Then he began to teach them that it was necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and rise after three days. (Mark 8:31 CSB)  Peter had just declared Jesus to be the Christ – the...

For from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders, adulteries, greed, evil actions, deceit, self-indulgence, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these evil things come from within and they defile a person. (Mark 7:21-23 CSB) Jesus tells the religious people of His day that they...

When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:34 CSB) Mark packs a lot into this chapter. Jesus is rejected by the home crowd; at other times,...

They came to Jesus and saw the man who had been demon-possessed, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. (Mark 5:15 CSB) We see the work of Satan and his demons all around in this chapter – a possessed man, a woman with an incurable...

Then he said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” And they were terrified and asked one another, “Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!” (Mark 4:40-41 CSB) When you think of Jesus, what is your image of Him? The...

Looking at those sitting in a circle around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:34-35 CSB) Verse 21 says that Jesus’s own family thought He was crazy. In verses 34-35, Jesus speaks...

Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, “Your sins are forgiven,” or to say, "Get up, take your mat and walk"? (Mark 2:9 CSB) Jesus heals and forgives the paralytic. Both His words and the healing He performed amazed all who were there. We see Jesus’s authority and power,...

After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:14-15 CSB) Jesus begins His public ministry proclaiming the gospel of GOD. The book starts with: “The...

Pray for Workers Many people are willing to give their life to Jesus but are unsure how to go about following Him. Jesus asks us to pray for those to be built up to lead people in relation with Jesus. God often answers prayers by calling us into action. Be...

Fish, Water, Salt, and Light Jesus wants His people to stand out! Christians have a responsibility to be the salt and light of the world. That means our love and affection should radiate and attract people to the light. We should be the salt that preserves a good life beyond...