Mark
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Mark. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
Consider Carefully What You Hear – Mark 4:23-24
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When you read the Bible, or anything else, let it speak to you. And then consider carefully what you hear and how you should respond.
Who Is This Man that Can Calm Wind and Waves? – Mark 4:41
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Who is this man who is able to calm the wind and the waves by command? Jesus is more than just a teacher and healer. He is creator and God.
Tell Them How Much the Lord Has Done for You – Mark 5:19
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As a believer, I should be willing, and able, to tell other people what the Lord has done for me. That requires no training, just love.
Tell What Jesus Has Done for You – Mark 5:20
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You may not be able to answer every question someone might ask. But you tell them what Jesus has done for you.
Who Is Jesus? – Mark 6:3, 14-15; 8:29
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Who is Jesus? Is he a man, a prophet, or the Messiah? Blessed are those who recognize him as Christ, and follow after him.
Take the Time To Be Alone with God In Prayer – Mark 6:46
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I would encourage you to regularly set aside time to be alone with God and share with him. It will make a big difference in your life.
God’s Commands Verses Human Tradition – Mark 7:6-8
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It is easy to allow our human traditions to become a substitute for authentic worship. We should be careful to worship with God all our heart.
Can Our Social Ills Be Fixed? – Mark 7:20-23
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Our society is getting worse and worse. Can the social ills of our society be fixed? Only with a change of heart that only God can produce.
The Dogs Under the Table – Mark 7:27-29
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Jesus will show mercy to all who come to him. Even the unworthy dogs under the table who seem of no account. Jesus loves us all.
Do You Still Not Understand? – Mark 8:21
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How often do we fail to understand what God is saying to us in his word? We should always seek the help of the Holy Spirit to guide us in it.
Get Behind Me, Satan! – Mark 8:33
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Get behind me Satan! How shocking these words must have been to Peter. But how often am I as guilty, substituting my plans instead of God's perfect way?
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus – Mark 8:34
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Jesus invited the crowd to discipleship. But not just to hang around him. His call to discipleship is to take up our cross and follow him.
