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Journey through the Book of Mark103. Jesus Curses a Fig Tree – Mark 11:12-14To some people, what Jesus did in cursing the fig tree might seem petty and unreasonable. But Jesus did nothing out of spite or malice. Everything he did, he did for a purpose.Jesus was acting out what would happen to Jerusalem, for having the appearance of righteousness, but not its fruits: for rejecting him. Without Jesus, there can be no fruit. Fig trees exist to bear figs. We – you and I – exist to bear fruit. The fig tree was all show and no substance. It was covered in beautiful green leaves, but there were no figs there. You can...2022-04-1703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark102. Hosanna! – Mark 11:7-11Hosanna! Around 550 years earlier, the prophet Zechariah had prophesied: “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” By entering Jerusalem in this way, Jesus fulfilled this prophecy, and He fulfilled the people’s expectation of how the Messiah would enter Jerusalem to claim His throne. And so, the people acclaimed Him as Messiah and King.2022-04-1603 min
Journey through the Book of Mark101. The Lord Needs It – Mark 11:1-6“And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, `And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the do...2022-04-1502 min
Journey through the Book of Mark100. Cheer Up – Mark 10:49-52“So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” – Mark 10:49-52 The healing of Bartimaeus was a chall...2022-04-1403 min
Journey through the Book of Mark96. Asking Without Understanding – Mark 10:35-38Jesus is no genie-in-a-bottle. You can’t just rub the religious lamp and ask Jesus to grant you whatever you wish for. It doesn’t work that way. He who knows the end from the beginning. He knows what we need even when we don’t. And He knows how to work in every situation, so that goodwill triumph in the end. Think about an unanswered prayer of yours. Could the reason be that you didn’t know what you were asking?2022-04-1003 min
Journey through the Book of Mark95 . An Amazing Procession – Mark 10:32-34“And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and th...2022-04-0903 min
Journey through the Book of Mark94. There’s No Loss in Following Jesus – Mark 10:28-31Jesus had just asked a rich man to leave everything he had and follow him. That’s why Peter says to Jesus, “We have left everything to follow you. ”Jesus’ answer is a powerful one. He assures the disciples that there will never be any loss in following him. He says that whatever apparent value anyone leaves behind to follow him will be repaid a hundred times in this present age. And then you shouldn’t miss what he adds. He says, “along with persecutions.” In other words, anyone who chooses to follow Jesus can expect hardship and persecution in this life...2022-04-0803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark93. Who Then Can Be Saved? – Mark 10:26-27The issue for the disciples wasn’t so much that they were concerned about the salvation of others. They were worried for themselves. They had just seen a man who seemed to meet all the requirements for heaven, according to their religion, be turned away by Jesus. He kept the commandments, and he was rich. The way they understood it, to be rich meant that God approved of you, which is why he blessed you. So, if it was so hard for rich people to be saved – people who had God’s approval – what about them? The disciples were dirt poo...2022-04-0702 min
Journey through the Book of Mark92. The Rich and the Kingdom – Mark 10:23-25Jesus has just asked a wealthy young man to sell everything he has, give it to the poor, and then come and follow him. Jesus loves this man, but the man has turned his back on Him and he’s returned sadly to his comfortable home. As Jesus and the disciples are watching in amazement, the man leaves, then Jesus says something even more amazing! “And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth agai...2022-04-0603 min
Journey through the Book of Mark91. The Man Who Went Away Sad – Mark 10:21-22“Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.” – Mark 10:21-22 Jesus wasn’t saying that in order to be saved that you have to sell everything you have and become a homeless beggar. As with so many of Jesus’ sayings, it’s the principle here that’s important. The principle here...2022-04-0503 min
Journey through the Book of Mark90. The Commandment-Keeper – Mark 10:18-20A man has just come running up to Jesus, and he’s fallen on his knees before Him. And what he’s said to Jesus is revealing. He’s said, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life.”It’s a good question, but it’s wrongly phrased. It contains some false assumptions – assumptions that we often make too – and Jesus is about to unpack them for him.“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall n...2022-04-0404 min
Journey through the Book of Mark89. What Must I do? – Mark 10:17In our last episode, in welcoming the children, Jesus gave an important lesson in what God is like. In today’s episode, Jesus is going to give us an important lesson in how to be saved. As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”This seems to be a pretty straightforward question, doesn’t it? But Jesus knows that for these people, it’s far from simple. This was, in fact, the central question of the Jewish religio...2022-04-0302 min
