Parable of the Wicked Tenants Parable of the Wicked Tenants Devotions for Mark 12:1-12 Monday, Parable of the Wicked Tenants “A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it” (Mark 12:1a). After a pleasant afternoon of visiting vineyards and tasting wine, a person begins to realize the care, dedication and hard work that a […]
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Mark 10:17-31–What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life
What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life Devotions on Mark 10:17-31 Monday–What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life “’What must I do to inherit eternal life’” (Mark 10:17)? Diego Francisco took his first breath at 9:47 in the morning. He weighed in at a hefty 8 lbs. 6 oz. and was […]
Mark 8:27–9:8, Transfiguration of Jesus
The Transfiguration Transfiguration of Jesus Devotions on Mark 8:27-9:8 Monday–Transfiguration of Jesus “’Who do people say that I am?’ And they answered him, ‘John the Baptist … Elijah … one of the prophets’” (Mark 8:27-28). Jaylene and a couple of her friends were enjoying a cup of coffee together at the local coffee shop. The […]
Mark 6:1-29–John the Baptist Beheaded
John the Baptist Beheaded Devotions on Mark 6:1-29 Monday, John the Baptist Beheaded “On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded” (Mark 6:2). Kyle hadn’t darkened the door of a church for a very long time. Yet he found himself sitting in a pew next to […]
Mark 5:21-43, Fear Not Only Believe
Fear Not Only Believe Devotions on Mark 5:21-34 Monday — Fear Not Only Believe “Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jarius came and, when he saw him he fell at his feet” (Mark 5:22). Jill entered the small hospital chapel and sat down. It had been a long time since she had […]
Mark 5:1-20, Jesus Heals the Demoniac
Jesus Heals the Demoniac Devotions on Mark 5:1-20 Monday, Jesus Heals the Demoniac “They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes” (Mark 5:1). First Church of the Sun Cities was a thriving congregation in an active adult (55 years-old+) community. The congregation had a vibrant mid-week Bible […]
Mark 4:1-34, Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Sower Devotions on Mark 4:1-34 January 13-19, 2020 Monday, Parable of the Sower “He began to teach them many things in parables” (Mark 4:2) Multiple choice or essay, which kind of exam do you prefer? Most of us will go with the multiple choice. On the whole it is an easier test. […]
Mark 2:1-22–Forgiveness of Sins
Forgiveness of Sins Mark 2:1-22 Monday–Forgiveness of Sins “Then some people came bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them” (Mark 2:3). Marsha and two of her co-workers, Karyn and Jayleen, sat down for coffee and conversation at the coffee shop across from the office. The past few months had not been […]
Mark 1:1-20–The Kingdom of God Has Come
The Nativity of John the Baptist The Kingdom of God Has Come Devotions for Mark 1:1-20 Monday–The Kingdom of God Has Come “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ the Son of God” (Mark 1:1). They did things different in Jesus’ day. Books (or scrolls) didn’t have their title printed on the outside […]
Luke 1: 5-80–The Birth of John the Baptist
The Birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:5-13, 57-80 Monday–Birth of John the Baptist “In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah” (Luke 1:5). Luke could have started his account of Jesus’ ministry with the words, “Once upon a time, in a land far, far away.” Luke didn’t do […]