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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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.

gain the world and lose your soul

Gain the World and Lose Your Soul – Mark 8:36

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Jesus warns us about the dangers of trying to gain the things of this world and the possibility that you could lose your soul in the process.

build three tabernacles

To Build Three Tabernacles – Mark 9:5

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On the mount of transfiguration, Peter wanted to honor Jesus by building three tabernacles. But God exalted Jesus above Moses and Elijah.

listen to Jesus

Listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son of God – Mark 9:5-7

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Many people throughout history have had valuable things to say. But none that compare to Jesus. Listen to Jesus and what he has to say.

With God, everything is possible

Everything Is Possible – Mark 9:23

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To the one who believes, and does not doubt, everything is possible. Nothing God calls us to do will be impossible for the one who believes.

Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief – Mark 9:24

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I believe; at least intellectually. But unfortunately, my belief does not always translate well into practical terms. Lord, help my unbelief!

first must be last

The First Must Be Last; the Servant of All – Mark 9:35

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Our world measure greatness by power and influence. But Jesus turned that upside down. To be first, you must become last, the servant of all.

Eliminating the Cause of Stumbling

Eliminating the Cause of Stumbling – Mark 9:42-43

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Jesus warns us about stumbling. Be careful not to be the cause of another person falling away. And remove all stumbling blocks from my life.

Receive the kingdom like a child

Receive the Kingdom Like a Child – Mark 10:14-15

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We need to receive the kingdom of God like a little child. To embrace it with all that we are, fully engaged and committed.

all things are possible with God

All Things Are Possible With God – Mark 10:25-27

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All things are possible with God. It makes no difference who or what you are. Trust God, and follow Christ into the kingdom.

Giving sight to the blind

Giving Sight to the Blind – Mark 10:51-52

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Jesus gave sight to many who were physically blind. But how much more precious that he will give sight to the spiritually blind.

What if Jesus came to church today?

What If Jesus Came to Church Today? – Mark 11:18

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What if Jesus came to church today? Would he be pleased? Or would he do some housekeeping? And if the latter, how would we respond to him?

If You Hold Anything Against Anyone – Mark 11:25

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Hurt is inevitable in our lives. How we respond is not. Do not hold anything against one who has hurt you. Forgive them and find peace.