Tasuta lugemisplaanid ja palveraamatud seoses Mark 2:24

“Our hearts are restless till they find their rest in Thee.” Never before have so many of us felt the restlessness Augustine described with this famous sentence. But what is the solution to our lack of true rest? As this three day plan will show, the solution partially lies in viewing the ancient practice of Sabbath through a different lens—through the lens of “Thee”—Jesus—our ultimate source of peace.

We live in a fast-paced world that tempts us to never stop. There is always more to do and more to hustle. Yet since Creation, God has instituted a regular day of rest called the Sabbath. To answer whether Christians should honor the Sabbath in our modern lives, let’s look at the importance of it, God’s intent with it, and how it can be applied to our modern lives.

The Bible is our handbook for life, and its commands are guideposts to righteousness. Jesus saved us by his death but also calls us to a life of obedience. Foremost in God’s law are the Ten Commandments, which still apply today. While these commandments seem straightforward, one in particular is far more difficult than you might imagine or hear about at church! Read on to find out….

We live in an “always on” type of culture, and that is not a helpful or sustainable way to live. In this 3-day plan, you will discover God’s desire for you to experience a healthy rhythm of life and work. Pursuing balance is more than better time management. The way we choose to spend our time reveals our hearts and what we value.

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.

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, "me time." Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This Soul Care series will explore how to take care of your soul ... the most important part of you.

Work is important. It existed before the fall, and is tied into the curse of the fall. Rest is also important and is referred to very often throughout Scripture, right in the first pages.

Is “remember the Sabbath” a biblical suggestion that has fallen out of fashion or an inconvenient rule that gets in the way of a full life? Neither says musician and spiritual adviser Justin McRoberts. Instead, this five-day study of the Sabbath, excerpted from his book Sacred Strides, is an invitation to fully experience the Love of God in our work through our rest.

The Sabbath is perhaps the most misunderstood commandment. Far from an austere day of legalistic rules prohibiting your favorite activities, it’s an invitation to slow down and experience delight. In this seven-day reading plan, we’ll look at how the Bible describes Sabbath as a wellspring of joy, gratitude, connection, justice, peace, and delight. By walking the Sabbath way, we can receive the abundant life Jesus came to offer us.

Are you overwhelmed by the noise, busyness, and pace of your life? Join Jason Perkins for this six-day plan on Soul Care and learn to tend to the garden of your inner life. Discover what it means to apprentice under the Master, Jesus – not just by believing His teachings, but by living the way He lived. As you adopt His rhythms of rest and relationship and practise His habits of silence, solitude, sabbath, and simplicity, your soul will begin to thrive and bear fruit.

So many of us feel dissatisfied and empty—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We are low on joy, fulfillment, and peace. It’s time for a spiritual diet change to bring wholeness, peace, and real nourishment. Let’s explore simple practices to get us there. This plan is from STARVED, Amy Seiffert’s book on why we need a spiritual diet change to move us from tired, anxious, and overwhelmed to fulfilled, whole, and free.

Relationships need agreements, whether it is a marriage, or a partnership, and also with God, the Bible tells us of the agreements that God has made, they are called covenants.

What if you could resist the hustle and reclaim the sacredness of rest? "The Revolution of Rest" is a 7-day journey to help you do just that. Explore rest as a divine gift through daily reflections, scripture, and prayer. Discover rest as holy, healing, freeing, and purposeful. Break free from life's chaos, find peace in God's presence, and make rest a spiritual rhythm in your daily life.

Encourage others to make space for the gift of God’s rest as they take time to pause and enjoy the blessings God continues to work out in their lives.

It’s easy to feel unseen as a mom—when no one appreciates the countless dinners, playdates, and appointments we’ve made happen while trying to keep every living being in the house fed, clothed, and somewhat in their right minds. If that’s you, too, the story of Hagar can change your life, helping you experience God’s transformative love in five straightforward steps.

Your anger doesn’t disqualify you from being a great mom. And it certainly doesn’t disqualify you from being God’s beloved daughter. Instead, it might just be the start of experiencing God’s transformational love for you and your family. This 7-day study examines anger through the story of Herodias, whose angry grudge leads to murder. The study also presents steps of transformation available to all of us when we’re angry. Order Moms at the Well Bible Study for deeper insights and encouragement wherever books are sold online!

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.

In the stories about the ministry of Jesus Christ, we often read about Satan, demons, and unclean spirits. These are real forces that still exert influence today. But Jesus is stronger than all these powers. With Him, we are safe!

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.

The Bible is clear: both work and rest are gifts from God. But in a time when many of us feel overwhelmed and tired, work feels like anything but a gift, and rest can feel almost impossible! In this 10 day series, you will be encouraged in both your work and your rest, to find meaning and purpose in all parts of your life.

When our lives don’t go exactly how we think they should, we may question God’s plan for us. Release is a 10-day plan designed to help readers learn to embrace God’s greater purpose for their past, present, and future. Relinquishing our best laid plans and recognizing that His dreams are bigger (and wilder) than ours is the key to experiencing more fulfillment in Christ, regardless of our circumstances.

Mark is all about Jesus! This 13-day plan will walk you through the book of Mark by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the Son of God and the perfect servant of God. This 14-day reading plan invites readers specifically into the teachings of Jesus as chronicled by Mark, a close disciple of the Apostle Peter. Starting with the baptism of Jesus and carrying the reader through to the importance and symbolism of Christ’s last meal, the reader will be visually transported into these important moments in Jesus’ history. Experience these teachings come-to-life in this video-based, 14-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

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.

The list of demands on our time seems to be never ending. It can leave you feeling a little guilty--like you should always be doing one more thing. But God didn't create us to do it all. In this reading plan, Kelly Kapic explores the theology behind seeing our human limitations as a gift rather than a deficiency.