Journey through the Book of Mark88. Jesus and the Little Children – Mark 10:13-16“And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.” – Mark 10:13-16 It’s good to know that our God...2022-04-0203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark87. Teaching on Divorce – Mark 10:10-12“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” – Mark 10:9 God intended that marriage to be forever. It was to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman in which the two would complement each other and would contribute to the well-being of each other. Now, to his disciples, Jesus reinforces the permanence of marriage.2022-04-0102 min
Journey through the Book of Mark86. God’s Intention for Marriage – Mark 10:1-9Human relationships have always been one of the most difficult things for people to navigate. And it was like that in Jesus’ time as well. Today, the Pharisees have a question for Jesus about marriage and divorce. God intends that marriage should be permanent and that He’s all about building relationships, and not about tearing them apart. What about you? Think carefully about your own relationships and interactions with others. Do your words and actions result in building up, or in tearing down?2022-03-3103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark85. Good Salt – Mark 9:49-50“For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.” – Mark 9:49-502022-03-3002 min
Journey through the Book of Mark84. Cut Off Your Hand – Mark 9:43-48If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— where their worm does not die. And the fire is not quenched.’And if y...2022-03-2903 min
Journey through the Book of Mark83. Those Who Cause Little Ones to Stumble – Mark 9:42If the first law of Christ’s kingdom is love, then to cause another to stumble, no matter how unworthy they may be, is to betray the most central principle of Christ’s rule.Jesus is saying that to treat the unworthy with anything less than love, is to throw away your eternal life. If you have accepted salvation from Jesus, then the result will be a selfless, loving life.2022-03-2802 min
Journey through the Book of Mark82. Not One of Us – Mark 9:38-41As humans, it’s natural for us to categorise others. It’s how we make sense of the world. But Jesus is telling us that it’s wrong to see anyone as less acceptable to God than yourself.What are the differences you make between people? Where are the barriers you put up? Sometimes they’re based on race or politics, or class, or education, or religious views. Isn’t it time for us to do what the disciples had to do: reconsider? And maybe even repent?2022-03-2703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark81. The First and the Last – Mark 9:35-37Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” – Mark 9:35-37 The core problem in the hearts of the twelve disciples was pride that made them think that they were better than others. This pride in their status had been i...2022-03-2603 min
Journey through the Book of Mark80. What the Disciples Argued About – Mark 9:33-34All along the road, the disciples had been arguing about who was the greatest among them. No wonder they hadn’t been able to cast the evil spirit out of the boy after the transfiguration. This issue of “who is the greatest?” has been the greatest curse of the church for more than two thousand years. It causes the followers of Jesus and the church to lose sight of Jesus and him crucified, and it causes the church to not understand the heart of his teachings. It’s the reason for the lack of power in Christianity and the church t...2022-03-2502 min
Journey through the Book of Mark79. Alone with the Disciples – Mark 9:30-32Jesus wants to spend some time alone with his disciples. I wonder why? What is the most important thing that he wants to teach them? Well, let’s find out by watching this video.2022-03-2402 min
Journey through the Book of Mark78. The Reason for Powerlessness – Mark 9:28-29“In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am there you may be also.” John 14: 1-32022-03-2302 min
Journey through the Book of Mark77. Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit – Mark 9:25-27The crowd had witnessed the lack of power of the disciples. They had seen the accusations of the teachers of the law against Jesus. So, now Jesus waits until the crowd comes running to the scene. He wants everyone to see what he is going to do next. And what Jesus does next is awe-inspiring. With his word of power, he commands the spirit to leave the boy and never return. Then, in a dramatic scene, the evil spirit dramatically leaves the boy. Interestingly, before the boy stood up, free from the evil spirit, Mark says that he looked...2022-03-2203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark76. Belief and Unbelief – Mark 9:23-24I want you to think of a situation in your life that has brought you to desperation. How strong is your faith, your trust in God, with regard to that situation? Perhaps you’ve even stopped praying about it. Are you willing to pray this Father’s prayer: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief”? I encourage you to set aside a special time to put your problem in Jesus’ hands.2022-03-2102 min
