Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 15:39

Journey to the Cross: An Easter Study From Mark’s Gospel
7 Days
This plan will guide you through an inductive study of Jesus’ journey to the cross, beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of (1) observing the events of Passion Week, (2) interpreting the original message to the church in Rome, and (3) applying the Easter story’s timeless truths to your life today.

Messiah's Last Words
7 Days
This Easter, we are looking at everything Jesus said on the cross leading up to His last words. What do they tell us about who He is and what He did for us?

Messiah's Last Words | 7 Easter Reflections
7 Days
Arrested in that garden, Jesus endured two sham trials and the most unjust verdict in all history. The Creator of the cosmos, crucified by His creatures on a hill outside Jerusalem. From that awful site, Christ would speak His “last seven words.” You’ll find reflections on each of these seven words in the following pages. As you read these devotional articles, we pray that you’ll ponder their significance and gain encouragement from the promise of the hope that blooms eternally.

The Cross of Christ
7 Days
This week, we will explore various perspectives on Passion Week through familiar stories found in Mark’s Gospel. Jesus knew His time on earth was ending, so what were His priorities in His final week, knowing He was destined to die? Seeing the things Jesus focused on will help us see what He is most passionate about. Written by Dean Brenton.

Bible Trek | Easter Series
8 Days
Through a series of short films, trek with Andrew Ollerton (author of The Bible Course) and discover the sites where Bible events took place. With historical notes and reflections, see why these stories matter today. The Easter Series takes you from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. Experience the story of Easter, visit key locations and experience the week that changed everything. [Watch out for further series’ throughout 2021].

Holy Week: A Journey From Jesus’ Death to Resurrection
8 Days
You are beginning a journey through the most important week in history. Come along with us and recline with Jesus at the Passover table, linger in the silence of Holy Saturday, and experience the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection. Each day, we’ll look at what the gospels say about the events of Holy Week and walk through a simple prayer. We’ll follow the S.O.A.P. study method: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer.

The Day Death Died: A Holy Week Devotional
8 Days
Every year, the whole world comes together for a week-long celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As one church, let’s look through the eyes of different people surrounding the finished work of our Lord and Savior on the day death died and how we too can experience a resurrected life today.

Place of Grace | a Holy Week Devotional From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday
8 Days
Every year, believers come together for a weeklong celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, let us reflect on how God demonstrated His love for humanity by sending His Son to die on the cross and bring us to a place of grace and love, enabling us to live a life marked by Christ’s triumph.

Holy Week Guide
8 Days
This Holy Week Guide provides daily reflections from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, including scripture readings, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Each day offers insights into Jesus' final days on earth, guiding you toward Easter with intentional focus and renewed hope.

Easter Is the Cross - 8 Days Video Bible Plan
8 Days
Experience the true spirit of Easter with our "Easter is the Cross" digital campaign! This special program invites you to explore the story of Jesus through inspiring clips from the LUMO Easter Films, encouraging personal reflection, meaningful conversations, and community engagement. Featuring content that highlights Jesus’ life, ministry, and Passion, this program is offered in multiple languages, bringing people from all backgrounds together to share in the message of hope and redemption throughout the Easter season.

The Story Of Easter
9 Days
The story of Easter in holy scripture gives us exact times, dates, and sequences of the events during Passion week. This audio plan will walk you in real time through each day. We hope you will join us for what will most certainly be an extraordinary and life-changing experience.

Gold
9 Days
There is God-given potential dormant inside of every person, waiting to be released. We call it gold. The reality of who you are, the potential of your life, is not based on your natural circumstances, your past or your present. What people say about you has no bearing on it. Who you are is based only on who your Father says you are. Come on the journey. Discover the gold.

Easter: Daily Meditations On Holy Week
9 Days
Walk through each day of Holy Week, following Jesus’ path to the cross. This plan will walk you through the Biblical background of each day and give you guided prayers and meditations to help you savor the Gospel at every turn.

Meal From Below: A Lenten Devotional
9 Days
Jesus “took the bread, blessed it, broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, ‘This is my body given for you, do this in remembrance of me.’” In the same way, we too are taken, blessed, broken, given, and spoken in God’s love—that we might remember the body of Christ for a hurting world and become instruments of peace. Welcome to the Jesus Meal.

The Final Lessons: A Holy Week Plan
10 Days
Let’s slow down this Holy Week and learn from Christ’s final days on earth. Each day we will receive lessons or gifts that He took the time to give. Do you need a fresh reminder of what mattered most to Christ—that you love His people and follow Him? What could He want to teach you this Holy Week?

Restful Anticipation Devotional: Find Contentment in Seasons of Waiting
10 Days
It’s easy to grow weary while we wait—but there’s a better way. You can find contentment while contending for more. You can find the balance of holding on to faith for the future while keeping a grateful footing in the present. In this 10-day devotional, Melissa Miller will guide you to a place she calls Restful Anticipation as you learn to trust God during your season of waiting.

A New Beginning
10 Days
Sometimes, everything in life seems to get stuck, and we desperately need a fresh start. Mark describes how God made a new beginning possible by sending His Son to earth. This reading plan shows what it means to leave our old life behind and start over - with the Lord Jesus.

Jesus in All of Mark - A Video Devotional
13 Days
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.

Journey Through the Gospel of Mark
13 Days
Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the Gospel of Mark! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!

In Our Place: Lenten Devotions
14 Days
This reading plan will walk you through the Lenten season, which brings us the incredible stories of the suffering, condemnation, and death of Jesus Christ in our place.

The Gospel According To Mark
14 days
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.

Christ as Servant: A Study in Mark
16 Days
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.

Jesus. All About Life.
17 Days
“What is life all about?” is the question currently resonating in people’s hearts. As Christians, we have the answer to this question. Jesus is the answer to all the big questions of life. For Easter 2022, Bible Society Australia will facilitate a nationwide conversation about Jesus. Join us as we step forward with a renewed purpose and proclaim the centrality of Jesus to our nation.