Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 1:1

A Brand New Start
7 Days
This 7-day devotional is designed to help you lay strong foundations for your faith. Each day, we’ll explore one key topic: things like salvation, prayer, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and what it really means to be part of the Church. Ready to get started? Let’s build a faith that lasts!

Being a Mother
7 Days
Motherhood is a sacred calling and a daily surrender—joy woven with sacrifice and love that stretches us beyond ourselves. In Being a Mother, each day is written from the perspective of a different mama in a unique season, from new motherhood to the empty nest. Together, we’ll reflect on grace, growth, and finding God in everyday moments—right where you are.

Jesus Is Stronger Than the Forces of Evil
8 Days
In the stories about the ministry of Jesus Christ, we often read about Satan, demons, and unclean spirits. These are real forces that still exert influence today. But Jesus is stronger than all these powers. With Him, we are safe!

JESUS THE KING: An Easter Devotional By Timothy Keller
9 Days
New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor Timothy Keller shares a series of episodes from the life of Jesus as told in the book of Mark. Taking a closer look at these stories, he brings new insights on the relationship between our lives and the life of the son of God, leading up to Easter. JESUS THE KING is now a book and study guide for small groups, available wherever books are sold.

Context Matters: New Testament Backgrounds
10 Days
If we are honest, we admit that the Bible can be confusing, even the New Testament. But to truly understand and apply the Bible well, we need to understand the cultural background of the passages we are reading. This 10-day plan is based on Craig Keener's New Testament Background course on Seminary Now.

A New Beginning
10 Days
Sometimes, everything in life seems to get stuck, and we desperately need a fresh start. Mark describes how God made a new beginning possible by sending His Son to earth. This reading plan shows what it means to leave our old life behind and start over - with the Lord Jesus.

Red Letter Challenge: The 11-Day Discipleship Experience
11 Days
Red Letter Challenge is a discipleship experience. Through the words of Jesus, readers will be introduced to the five main targets that disciples of Jesus should shoot for. If you are tired of just checking religious boxes, if you know you were made for something more, and if you want to make a greater difference in the world, Red Letter Challenge is for you!

Jesus in All of Mark - A Video Devotional
13 Days
Mark is all about Jesus! This 13-day plan will walk you through the book of Mark by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

Journey Through the Gospel of Mark
13 Days
Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the Gospel of Mark! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!

The Teachings Of Jesus From The Gospel Of Mark
14 Days
The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the Son of God and the perfect servant of God. This 14-day reading plan invites readers specifically into the teachings of Jesus as chronicled by Mark, a close disciple of the Apostle Peter. Starting with the baptism of Jesus and carrying the reader through to the importance and symbolism of Christ’s last meal, the reader will be visually transported into these important moments in Jesus’ history. Experience these teachings come-to-life in this video-based, 14-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

The Gospel According To Mark
14 days
This reading plan explores the second Gospel. The persecution of Christians was on Mark's mind as he wrote this Gospel. Mark told the story of Jesus' life in ways that strengthened the faith of early Christians and encouraged them to persevere through suffering.

The Gospel of Mark (Part One)
15 Days
Who is Jesus? It’s a question people have been wrestling with for 2,000 years with an answer that has the power to change your life forever. In part one of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 1:1–2:17. Discover why it was said of Jesus, “We have never seen anything like this.”

Christ as Servant: A Study in Mark
16 Days
Mark uses the word “immediately” over forty times in his Gospel, emphasizing the intentional nature of Jesus’ ministry. The quick succession of healings and miracles shows that Jesus “came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:44). Through Mark’s Gospel, we are reminded that true greatness in God’s kingdom comes not through selfish ambition, but by being the servant of all.

God’s Kind of Christmas
17 Days
Our kind of Christmas isn’t working. The status quo of our holiday season pushes us into busyness, distraction, and exhaustion instead of the rest and relief that Jesus came to bring. This Plan redirects us to God’s kind of Christmas, where we slow down, catch our breath, read everything the gospels say about the birth of Jesus, and remember everything that is ours through faith in our Prince of peace.
Deeper Into Scripture: A 21-Day Plan
21 Days
Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

BibleX: The Gospels
21 Days
In this BibleX study, you will explore the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

Christianity Explored
21 Days
Jesus: Who? Why? What? Come and begin a new journey of discovering the message of Jesus Christ, the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith. It might be the best news you've ever heard! A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

Jesus: The Man Who Changed History
21 Days
Jesus: Who? Why? What? Come and begin a 21 day journey of discovering the message of Jesus Christ, the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith. A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

Mark: Journeying With Jesus
21 Days
A 21-day reading plan through the Gospel of Mark. You're invited on a journey to discover the person of Jesus Christ - a unique person, with a unique mission, which has huge implications for every one of us. Ideal for believers at any stage of the Christian life. A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

Daily Double: Markin Mark
21 Days
We want to learn more about Jesus so we can become more like Him! One of the best ways to help get the most out of your Daily Read and Prayer is to journal! The 21 Day Markin Mark Challenge uses the SOAPS journal method to help you keep track of your learning each day you read and pray!

Gospel of Mark Guided Inductive Bible Study – the King Is the Servant (The Bible Effect)
22 Days
This plan is intended as a guide to help you discover the message of Mark’s Gospel for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: (1) observing the Gospel of Mark; (2) interpreting the original message to the church in Rome; and (3) applying the Gospel’s timeless truths to your life today.

The Gospel According to Mark: Jesus the Suffering Servant
23 Days
Read through the entire book of Mark and get to know Jesus more deeply. He is the unexpected suffering servant who shows us the heart of God. Each day includes scripture, devotional, focused reflection questions, general reflection questions, and extra helpful background info for those who are new to the Bible.

Discover Jesus
24 Days
Do you feel like God is out of reach, that all he sees are your failures and flaws? Do you wish life made sense, especially when things are tough? The people who followed Jesus were transformed by his message about God's love. Discover what Jesus said, what he did, and how he can change your world. Whatever your story, Jesus offers hope and a fresh start today.

Advent Through the Word 2025
24 Days
This Christmas, join a global community for an epic journey through the Bible’s original Christmas story—and a tradition that goes back seventeen centuries: Advent. Each Sunday you’ll light a candle as a powerful ten-minute audio guide walks you through the beautiful stories leading up to Jesus’s birth. Weekdays we’ll walk chapter-by-chapter through Jesus’s full story in Mark. Gather the family or just listen on the go. Subscribe now—starts Nov 29.

Holidays With Jesus: Christmas
25 Days
What could be better than fully experiencing the holidays with Jesus? Each day of this special plan will help you celebrate Jesus and enjoy the Christmas season as we prepare our hearts for His birthday! Perfect for individuals, couples, families, small groups – or anyone who may feel alone this Christmas. Are you ready to experience Jesus and the holidays like never before?