Journey through the Book of Mark75. The Unbelieving Generation – Mark 9:19-22One of the most striking things in this episode is that when Jesus says, “You unbelieving generation, how long shall I put up with you?” He isn’t speaking to the teachers of the law. He is speaking to his own disciples. This whole, sorry situation is their fault. It begs the question, why couldn’t they heal the boy? Then, notice how the description of the boy’s affliction highlights the total grip that Satan had on his young life. Whatever the evil spirit wants to do with this boy, that’s what he does. It’s important to see that, i...2022-03-2002 min
Journey through the Book of Mark74. The Weakness of the Disciples – Mark 9:14-18A man had brought his demon-possessed son to be healed by Jesus. But Jesus had been up on the mountain, so instead the man asked His disciples to heal the boy. Watch this Bible devotional to know what happened next.2022-03-1903 min
Journey through the Book of Mark73. Elijah Has Come – Mark 9:9-13It’s interesting how Peter, James and John react to having witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus in His dazzling glory on the mountain top. And they certainly couldn’t understand what Jesus meant when He talked about “rising from the dead.” They threw around different ideas of what this could mean, all of them over-spiritualised, because they couldn’t get their heads around the possibility that Jesus meant just what He said.2022-03-1803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark72. Jesus Only – Mark 9:5-8The religious teachers taught that Moses and Elijah would come to earth to announce the coming of the Messiah. These were the two greatest prophets of their religion. But God the Father is displeased when Peter wants to build places of rest for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. God hides the scene from view and his voice is heard from heaven pointing to His beloved Son, and commanding all to listen only to Him. And then, when the three disciples recovered, Moses and Elijah were gone. They saw Jesus only.2022-03-1703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark71. The Transfiguration – Mark 9:1-4Peter, James and John are part of Jesus’ inner circle, since He makes a point of including them in some very special events. And so they witness Jesus glorified and speaking with Moses and Elijah. We don’t know what they spoke about, but it would have been an incredible conversation to have listened in on.2022-03-1603 min
Journey through the Book of Mark70. The Way of the Cross – Mark 8:34-38When Jesus said He was going to Jerusalem, where He would be killed, Peter strongly rebuked Him and wanted to stop Jesus from going because he didn’t fully understand the purpose of Jesus’ mission. And Jesus, in turn, has rebuked Peter for standing in His way with his worldly thinking and lack of spiritual understanding. Jesus wants to explain to His disciples the real purpose of His mission and why He must go to Jerusalem and the cross.2022-03-1503 min
Journey through the Book of Mark69. Get Behind Me Satan! – Mark 8:31-33When Jesus announces that he is going to Jerusalem and that He will be killed, the disciples are devastated. Peter is usually the one who says what everyone else is thinking. And so, it’s Peter who takes Jesus aside and starts arguing with Him against going to Jerusalem. Peter never expected the way that Jesus reacted. He called Peter “Satan,” because he was doing Satan’s work. And He told Peter that he was following a worldly agenda and not the plan of heaven.2022-03-1403 min
Journey through the Book of Mark68. Who do People Say I am? – Mark 8:27-30Jesus has been travelling with His disciples for around three years now. He’s hoping that His disciples have learnt a thing or two in that time. He’s about to make a dramatic announcement, but before that, it’s important that they really know who He is.2022-03-1303 min
Journey through the Book of Mark67. Jesus Heals a Blind Man – Mark 8:22-26Today we’re going to look at a very interesting miracle that Jesus did at Bethsaida. It’s got some important lessons for us.2022-03-1203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark66. The Yeast of the Pharisees – Mark 8:14-21After feeding the four thousand, Jesus and the disciples travel on by boat. But it seems that the disciples haven’t learnt the lessons of the great miracles that Jesus has recently done. Watch this devotional to learn more about what happened.2022-03-1103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark65. The Pharisees Ask for a Sign – Mark 8:11-13There are some people whom no amount of evidence will ever be sufficient to convince them of the truth. The Pharisees didn’t believe in Jesus because of a lack of evidence. There were many strands of powerful evidence that came together to point to Jesus as the Messiah sent from God. The Pharisees knew the prophecies that Jesus was fulfilling, they heard His teachings, and they were witnesses of his mighty works. But they still rejected Him. What important lesson can we learn from this passage of Scripture?2022-03-1003 min
