Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 15:16

This three day Bible reading plan takes readers to the saddest and most difficult of times and places. Jesus has been arrested and his enemies want him dead. Now he is taken to the Roman governor who will decide what happens. Surely nothing bad can happen to such a good man as Jesus, can it? The plan complements the children’s game app Guardians of Ancora . 

In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, let's take some time to stop, dive deep into Jesus' journey to the cross, and invite Him to bring you fresh revelation of this season. It is helpful to have a journal with you as you reflect on the questions, and to track what God reveals to you in this time!

In this reading plan you will be transported through virtual reality to the actual places in Israel where the Easter story actually occurred - from the agony of Jesus to His resurrection. In virtual reality you will feel like you are walking through each site. And you can experience it on any device that is connected to the Internet - brought to you by The Octagon Project.

Experience the true spirit of Easter with our "Easter is the Cross" digital campaign! This special program invites you to explore the story of Jesus through inspiring clips from the LUMO Easter Films, encouraging personal reflection, meaningful conversations, and community engagement. Featuring content that highlights Jesus’ life, ministry, and Passion, this program is offered in multiple languages, bringing people from all backgrounds together to share in the message of hope and redemption throughout the Easter season.

Easter is a time in the year to remember a moment in history that changed the world. Here at Hope 103.2 we want to reflect on this story, explore what it truly means and discover how we can apply the truth's that we learn to our everyday lives.

Over the next five days, author, marketplace leader, and pastor Staci Wallace will lead the charge as you learn how to turn the pressures of your life into supersonic power that the Holy Spirit can use to put you in places of influence so that your voice, your life, and your story can change the world.

Easter is an important holiday in the life of a Christian, but every year, it seems like we hear the same story. In this devotional, Rick Renner discusses what really happened from Gethsemane to the empty tomb. Jesus made a harrowing, horrific sacrifice for us, but most importantly, He rose again to pay for our sins.

We all have a common denominator. We will die. I will die. You will die. Death will defeat you. You won’t be able to dodge it, sidestep it, trick it or make it disappear. But then there is Jesus, the man who defeated the grave. Jesus stood toe to toe with the grave and defeated death. When Jesus talks, the grave speaks.

What happened as Jesus walked through the final days of His time on earth? This six-day plan looks at the events of Holy Week as recorded in the gospel of Mark. Prepare your heart for Easter as we study together and reflect on THE LIFE that changed all our lives for eternity!

4Soils provided this 7 day reading plan for children which shows Jesus' final days in Jerusalem, with colorful illustrations to help the story come to life. Read it together with your child to help them understand how Jesus died to save us our sins. The illustrations come from the Life of Jesus Bible App series (on iPhone/iPad), and guided questions help you to engage your child in discussion.

"If God is love, why do I hurt so much?" Matt Bays has been where you are. His unforgettable stories of loss and healing will usher you into a life where gratitude overpowers anger, hope overcomes despair, and hunger for God replaces indifference to God.

This Holy Week reading plan invites readers into the action of Jesus’ last week of ministry. Starting with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Mark gives a first-hand account of the week’s events, culminating in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. See Christ’s final week on earth come to life in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

This 7-day reading plan invites readers to go the way of the Cross with Jesus as chronicled by Mark, a close disciple of the Apostle Peter. Starting with a call to follow Jesus and carrying through to His death, the reader will be visually transported into these important moments in Jesus’ history. Join with God on the way of the cross in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

Jesus made bold claims, both in who He was and what His mission was on the Earth. Journey with us through the Gospel of Mark and take a closer look at His proclamations and promises. Refresh your heart with the hope of salvation through these seven daily devotionals.

This plan will guide you through an inductive study of Jesus’ journey to the cross, beginning with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of (1) observing the events of Passion Week, (2) interpreting the original message to the church in Rome, and (3) applying the Easter story’s timeless truths to your life today.

This 7-day devotional plan explores Jesus’ final week leading to His crucifixion and resurrection through Mark 11–16. Each day examines pivotal events: His triumphal entry, confrontation in the temple courts, teachings on end times, sacrificial acts of love, submission in Gethsemane, suffering on the cross, and victorious resurrection. Rich insights from Mission 66 episodes highlight His humility, authority, fulfillment of prophecy, and boundless love. Reflection questions deepen understanding of Christ’s mission and our response to His sacrifice. Engage with His word daily, rediscovering His redemptive work and hope-filled promise of eternal life.

This week, we walk with Jesus toward the cross. We are reminded of the immense cost of our salvation and the even greater love that carried Him there. As we follow Christ’s journey, may our hearts be stirred to respond — not with empty religion, but with surrendered devotion. Theme Verse: “For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross…” — Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice, and song into daily meditations on these words.

In the midst of fear and uncertainty, we have hope and certainty. Christ came, Christ died, and Christ is risen! Over the next 8 days, let’s journey with Jesus through His last week on earth, from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the cross . . . and to the empty tomb. Includes questions for personal reflection or small group discussion to help us respond biblically to the COVID-19 situation.

Join us in praying that our leaders (and each one of us) would approach every situation with an eternal perspective with this 8-day reading plan featuring prayers from The One Year Pray for America Bible.

This Holy Week Guide provides daily reflections from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, including scripture readings, reflection questions, and prayer prompts. Each day offers insights into Jesus' final days on earth, guiding you toward Easter with intentional focus and renewed hope.

In this 8-day study, we will walk through the passion narratives and unpack how Jesus and his disciples understood them as fulfillments of Old Testament prefigurations of Jesus. Our starting point is that Jesus himself was the first to point out these scriptural connections to the disciples (Luke 24:44-46). And, just as the Holy Spirit opened their minds to understand the things Jesus taught them, we will ask the Spirit to similarly illumine us (John 14:26; 16:12-15).

For nearly 2,000 years, Christians around the world have set aside the week before Easter to follow our Lord Jesus Christ on his journey to the cross. We call this “Holy Week.” Beginning on Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday, these eight days afford the Church a unique opportunity to reflect on our lives, repent of our sins, and redirect our gaze to Jesus. We’ve put together a reading plan for the events of Holy Week as told in Mark’s gospel.

There was nothing quite like Mark's Gospel before he wrote it. It was a new form of writing he invented for the sake of his message he describes as 'good news'. Mark thinks it's good news. Read his account and decide for yourself.

Holy Week: Walking with Jesus to the Cross This 8-day reading plan follows the timeline of Holy Week through the Gospels—from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the victory of the empty tomb. Each day highlights key moments of Jesus’ final week, including the Last Supper, the crucifixion, the silence of Saturday, and the celebration of the resurrection. Journey through Scripture and prepare your heart for the hope of Easter.