Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 3:13

This three-day reading plan examines the qualities of the ultimate coach—Jesus—and what His team looks like as Christians come together for the common goal of the Gospel.

Over three days, we will look at how Jesus has called us to more by inviting us to go higher and further in our pursuit of Him. Let us explore the themes of being called, experiencing communion, and being commissioned by Jesus.

This devotional is for church leaders who want to discover how to use Jesus' strategic approach to building His church through evangelizing, establishing, equipping, and extending. Created by Crossover Global, this plan will help you learn how to move people from outsiders to global Christians who multiply the Kingdom.

This reading plan takes you through some of the themes in Season 5, Episode 4 of The Chosen: The Same Coin. Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus has to say to you.

God created people to live as families, providing care, support and connection for one another. Sometimes family means more than just relatives. And some of the most beautiful relationships in the Bible are ones in which God drew unlikely people together in unexpected ways. Where do you find people who will be like family to you? Explore how God can help you find family — or be family for someone in need!

Jesus called twelve ordinary men to follow Him closely so He could impart Himself to them. Jesus walked them through a process of development and maturing so that when He left, they could repeat this process with others. This practice of making disciples brings us together today. We’re Jesus’ disciples because twelve brave men spent time with Jesus 2,000 years ago and were sent to make disciples themselves.

The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to grow believers in their faith and increase their passion for Jesus. Break down the book of Mark into the “Big Picture” of the passage, then “Digging Deeper” into that section and then move into “Living Out” the lessons that are taught in the passage in this 5-day reading plan.

Who are you becoming? If you envision yourself at age 70, 80, or 100, what kind of person do you see on the horizon? Does the projection in your mind fill you with hope? Or dread? In this devotional, John Mark Comer shows us how we can be spiritually formed to become more like Jesus day by day.

Do you struggle to feel close to Jesus? Is your faith intellectually sound but relationally empty? Does it seem like Jesus is always in the next room, but you can’t get there? Start opening the doors that lead to the next room and move closer to Jesus.

One of the hardest and holiest things we can do is to release our children into God’s hands, trusting His plans above our own. In this A 5-day devotional, “Mother of the Sons of Thunder,” author Heather Kaufman traces the three stages of the disciples’ calling, inviting us to view Jesus’ ministry through the eyes of a mother watching her sons being formed into pillars of the Church. Together we’ll learn that sometimes the path of glory leads to a cross before arriving at a throne.

This devotional will examine five behavioral habits that shaped the way Jesus related to others, and will help you recognize how the habits you cultivate each day are actively shaping the kind of leader you are becoming.

Every believer is called to make disciples. If God has given you a fresh vision for helping people know Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, and help others do the same, you are in an exciting place—at the core of Jesus’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)! Over the next six days we will explore how Jesus helped people grow spiritually—principles that are still essential for disciplemakers today.

Jesus promised that we would grow into the fullness of life by His Spirit. To do that we need to keep encountering the basic truths of faith more deeply and profoundly. If we do, there is a vibrant and supernatural life that exceeds our hopes and dreams, as we experience partnership with God, extending His Kingdom here on earth.

We've heard it all before... Men are lonely, aren't engaged, don't have friends, and don't have any men in their lives that they can truly count on. There are many reasons and theories given for this, but the real one is that men don't have a foxhole. In this devotional, we will teach men to surround themselves with men that cultivate spiritual, mental, and physical resilience daily. Buckle up, fellas...

"What is my Calling?" If you've been in church for a while (or even a little bit) chances are you've heard this question before... but what does it all mean, and how do we even find our calling? Over the next seven days, we are going to explore this idea. We will ‘bust some myths’ and become confident and secure in the call of God on our lives.

The presence and impact of loneliness is deeper than ever despite unprecedented “connection” at our fingertips. This plan reveals the blueprint of relationships in the life of Jesus that will fight loneliness and truly satisfy your soul. Explore these five types of relationships and do a redesign of your own with this blueprint for belonging from Alli Patterson. This divine design is the key to a life of deeper connection.

Jesus didn’t separate evangelism from discipleship – He discipled people to faith. And if we want to disciple people to faith, too, there’s no one better to teach us than Jesus Himself. In this seven-day reading plan, Dale Stephenson walks us through Jesus’ simple but powerful disciple-making process, showing us every step of the way so that anyone, anywhere, anytime can go and do likewise.

Pressure is real—but isolation doesn’t have to be. Band of Brothers: Flourishing Together Under Pressure is a 7-day devotional journey designed to help men move from silent endurance to shared strength. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical application, this plan reveals God’s design for brotherhood, resilience, and spiritual strength in the midst of real-life battles. You’ll be reminded that you were never meant to carry life alone—and that God multiplies strength when men stand together. This is an invitation to build deeper relationships, fight your battles with faith, and flourish alongside a band of brothers.

When you chose to follow Jesus, you became part of something bigger — a family that spans across ages, continents, and generations. You didn’t just join a church; you entered into the Father’s household, where you’re known, loved, and destined to mature in His likeness. This 7-day devotional will help you understand your new identity, connect deeply with God and His family, and live courageously in the world. You’ll discover what it means to grow in relationship with the Father, follow Jesus’ example, walk by the Spirit, and live out your faith meaningfully with others.

James wrote: "... if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.” (James 1:23-24 NLT) The Pharisees thought they were obeying the word. I wonder, could this be us? Are we Pharisees? You’re invited to gaze afresh, ditch religion, and grow in the childlike intimacy God desires and adores.

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.

Jesus calls us to follow Him, and we are all in a different place on that journey. These devotions will guide you along the path to trusting and loving Jesus as you follow His Call. No matter who you are, what you might have done, and where you are along the path, your life can be redeemed in Jesus, and you can share His Love with others.

Everyone immediately thinks “betrayer” when they hear the name Judas. The story is legendary but is actually true and historically accurate. What was he like, and what about the God whom he betrayed?

Every one of us will at some point find ourselves going through storms in life. All our certainties crumble; we wonder why God lets this happen and when the storm will subside. This reading plan gives you valuable advice to stand firm in such a situation. This advice is based on a true biblical story from the book of Mark.

The church needs sold-out, all-in Jesus-followers. Disciples and disciple-makers. But where do you find them? How do you develop them? Look no further than how Jesus did it. The greatest leader and mentor of all time poured into 12 guys for a season. Those lives multiplied to build the church to over two billion people who declare their belief in Christ today.