Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 5:38

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.

Life presents so many individuals with numerous challenges. One may feel that God has called them for a special purpose but aren’t sure what to do or how God’s plan will unfold. In the Determined to Follow Jesus Bible plan readers will discover in scripture accounts where individuals were determined to follow Jesus in their uncertainties and how their obedience and faith produced victorious results. 

In the midst of trials and adversity, when you feel like the ground has been taken from under you and you don't know where to go or what to do, you must understand that you are not alone, God is with you. The purpose of this plan is for God to send His joy into your life, give you the strength to carry on and wait on Him, and to help you understand that no matter what happens, God is never late.

In a world where we hear much about what others think Jesus said or taught, it’s important to know for yourself what Jesus actually said. Meditate on the person, words, and works of Jesus Christ through this plan developed by the ministry team of Dr. Ken Boa, based on content from the book, Jesus in His Own Words.

There was nothing quite like Mark's Gospel before he wrote it. It was a new form of writing he invented for the sake of his message he describes as 'good news'. Mark thinks it's good news. Read his account and decide for yourself.

There is God-given potential dormant inside of every person, waiting to be released. We call it gold. The reality of who you are, the potential of your life, is not based on your natural circumstances, your past or your present. What people say about you has no bearing on it. Who you are is based only on who your Father says you are. Come on the journey. Discover the gold.

Quiet Waters is a series of nine inspirational Bible reading notes with activities for families, produced by Scripture Union movements from across English-speaking Africa. Based on Psalm 23, this series has global implications as it offers reflections to a world facing an uncertain future in the wake of COVID-19.

We all want friendships in which we can avoid the drama, create authentic connection, and fulfill our purpose together. So what do we do with the mess, the wounds from past relationships, and the opinions of others? Join Andi Andrew for this 10-day study where we'll share honest stories, study scripture, ask the hard questions, and spend time with the Lord discovering His purpose for us in relationship with others.

Walk with Jesus, the Friend of Sinners, from Ash Wednesday toward the empty tomb. This 10-day plan by Elyse Fitzpatrick prepares your heart for Easter by making the most of the start of Lent. It is adapted from the devotional Friend of Sinners. You’ll spend a few minutes each day remembering who you are and who Jesus is.

4 Pioneers, 3 Churches, 2 Issues, 1 Lord.

Explore the character trait of integrity using examples of women in the Bible. Integrity means living a life that reflects Godliness in private and public for God's glory. This study will examine ten traits that build a life of integrity. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

This 11-day devotional will anchor your life in the faithfulness of God. From covenant and blessing to destiny, victory, and daily dependence, each day reveals how deeply God is involved in your story. You’ll learn to trust the process, walk in freedom, and embrace the purpose that began before you were born. Discover the power of living connected to your Source.

This plan explores the stories of those who encountered the healing touch of Jesus. His touch was powerful, filled with grace, driven by compassion, and overflowing with love and hope. Whether great or small, rich or poor, young or old, sinner or saint—Jesus showed no partiality. His touch of grace extends to all, transforming lives without exception. No one is beyond the loving and healing embrace of Jesus.

The citizens of the Kingdom need to live a life ruled by some principles belonging to God, such as priorities in life, responsibilities, fruitfulness, perseverance of faith, and so on. This plan is dedicated to clarifying these topics that are essential in the life of a follower of Christ or someone who wants to become a citizen of the Kingdom of God.

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the Gospel of Mark! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!

Whether from outward circumstances, inward struggles, or seemingly no reason at all, many of us go through seasons of depression. We often try to find hope, but it can be difficult to connect with God under the weight of our hurt. Built by a team that's experienced deep depression, this plan will help you connect to God's heart, give you practical action steps, and walk you towards healing.

Unlimited Faith helps you to deepen your faith in God, by teaching you how your trust in God can develop and grow. This is a reading plan for every Christian, and especially for you if you are going through a difficult time. The Unlimited Faith reading plan reassures you that God has not abandoned you. It powerfully challenges you to look to the Cross, and to remember God’s goodness to you, as well as including practical life applications.

This reading plan explores the second Gospel. The persecution of Christians was on Mark's mind as he wrote this Gospel. Mark told the story of Jesus' life in ways that strengthened the faith of early Christians and encouraged them to persevere through suffering.

Whether we are going through a time of personal trial or a season of mass calamity, all of us must face our fears, anxieties, and uncertainties head on. We created this 14-day plan to help you remember God's work in history and his promises for today.

Life is confusing and overwhelming at times. We wish there was a simple answer to our questions and problems, so why do we resist when people say, “What you need is Jesus”? Truth? “Jesus” isn’t just a church answer to church questions. As members of the early church discovered, Jesus is the answer you’re looking for. He really is what you need. Period.

Mark uses the word “immediately” over forty times in his Gospel, emphasizing the intentional nature of Jesus’ ministry. The quick succession of healings and miracles shows that Jesus “came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:44). Through Mark’s Gospel, we are reminded that true greatness in God’s kingdom comes not through selfish ambition, but by being the servant of all.

The miracles of Jesus are one of the best places to understand why and how God performs miracles. Jesus’s miracles are simultaneously seeds of belief, planted in our hearts to grow into a living faith, and expressions of God’s character, enacted by Jesus because he did what his Father, God, is doing. This 16-day series will take you through the miracles of Jesus found in all four gospels.

This 20-day study examines the healing accounts of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. How did He heal, who, when, why and what can you learn from Him? Jesus’ healing ministry addresses body, soul and spirit. This study may change the way you view healing, and most importantly, draw you closer to our Heavenly Father.

In part three of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 5:21-7:37, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.

In this BibleX study, you will explore the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.