Journey through the Book of Mark64. Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand – Mark 8:5-10After making the twelve disciples see that they could do nothing to resolve the problem, Jesus now told the crowd to sit down on the ground. All eyes were now only on Him. Do you remember how before the miracle of the Red Sea, Moses said to the people, “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord”? So, here is the spiritual lesson. For God to work His miracles in your life, to see His salvation, you have to stop working and let God work. Salvation is through faith and not through your works. So Jesus just told the...2022-03-0904 min
Journey through the Book of Mark63. The People are Hungry Again – Mark 8:1-4A little while ago, Jesus had fed five thousand. They were Jewish people. This time, Jesus fed four thousand. These were Gentiles, not Jews. Jesus did this to show that His love was for everyone; that His blessings were for all.2022-03-0803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark62. Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man – Mark 7:31-36Again, departing from the region of Tyre and Sidon, Jesus came through the midst of the region of Decapolis to the Sea of Galilee. Then they brought to Him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged Him to put His hand on him. And He took him aside from the multitude and put His fingers in his ears, and He spat and touched his tongue. Then, looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” – Mark 7:31-342022-03-0703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark61. Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman – Mark 7:24-30his woman wasn’t Jewish. She was clearly a Gentile. And the way that Jesus treated this woman may seem strange to us. Why didn’t he simply heal her daughter right away? It’s because Jesus wanted to teach his own disciples an important lesson about his love and mercy.2022-03-0604 min
Journey through the Book of Mark60. What Defiles You – Mark 7:14-23The Pharisees taught that you became a sinner when you allowed what was outside you in the sinful world into your life. But the teaching of Jesus was the opposite. Jesus had been speaking only to the Pharisees, but this was so important that he called the crowd over to him so that everyone could hear what he had to say.Jesus tells them clearly that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them, but instead, the things that defile us come from inside ourselves, from our own hearts.2022-03-0503 min
Journey through the Book of Mark59. How to Nullify the Word of God? – Mark 7:9-13How can someone nullify the Word of God? Human traditions are much easier to follow than the commandments of God. Because they’re human rules, you don’t risk being unpopular if you follow them. But Jesus taught that we should follow the Word of God and the Word of God alone. And the worst human traditions are the ones that nullify, or cancel out, God’s Word.2022-03-0403 min
Journey through the Book of Mark58. What is Hypocrisy? – Mark 7:5-8A striking thing in what Jesus says to the Pharisees is his definition of hypocrisy. We tend to think that hypocrisy is saying one thing but doing another. More specifically, Jesus says here that hypocrisy is when you follow God but instead follow human traditions rather than God’s commandments.2022-03-0303 min
Journey through the Book of Mark57. The Traditions of the Pharisees – Mark 7:1-4The Pharisees believed that in order to properly keep the law that is found in the Bible, it was important to keep hundreds of other more specific oral laws that had been handed down from previous generations. This is what Jesus refers to here as the “tradition of the elders.”2022-03-0203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark56. Healings in the Gennesaret Region – Mark 6:53-56Mark wants us to contrast Jesus’ experience in Nazareth with his experience in Gennesaret. Here they ran from throughout the whole region to welcome Jesus. Here, the people had far less knowledge about Jesus, but they had more faith.2022-03-0103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark55. Jesus Calms the Wind – Mark 6:45-52“Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. He saw the disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn, he went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Then he climbed into the boat with the...2022-02-2803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark54. Gathering the Leftovers – Mark 6:42-44We often focus on the feeding of the five thousand and not on what was leftover. We do the same things in our lives as well. We are often so fixated on what has happened, good or bad, that we forget about what remains.2022-02-2702 min
