Jesus Foretells His Death Devotions on Mark 10:32-52 Monday–Jesus Foretells His Death “They were amazed and those who followed were afraid” (Mark 10:32a) Amal loved rollercoasters. He enjoyed the anticipation of standing in line moving toward the loading platform. He relished the rush of the coaster its speed and the fact that one moment a […]
Year 2, Narrative Lectionary, Mark
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 […]