Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 15:1

What happened as Jesus walked through the final days of His time on earth? This six-day plan looks at the events of Holy Week as recorded in the gospel of Mark. Prepare your heart for Easter as we study together and reflect on THE LIFE that changed all our lives for eternity!

Night is a special time of day. Not it's active part, but the time when we move from all our meetings, conversations, and business – to sleep. There were some special nights in the lives of Jesus' disciples. A few nights before Christ’s Resurrection. Let’s take a look at them.

Easter is a time to reflect on the immense sacrifice that Jesus made for us in His death on the cross and celebrate the phenomenal gift we’ve been given through His defeat of death on that cross. This is week one of three weeks that will journey through the Easter season, reflecting on the final hours of Christ. It will consider the betrayal and suffering He endured and reflect on the character of our Saviour King, who laid down His life for us.

This Holy Week reading plan invites readers into the action of Jesus’ last week of ministry. Starting with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Mark gives a first-hand account of the week’s events, culminating in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. See Christ’s final week on earth come to life in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

This 7-day reading plan invites readers to go the way of the Cross with Jesus as chronicled by Mark, a close disciple of the Apostle Peter. Starting with a call to follow Jesus and carrying through to His death, the reader will be visually transported into these important moments in Jesus’ history. Join with God on the way of the cross in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

Have you ever had the feeling that God was silent? Do you sometimes feel abandoned by God when you struggle to hear Him? In the Bible, we find many examples where God worked during or through periods of silence. In this Plan, we will explore some silent moments in the Bible. I hope that you will discover great ways to grow closer to God when He seems to be silent.

This plan will guide you through an inductive study of Jesus’ journey to the cross, beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of (1) observing the events of Passion Week, (2) interpreting the original message to the church in Rome, and (3) applying the Easter story’s timeless truths to your life today.

This 7-day devotional plan explores Jesus’ final week leading to His crucifixion and resurrection through Mark 11–16. Each day examines pivotal events: His triumphal entry, confrontation in the temple courts, teachings on end times, sacrificial acts of love, submission in Gethsemane, suffering on the cross, and victorious resurrection. Rich insights from Mission 66 episodes highlight His humility, authority, fulfillment of prophecy, and boundless love. Reflection questions deepen understanding of Christ’s mission and our response to His sacrifice. Engage with His word daily, rediscovering His redemptive work and hope-filled promise of eternal life.

This week, we walk with Jesus toward the cross. We are reminded of the immense cost of our salvation and the even greater love that carried Him there. As we follow Christ’s journey, may our hearts be stirred to respond — not with empty religion, but with surrendered devotion. Theme Verse: “For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross…” — Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice, and song into daily meditations on these words.

Passion Week is the most important week in human history. In these seven days, prophecy was fulfilled, sin was atoned for, and salvation was accomplished. From the King’s humble arrival to the empty tomb, we witness God’s redemptive plan unfold through obedience, sacrifice, and victory. This devotional walks through seven defining events that reveal Christ judged in our place, His finished work on the Cross, and His triumph over death. As we reflect, may our hearts be stirred in gratitude, worship, and renewed faith for in this week, history was forever changed.

This Holy Week Guide provides daily reflections from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, including scripture readings, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Each day offers insights into Jesus' final days on earth, guiding you toward Easter with intentional focus and renewed hope.

Walk through each day of Holy Week, following Jesus’ path to the cross. This plan will walk you through the Biblical background of each day and give you guided prayers and meditations to help you savor the Gospel at every turn.

It’s easy to grow weary while we wait—but there’s a better way. You can find contentment while contending for more. You can find the balance of holding on to faith for the future while keeping a grateful footing in the present. In this 10-day devotional, Melissa Miller will guide you to a place she calls Restful Anticipation as you learn to trust God during your season of waiting.

Jesus is both powerful like a Lion and sacrificial like a Lamb. In this 20-day Easter devotional from HopePoint Church, journey through Scripture from Jesus’ ministry to His resurrection, discovering the majesty and mercy of Christ. Each short devotional includes personal reflections, Bible readings, Old Testament cross-references, reflection questions, and quotes from trusted Christian voices. Behold the Lion who conquers. Worship the Lamb who was slain. He is both.

Jesus: Who? Why? What? Come and begin a 21 day journey of discovering the message of Jesus Christ, the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith. A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

A 21-day reading plan through the Gospel of Mark. You're invited on a journey to discover the person of Jesus Christ - a unique person, with a unique mission, which has huge implications for every one of us. Ideal for believers at any stage of the Christian life. A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

In the final part of this seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we'll examine Mark 14-16, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark. Here, we'll read through Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection!

Read through the entire book of Mark and get to know Jesus more deeply. He is the unexpected suffering servant who shows us the heart of God. Each day includes scripture, devotional, focused reflection questions, general reflection questions, and extra helpful background info for those who are new to the Bible.

In this series, you’ll hear about 25 ordinary people from the New Testament who — despite doubts, misconceptions, and struggles — encountered Jesus in the midst of their everyday lives. These stories serve as reflections of God’s grace and how He still desires to meet us where we’re at today. Let’s walk through these stories together — and see what happens when God meets us on our corner.

This devotional takes you through each chapter of the gospel of Mark in 28 days. You’ll see Jesus in a way that challenges and inspires you to want to be closer to Him. Each chapter has a commentary that is relatable and applicable. It includes simple questions for each day’s reading to help you evaluate where you’re at and how you can grow deeper in your love for Jesus.

The Via Dolorosa, Latin for 'Way of Suffering', is a collection of streets that Jesus walked on the day of his crucifixion. Over the next four weeks, you will digest the account of Holy Week as it's recorded in each gospel, then the account of the resurrection. We believe that in understanding this text and examining Jesus' Way of Suffering, you will learn to experience beauty in brokenness, too.

Take your next step in your walk with Jesus as you venture through the Gospel of Mark. Each day includes a short passage from Mark and engaging context and questions.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Mercy and Forgiveness.”

We are a part of the war on inaction! As we join in the Great Commission together, we also want to understand what this mission truly is. Join us on a 30-day journey through the Gospel of Mark as we explore who Jesus is and how his time on earth should lead us into a life of Christ-like action.