Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 7:6

James wrote: "... if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.” (James 1:23-24 NLT) The Pharisees thought they were obeying the word. I wonder, could this be us? Are we Pharisees? You’re invited to gaze afresh, ditch religion, and grow in the childlike intimacy God desires and adores.

If you were to define ‘the greatest evil,’ you might think of murder, child abuse, or human trafficking. C.S. Lewis mentions something else: pride. He considers this the ultimate rebellion against God, from which all other sins spring. In this reading plan, we want to explore what the Bible says about pride and which consequences pride has for our lives.

When asked to name the greatest commandment, Jesus is quick to respond — love the Lord your God, and love your neighbor as yourself. The command is simple, but what does this kind of love look like in our everyday lives? In this study, you’ll follow 13 key Bible passages that delve into the heart of our faith. Discover a wholehearted life in the embrace of Jesus’ all-encompassing love.

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.

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.

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Key themes include, I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. We worship God with our actions not just words. We enjoy God’s presence.

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.

In part three of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 5:21-7:37, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.

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: 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.