Mark 7:26

Psalm 145:16 "When You open your hand, You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing." Discover the currency of The Kingdom of God.

There are some names in the Bible that everyone knows: Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul. But the Bible is also full of stories with unnamed characters. People who made a difference not in the spotlight, but in the shadows. We often think they and we are insignificant if the spotlight is not on. But here's the good news: God chooses and uses shadow Christians.

In Mark 5–7, we see Jesus and the disciples “zig-zagging” back and forth across Lake Galilee. The disciples must have felt disoriented with all the movement, but Jesus was clearly in charge of their itinerary. He seems to be on a purposeful mission, and none of his encounters with people are accidental or unanticipated. This five-day series will explore some encounters, particularly Jesus’ missional words and actions.

What does it mean to be a people after God? Through stories of Hannah, Josiah, John the Baptist, Mary and Martha, the Syrophoenician woman, the Roman centurion, and Israel’s golden calf, this 7-day plan explores how ordinary people encountered God in moments of disappointment, repentance, humility, and worship. Each day offers Scripture, reflection, and prayer to help you trust Christ, turn from idols, and follow him with honesty, faith, and devotion.