The Gathering – Mark 13:24-37

Today is the first Sunday in Advent.  Advent is traditionally a season of repentance.  We usually think of Advent as leading up to Christmas and Christ’s birth.  And that’s one aspect of Advent.  That was the first Advent when Christ was born of the virgin Mary and God became flesh.

But, then after his death and resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us and to pour out the Holy Spirit upon us.  So, he is still with us now t...