Greatness in God’s Eyes – March 6th
Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was the greatest. Sitting down, he called the Twelve and said to them, “If anyone […]
The Power and Priority of Prayer – March 5th
Mark 9:25-29 Key Verse: After he had gone into the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” And he told them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer.” (Mark 9:28-29 CSB) What are the situations or circumstances that tend to drive you to your knees in prayer? When are […]
Finding the Will of God – March 4th
Proverbs 3:1-8 Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Sam was telling us about his fishing trip with his brother Tim. They had just returned from up north and it […]
Help My Unbelief! – March 1st
Mark 9:14-24 Key Verse: Jesus said to him, “If you can’? Everything is possible for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:23-24 CSB) In Mark 9, we find the disciples of Jesus disputing with the scribes. A young boy had been brought before […]
Dying to Self – February 28th
Mark 8:34-38 Key Verse: Calling the crowd along with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me and the gospel will save […]
Where Is Your Mind Focused? – February 27th
Mark 8:31-33 Key Verse: He spoke openly about this. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning around and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! You are not thinking about God’s concerns but human concerns.” (Mark 8:32-33 CSB) Often times there is a huge difference in […]
Who Do You Say That Jesus Is? – February 26th
Mark 8:27-31 Key Verse: “But you,” he asked them, “who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.”(Mark 8:29 CSB) Have you ever looked yourself up on Google or on social media? It’s a slightly vain exercise, but also can be quite interesting depending on what you find. You never know […]
How Clearly Are You Seeing Jesus? – February 25th
Mark 8:22-26 Key Verse: “He took the blind man by the hand and brought him out of the village. Spitting on his eyes and laying his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people—they look like trees walking.” Again Jesus placed his hands on the man’s […]
When It Seems Like Hope Is Lost – February 22nd
Mark 5:35-43 Key Verse: “Then he took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum” (which is translated, “Little girl, I say to you, get up”). 42 Immediately the girl got up and began to walk. (She was twelve years old.) At this, they were utterly astounded.” (Mark 5:41-42 CSB) Jairus and his […]
Going Public – February 21st
Mark 5:30-34 Key Verse: The woman, with fear and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. “Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be healed from your affliction.” (Mark 5:33-34 CSB) One of the first people I […]