Journey through the Book of Mark53. Jesus Feeds the People – Mark 6:37-42When Jesus tells the disciples that they should give the people something to eat, they respond to him with economics! They show him how it’s an economic impossibility for Jesus to feed the people.Economics isn’t the solution to the problems of the world. Neither is politics or anything like that. Jesus asked the disciples to solve the problem so that they could realise how impossible it was for them. And then they gave him what they had, and Jesus worked a miracle.It’s interesting that Jesus didn’t just work a miracle out of thin air. Ins...2022-02-2603 min
Journey through the Book of Mark52. The Crowds Are Hungry – Mark 6:35-37The crowds are hungry. Too often we think there’s a problem when there really isn’t, because Jesus is still in control. And Jesus lets us try to fix it to help us understand that we need to depend on him. It’s one of the hardest lessons to learn.2022-02-2502 min
Journey through the Book of Mark51. Jesus Has Compassion on the Crowd – Mark 6:32-34Everywhere you look today, there is a sense of “lostness” in the world. People desperately seek their identity in temporary, material things that ultimately have no meaning. People are lost in broken relationships, guilt, and addictions of all kinds.2022-02-2403 min
Journey through the Book of Mark50. The Need to Rest – Mark 6:30-31Have you ever been so busy that you’ve missed a meal? Or two? I’ve done it sometimes, and it’s not good! You can imagine the twelve disciples gathered around Jesus, excitedly telling him everything that’s happened during their missionary travels. They’re exhausted from their journey and, together with Jesus, they need to eat and rest and recover their strength. So Jesus says to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.2022-02-2302 min
Journey through the Book of Mark49. The Death of John the Baptist – Mark 6:19-29King Herod was puzzled by John the Baptist, because John challenged his worldview. He was intrigued by John. He liked to listen to him. Deep down, he knew John was right. But still, when it came to a choice between pleasing Herodias or saving John, he chose to have John killed.2022-02-2204 min
Journey through the Book of Mark48. King Herod and John the Baptist – Mark 6:14-19The impression we get is that King Herod probably didn’t mind John the Baptist so much. But Herodias hated John the Baptist for publicly speaking out against her adulterous and incestuous relationship. So she needled Herod into having him arrested. Reflect on your own personal life. Have you found this to be true: that often one sin leads to another?2022-02-2102 min
Journey through the Book of Mark47. Jesus Sends Out the Twelve – Mark 6:6-13Jesus had his eye on the spiritual lesson that he wanted the Apostles to learn: that when they were on a mission for Him they weren’t to burden themselves down with material possessions. They were to move quickly through the towns and villages, announcing repentance and the Kingdom of God. And just as they had seen Jesus do, they also did.2022-02-2002 min
Journey through the Book of Mark46. Jesus in His Hometown – Mark 6:1-6After healing the daughter of Jairus by the sea of Galilee, Jesus now travels inland to his hometown, Nazareth. When you think of home, perhaps you think of a place of love and acceptance. He’s been looking to rest, and you’d think that he’d find it back home. But sadly, that’s not what happens at all.2022-02-1903 min
Journey through the Book of Mark45. Jesus Brings a Little Girl Back to Life – Mark 5:40-43Jesus has just arrived at the house of Jairus, where everyone was crying and wailing loudly, mourning his daughter. Jesus spoke with the power of His word. When He speaks, the dead wake up. Death cannot be in the house when Jesus is present. He turns sorrow into joy. What’s your sorrow? Like Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; only believe.2022-02-1803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark44. Jairus Asks for Help – Mark 5:35-40The people at the funeral thought that they knew more about death than Jesus did. And when Jesus confronted them with the truth, they laughed at him. They didn’t understand that when Jesus is in the house, everything changes. Jesus didn’t see death as final, but as just a sleep. This story shows us why we have good reasons not to be afraid of death and that we can believe Jesus just as Jairus did.2022-02-1703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark41. Jesus Answers Jairus’ Call – Mark 5:21-24When Jesus arrives back on the eastern shore of the Lake of Galilee, He performs a series of powerful miracles. What is so unusual about the request for healing by Jairus? And what does his attitude show about how we can approach Jesus when we need His help?2022-02-1702 min
