Mark

Lent is a season to slow down, pay attention, and bear witness to the story God is telling.

This reading plan follows the rhythm of the lectionary, inviting you each day into three voices of Scripture: an Old Testament reading from Jeremiah, a New Testament reading from the Gospel of Mark, and a Psalm to close in prayer.

Jeremiah calls God’s people to return. Mark offers the earliest written witness to the gospel as Jesus walks toward the cross. May this season shape us into attentive witnesses—listening closely and walking faithfully with Christ.

Lent: A Season to Witness. (Reading With the People of God #21)

Over the course of 6 weeks, we're jumping into the book of Mark in the Bible, experiencing Jesus through the people who met him and the stories they captured.

Encounters With Jesus: The Gospel of Mark

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.

From Palm to Glory: Jesus’ Passion Week Through Mark’s Eyes

At the heart of the Christian faith is Christ. When we call ourselves Christians, we are saying that we are people who believe in and follow Christ. But how can we believe in and follow a Person we do not know much about?  We can take small steps to grow in our understanding of Jesus Christ by reading the Bible. It contains stories and messages from God that reveal who God is—His character, thoughts, and plan for mankind. Reading the Bible is spiritual work. 

Journey With Jesus

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.

Christ as Servant: A Study in Mark

Who is Jesus? It’s a question people have been wrestling with for 2,000 years with an answer that has the power to change your life forever. In part two of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 2:18–5:20. 

The Gospel of Mark (Part Two)

In part five of the seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we'll examine Mark 9:30-10:52, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.

The Gospel of Mark (Part Five)

Who is Jesus? Philosophy, literature, art, politics -- all of them have been profoundly impacted by the life and teaching of this one man. And Christians call him Savior -- the Son of God. Jesus is by any estimation one of the most influential figures in human history. So who is He? We’re here in Mark -- to find out what the Bible says about it.

Mark Explained Part 2 | Sent Out

This phase in Jesus’ life is focused on leadership development. As the movement continues to grow, Jesus begins to hand-select from his disciples a few to be servant leaders of the movement. After a full night of prayer, consulting with his Father, Jesus appoints twelve men who will begin their apprenticeship as leaders and will eventually become the leaders of the movement.