Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 1:38

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.

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!

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.

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.”

Hosting people, especially around the holidays, can be a joy—but it can also be a burden. God offers us a different way. The Bible shows hospitality as a practical way to demonstrate love for others in service to God. In this 15-day series, consider how to follow God's example of love and service and accept God's good gifts of hospitality to you.

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 Life, Ministry & Identity of Jesus! 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!

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.

As long as humanity exists, work has been part of daily life. Work can be a blessing, but it can also be exhausting and hard. Therefore, people also need rest. And rest is more than just ‘a break from work’; it is also about inner peace. Ultimately, this rest can only be found in God. Let’s see what the Bible says about work and rest.

This 20-day study examines the healing accounts of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. How did He heal, who, when, why and what can you learn from Him? Jesus’ healing ministry addresses body, soul and spirit. This study may change the way you view healing, and most importantly, draw you closer to our Heavenly Father.

In times of uncertainty, it’s helpful to ground ourselves with the knowledge that God loves us and is always with us. In this 4-week series from World Relief, join New Testament believers as we find courage through fear and answer God’s call to love, serve and be a light to the world. You will discover that it is when we want to look inward that the Spirit calls us outward.