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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.

do you know the Scripture

Do You Really Know the Scripture? – Mark 12:24

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How well do you know the Scriptures? Are they a mystery to you? Do you have a head knowledge? Or have you made them a part of your life?

Live a Life of Love – Mark 12:30-31

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Of all the 613 laws in the Old Testament, which is the most important? Jesus' response was to live a life of love. Loving God, and others.

the widow's offering

The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44

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How much we give is not important. The story of the widow's offering makes it clear that what matters is the generosity with which we give.

Coming with great power and glory

Coming with Great Power and Glory – Mark 13:26-27

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It has been 2000 years since Jesus left us with this promise. But we should still look to his return for us with great power and glory.

before the rooster crows

Before the Rooster Crows – Mark 14:29-30

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After the rooster crows, have you realized denied Jesus? Don't let that be the end. In Jesus, there is hope for the broken.

I was there

I Was There – Mark 14:51-52

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What's with the naked young man at Jesus' arrest? I believe it is the author of this gospel saying, "I was there". I saw what happened.

Who Is Jesus?

Who Is Jesus? – Mark 14:61-62

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Who is Jesus? There are many answers people give. But if you answer that Jesus is the Messiah, and give yourself to him, you will be saved.

Jesus saves

Dying, He Saved Me – Mark 15:31

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Jesus was challenged to save himself by coming down off the cross. But it was to save others that he stayed there and died.

He has risen

He Has Risen! He Is Not Here. – Mark 16:6

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The women who went to the tomb on Easter received the best news ever delivered. Jesus was not dead. He had defeated death and risen!