesus Mean?
    Jun 25 2025

    The Abomination of Desolation: What Did Jesus Mean?

    What did Jesus mean when He warned, “When you see the abomination of desolation… let the reader understand” (Mark 13:14)? Was He speaking about a historical event, or is it a prophecy for the future?

    In this powerful episode of My Bible Life, titled “The Abomination of Desolation: What Did Jesus Mean?”, we explore:

    • The origin of the phrase “abomination of desolation” in the Book of Daniel

    • How Antiochus Epiphanes foreshadowed a future fulfillment

    • Jesus' end-times warning to His disciples (Mark 13:14–23)

    • What this means for us today—and how to stay spiritually alert

    Join us as we walk verse by verse through Scripture and uncover the truth behind one of the Bible’s most mysterious and urgent prophecies.

    Key Scriptures: Daniel 9, 11, 12 | Mark 13 | Matthew 24 | 2 Thessalonians 2 | Revelation 13 Stay encouraged, stand firm, and don’t be led astray.

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    27 min
  • Stay The Course- Encouragement from Jesus about the End Times
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode of My Bible Life, we explore Mark 13:3-13, where Jesus shares the signs of the end of the age. From wars and disasters to persecution and betrayal, Jesus gives us more than prophecy—He gives us perspective. Be encouraged: even in turbulent times, God is in control. This lesson will inspire you to stand firm in faith, endure with hope, and speak boldly for Christ.

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    22 min
  • Jesus Foretells the Fall of the Temple
    Jun 4 2025

    “Jesus Foretells the Fall of the Temple” – Mark 13:1–2**

    In this powerful episode of My Bible Life, we dive into Mark 13:1–2, where Jesus shocks His disciples with a prophecy about the destruction of the magnificent temple in Jerusalem. Why did Jesus say, “Not one stone will be left upon another”? What does this warning mean for us today?

    Join us as we explore:

    • The historical and spiritual significance of the temple
    • Jesus’ prophetic insight and what it teaches us about earthly things vs eternal truth
    • How to build your faith on the Rock, not the ruins
    • Real-life lessons on letting go of what looks good but isn’t lasting

    If you’ve ever faced unexpected destruction or loss in your life, this message will speak directly to your heart. Learn how to stay rooted in God when everything around you seems to be falling apart.

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    19 min