Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 4:1

As we sit in the storm of the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re embarking on a journey that none of us have been on before. In this 3 day devotional plan, 24-7 Prayer's International Prayer Director Brian Heasley explores how we can gain peace at this time by trusting in God, unpacking the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4.

In this inspiring and life-changing three-day devotional, you will learn the undeniable truth that God has promised you total restoration. Not one of His promises has ever failed. Get ready to discover how you can put all of your faith in His unfailing promises and you will start seeing His restoration show up in every area of your life—beginning today!

The Bible is not a "one and done." It is not a book you read once, or just a little bit of, and put back on the shelf to gather dust or read again on a rainy day. In this 3-day Bible Plan, you will see and explore how the Bible was written for us to encounter God through life-long, transformative reading within the context of the community of God’s people and with the help of the Holy Spirit. This 3-day Bible Plan is part 4 of 4 designed to go along with the Catechism 'The Big Story' small group series.

Your heart must never become a well-beaten path. It must be guarded well. Too many voices, too many words, too many circumstances can cause your heart to be worn and incapable of grasping what God wants to whisper to it. Let's clear the path and keep the heart healthy and intentionally moving forward.

A natural human desire is for an abundant harvest in different areas of life. These could be items such as wealth, finances, fatherhood, health, and more. Jesus lays out a clear matrix that will aid anyone with a desire to yield better results when we take the time to understand our individual conditions for growth. Let’s dig in.

The Bible is the most powerful book that has ever been written. Studying it illuminates our minds, feeds our souls, changes our lives, and most importantly, helps us get to know God. Adapted from the devotional, 30 Days by Nicky Gumbel, this 5-day plan is designed to help those who want to start reading the Bible by giving them a practical introduction to passages from the Old and New Testaments.

Do you hear the invitation to read your Bible every…single…week but do not get the point? Do you not know where to start? Or do you even believe the Bible is true? This five-day devotional will teach how to read the Bible, why you should believe it, how to stay engaged, and why the differences in the gospels don’t discredit them.

Jonah 1:1-17 and Mark 4:1 & 35-41 give us a gospel view of first, the inevitability of our storms of life, second, the intensity of these storms, and third, how the identity of Jesus Christ, our greater Jonah, enables us to successfully face these storms of life.

Throughout history, there’s never been a more masterful Storyteller than Jesus. He taught thousands from every walk of life during His earthly ministry, conveying life-changing truths through vivid word pictures or Parables. Whether you’re battling anxiety, struggling with a strained relationship, or simply want to know God’s Word deeply, I invite you to journey with me through five life lessons from Jesus where He answers some tough questions.

The truth always appears, but it's often uncomfortable and requires change. How we respond to truth defines how much we will grow in our faith. This 5-day plan looks at what Jesus had to say about the importance of our response to truth in a world of confusion and lies.

In times of isolation, you may be tempted to think that there is nothing that you can do to make disciples, but the Apostle Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, did some of his best work from prison! The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were all written from a place of isolation. Even from isolation you can make disciples.

Charlie is a fictional character that represents a compilation of many conversations about giving. Charlie is new to trusting Jesus and new to having God speak into his life. Charlie has a mentor helping him in his newfound faith. Join Charlie’s coffee café conversations and see how what was once considered a financial transaction becomes a heart transformation.

Do you sometimes struggle to hear God’s voice amid all the noise in your life? One of the clearest ways God speaks today is through Scripture. Sometimes Scripture can be confusing, though, as we try to discern God’s calling. Here are seven steps to understanding the Bible so we can live out God’s truth and love.

In this six-day plan by Bible study author Andy Klenke, you will be introduced to the Jesus of the Gospels and be invited to follow Him. Beyond a great teacher or miracle worker, Jesus shows himself to be God and worthy of worship. While simply understanding these truths is certainly helpful, each day will help you learn more about Jesus and prompt you to think about how these truths can transform your life.

Pastor, professor, and writer Chris Nye says that people in the West worship growth: we believe that very few things get worse as they get bigger. The result is we become isolated and self-celebrating, chasing power and money. The Bible, however, calls us to live in community, where there are no celebrities. We don’t grab power; we lay it down.

One of the things that stays constant in all seasons of life is knowing or wanting to know that we’re not alone in our life experiences. There’s someone else going through something similar or some version of it, so you can take courage. You may even be the somebody a hurting person needs.

After every pandemic in history, there has been spiritual revival. Are you ready for the harvest? When Jesus saw the crowds, he said that the fields were ready for harvest. The work of planting and nurturing was done. It was time to reap. This Plan explores what Jesus said about the harvest and calls us to get involved in the promised harvest of new Jesus followers.

The light and love of Jesus meet the world’s deep need—and we can participate in bringing his light to our communities and relationships. In these devotionals, pastor and former NFL player Derwin Gray encourages us to become everyday missionaries, offering good news to those around us.

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.

No matter how busy life gets, making space to spend time with the Lord gives Him the opportunity to transform your heart and renew your spirit. This reading plan provides 8 devotions based on the book "52-Week Devotional for Women: Prayers and Reflections to Strengthen your Relationship with God," by Natasha Brown Watson. Grow closer to God with devotions, reflections, and prayer.

Ever wonder “What’s my purpose?” or “Why do bad things happen?” Jesus has answers for these and many more “essential questions of life.” Learn how Jesus unravels life’s biggest questions, and leads you to find your hope, meaning, and purpose in life. (Devotions written by Rick Lawrence; taken from the Jesus-Centered Bible—jesuscenteredbible.com.)

Right from the beginning, in the creation story, God shows us a pattern which contains a huge lesson. And this lesson continues throughout the Bible. Jesus shows up on the scene and points to this same lesson. As long as heaven remains, seed time and harvest will continue. This plan focuses on seed, planting, and watering. A key principle of the kingdom of God and therefore, to every believer after God’s heart.

You receive new life when you decide to say ‘yes’ to Jesus. This marks the beginning of a relationship with God and becoming a part of His family, the church. To help you understand more about your new life in Jesus, we’ve put together this introductory 12 Day Reading Plan. Look up each of the scriptures and read the notes. Then ask yourself the questions outlined in the plan.

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.

Faith and fitness can feel at odds, but in reality they're closer than you might think. It's possible to pursue Jesus AND pursue physical health. And the more they're integrated, the stronger you'll grow both physically and spiritually. Join us for a 14-day journey to health!