Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 2:1

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. To accomplish this we have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

Have you ever heard Scripture’s truths but wondered where to find those truths in the Scriptures? Or have you ever wondered where to find evidence for belief in God in the Bible? You’re not alone. This 7 day devotional explores Jesus’ claims, his deity, and offers thoughts demonstrating that he is the Messiah by Lee Strobel, a former atheist. Devotional thoughts are drawn from Lee's own experiences and feature a journalistic style from his days as an investigative reporter with the Chicago Tribune. This plan is perfect for those engaged in a thorough search for the truth to decide if Jesus was who he claimed to be.

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.

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...

During His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ performed many signs. The Bible writers recorded many of these for us, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). This reading plan contains a selection of Jesus’ miracles, that show you who He is!

The times of deep darkness we face on earth are a backdrop for a great saturation of God’s light and an imminent display of His glory. The next move of God in revival will produce the greatest harvest in the church’s history. By welcoming God’s presence, praying, fasting, and following the Holy Spirit’s leading, we can partner with God to bring revival breakthrough and the next Great Awakening.

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals, families, and groups reflect on the welcoming love and grace of Jesus during the early part of his public ministry. This seven-day plan incorporates clips from season 1 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ character and compassion toward all people.

Amid difficulty or circumstance, it is easy to lose hope. We worry and despair over what is happening, and it causes our internal compass to deviate from the source of our hope, Jesus Christ. As we go through this weeklong devotional and look at hope through various circumstances, we will be reminded of God's faithfulness as He provides hope for tomorrow.

This plan takes you through an immersive experience of well-known passages about Jesus. The objective is to place you in the scene like you were there that day and let the glory of Jesus Christ shine afresh on your heart. Sometimes, we read a passage so often that the wonder and greatness of what Jesus did and who He is doesn't touch our hearts like it used to. This plan aims to set your heart on fire for Jesus again!

Jesus didn’t just talk about His mission—He revealed it through His actions. This 7-day plan invites you to explore the stories of Jesus—not just what He said, but what He did. You’ll see Him heal the sick, restore outcasts, and bring hope to those on the margins. Through His actions, He showed a different kind of Kingdom—one where the broken are embraced, the overlooked seen, and true blessing comes from trusting God. Each day, you’ll uncover how Jesus lived His mission, the radical love He demonstrated, and why His words and actions matter today.

Does the Bible condone warfare and slavery? Isn't the New Testament's teaching on sex outdated? Surely there's not a literal heaven and hell? These are just some of the questions that might come up when we read the Bible with a 21st-century lens. Join Bible communicator Andrew Ollerton in a series of reflections exploring some of these tricky topics, and be equipped to share your faith more confidently in today's culture.

Healing for the Places That Still Ache is a seven-day journey for anyone carrying pain that keeps sneaking up on their lives. Through Scripture, story, and reflection inspired by Willow Weston’s book Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt, you’ll encounter a Jesus who meets you in your pain and mess and invites you into help and healing.

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.

Many men carry inner pain in their lives, much of it from when they were young. How can we know God's truth, work through our pain, and find healing? This week, we will look at several types of pain that men carry and how Jesus speaks into them and brings healing. Written by Brad Klassen.

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. 

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.

If you are like most parents, finding the time to read the Bible for yourself—let alone guide your children—can be difficult. Covering Mark chapters 1–2, this 8-day plan excerpts the “Parent Reading” portions from The Good News Family Devotional by Michael and Melissa Kruger. Be encouraged and refreshed in your walk with the Lord as you prepare to lead your family in study and prayer.

New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor, Timothy Keller shares a series of episodes from the life of Jesus as told in the book of Mark. Taking a closer look at these stories, he brings new insights on the relationship between our lives and the life of the son of God, leading up to Easter. JESUS THE KING is now a book and study guide for small groups, available wherever books are sold.

Miracles are when the unexplainable meet the undeniable. Many of us are skeptical and yet, miracles surround us. They give a glimpse into God’s intended order, where there is no sickness or death or suffering. As you study the nine miracles of Jesus, the hope is you also become closer to the One who performs them. For more information visit jobymartin.com.

Priorities regarding The Kingdom of God that are required in the life of every believer.

What if you didn’t have to hide your weaknesses anymore? Todd Lollar was never given that option. Slow-moving, slower-talking, cerebral-palsied, and wheelchair-bound, Todd’s physical weaknesses were always apparent. Escaping them was impossible. This plan is based on Todd's book, Weak Is The New Strong: God's Power In You. Discover on this biblical journey how your deepest weaknesses can be your greatest strengths.

Jesus is the most influential person in the history of the world. It’s surprising when he never made a fortune, never wrote a book, never led a company, never held a political position, and never came up with a great invention. If we hope to become the kind of people God uses to change the world, we must be gripped by a passion for Jesus. This is where we start.

The most important target for a follower of Jesus to hit is to continually grow in our relationship with God. But what can we do to grow in our relationship with God? What targets should we try to hit in our relationship with God? The Being Challenge plan will help you learn the keystone habits of Jesus—the only one who has ever been in a perfect relationship with God.

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.

Dive deeper. Swim farther. This 14 day reading plan for teens helps take your spirituality to the next level. You will have the opportunity to dive into God's Word and be challenged through daily devotionals along the way.