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 […]
Narrative Lectionary
Mark 10:32-52, Jesus Foretells His Death
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 […]
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 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 […]
Ezra 1:1-4, 3:1-4, 10-13- Rebuilding the Temple
Rebuilding the Temple Devotions for December 9-15, 2019 Ezra 1:1-4, 3:1-4, 10-13 Monday–Rebuilding the Temple “The Lord stirred up the spirit of King Cyrus of Persia” (Ezra 1:1). It had been a tough week and Kim felt like she needed some shopping therapy. While browsing through a rack of sweaters, Kim bumped into a tall […]
Isaiah 40:1-11–Comfort
Comfort Devotions for Isaiah 40:1-11 Monday–Comfort “Comfort, O comfort my people, says the Lord” (Isaiah 11:1) Parents with seriously sick children are a wonder to behold. Most of them, after watching all of the medial procedures their children had to endure and seeing their children sick and in pain, would change places with their children […]