Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 8:17

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.

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.

You can live for weeks without food, days without water, and seconds without air. But you cannot live without hope! In this series, Pastor Rick shares how the hope of Jesus’ Resurrection means God is still able to do a miracle in your life.

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.

Losing your passion? Wondering how to tackle recurrent stress? Unsettled about not knowing what comes next? Wondering how to speak honestly about your pain? Do you have questions about the "What" and "How" of life's path? God is inviting you on a journey of Full Recovery where He will reconnect you to His purpose for you and recover your spirit, mind and body. Recovery, Full Recovery is possible!

In part four of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 8-9:29, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.

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!

The word “family” can mean many different things to different people. Often, when people speak of family, they mean their blood relatives, specifically those with whom they live. When Christians speak of family, we also refer to God’s family, his ekklesia, or “church.” When we enter God’s kingdom, we become family with one another, forging a bond that transcends blood everything. We are all brought together into God’s family.

The life of a wife and a mom can feel so ordinary. What’s significant about changing diapers, cooking dinner, working a 9-to-5? But what if your most ordinary moments held much greater meaning? The disciples were socially insignificant, but their role was crucial to the success of Jesus’s mission to heal the world. This plan follows their journeys, showing how God used them for good and is using you too.

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. September focuses on Mark. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.