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Have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking when he first entered the Jerusalem temple days before his crucifixion? Today's reflection from Mark 11:11 takes us to that pivotal moment when Jesus "looked around carefully at everything" in the temple courts before quietly departing because it was late afternoon.

This seemingly simple act carried profound significance. As Jesus observed the bustling temple activities—animals being sold for sacrifices, the elaborate system designed to temporarily cover sins—he knew that everything was about to change. The old covenant, with its continual animal sacrifices, was reaching its culmination. Soon, Jesus himself would become the final, perfect sacrifice—the ultimate Lamb of God who would pay for all sins once and for all.

Mark's Gospel emphasizes that it was late in the day, creating a sense of urgency and transition. Just as the day was ending, so too was the sacrificial system that had been in place for centuries. When Jesus looked around the temple, he saw the limitations of human efforts to atone for sin. Nothing we could offer—no animal sacrifices or religious performances—could truly cover our transgressions. Only his perfect, sinless life offered in sacrifice could fully pay our debt.

This brief temple visit invites us to reflect on the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice. Does something in your life still feel like it needs atonement? Are you carrying guilt that you can't seem to shake? Today, take a moment to thank Jesus for paying the complete price for your sins and trust him fully, knowing his sacrifice was enough. Join me in embracing the freedom that comes from resting in his finished work rather than our own efforts.

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