Journey through the Book of Mark42. A Woman Touches Jesus – Chapter 5:24–29Jesus has just been asked by Jairus to come to his house to heal his daughter. But on the way, He is interrupted. Who touches His clothes? Why does she do this? And what does this tell us about how to truly trust in God? Find out here!2022-02-1703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark43. Who Touched Me? – Mark 5:30-34In this episode, Jesus says three wonderful things to the bleeding woman. The first thing He does is to affirm her healing. The second thing is to give her His peace. And the third thing He does is to give her freedom.2022-02-1703 minJourney through the Book of Mark40. The First Missionary to the Gentiles: Mark 5:18-20The man who has just been liberated from power of Satan is so grateful that he wants to follow Jesus. What does Jesus tell this man to do? Why does He give Him such different instructions to the man healed of leprosy? And what does this tell us about what Jesus asks us to do with the many blessings He gives us? Find out here!2022-02-1303 min
Journey through the Book of Mark39. The People Asked Jesus to Leave – Mark 5:11-17Jesus has been confronted by a man possessed by many demons in the land of the Gerasenes. What happens when Jesus commands the demons to leave the man? How do the people in the town nearby respond? And what does this show about who is in control of the region? Find out here!2022-02-1203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark38. We Are Many – Mark 5:6-10This interesting story describes what the devils experience in the presence of Jesus. The demons cause this man to run to Jesus from a distance, not to attack him, but instead to fall on his knees in front of Jesus. No matter how evil they may be, they cannot help hurrying to bow before Jesus. Find out more of the story here.2022-02-1103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark37. The Demon-Possessed Man – Mark 5:1-5Jesus had gone to the other side of the lake to get some rest. But instead, he received a noisy and dramatic welcome. What does the story of the demon-possesed man tell us about the harm our sins can cause? And what does it show about Jesus’ attitude to those who seem hopelessly entangled in sin?2022-02-1002 min
Journey through the Book of Mark36. Jesus Calms the Storm – Mark 4:38-41When Jesus calmed the wind and the waves, this told His disciples something about Him that they had not realised before. What was this? And what does this tell us about how we can cope with the storms in our lives? Watch our devotional, “Jesus Calms the Storm” to find out.2022-02-0903 min
Journey through the Book of Mark35. Jesus Asleep in the Storm – Mark 4:35-38With such a hectic schedule, Jesus was in desperate need of rest. But how could He sleep in a boat, while a storm threatened the lives of His closest followers? And what message does this have for us today? Watch today’s devotional to find out!2022-02-0802 min
Journey through the Book of Mark34. Jesus Explains the Parables to His Disciples – Mark 4:33-34In today’s episode, we find out that Jesus spoke differently to the crowds who came to hear him publicly, then to his disciples in private. Why was this? And what does that tell us about what will happen as our relationship with God deepens? Watch this devotional to learn more.2022-02-0702 min
Journey through the Book of Mark33. The Parable of the Mustard Seed – Mark 4:30-32Sometimes our problems in life seem so big that by comparison spiritual matters can seem very small and insignificant. I would like to invite you to make sure that you are setting aside time every day to focus on Jesus and His teachings. This will ensure that we receive His blessings as we face the daily challenges of life.2022-02-0602 min
Journey through the Book of Mark32. The Parable of the Growing Seed – Mark 4:26-29The Word of God is powerful in and of itself. That’s why, once the seed has been scattered, it grows and develops by itself. The lesson of this parable is that if we let God do his work in our lives, there’s no need for us to do the work. If we are willing “the good soil,” then God’s work in our lives will happen “all by itself.”2022-02-0502 min
Journey through the Book of Mark31. Listen Carefully to Jesus’ Teachings – Mark 4:24-25In this episode, Jesus is still speaking to his disciples about his teachings. He tells them to think very carefully about what he is saying. But, he tells his disciples, you have to do more than just think about his teachings: you actually have to apply them. The more you apply his teachings in your own life, the more that Jesus will be able to teach and bless you. But if you don’t listen to, or apply, the teachings of Jesus, you will lose even the light that you have been given.2022-02-0401 min
Journey through the Book of Mark30. The Teachings of Jesus Shed Light – Mark 4:21-23Jesus tells the disciples that His parables are actually meant to shine a light on things that are hard to understand. He says that his teachings are like a lamp that needs to be lifted up high, so its light might shine everywhere and illuminate every dark corner of our lives. Watch this devotional to learn more.2022-02-0302 min
Journey through the Book of Mark29. Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower – Mark 4:13-20The parable of the sower is about different soils that represent different kinds of people, and how they receive the word: the Good News about Jesus. The seed is always the same, but the soils are different. Some soils are unproductive, while other soils help the seed produce a good crop. So, which one are you?2022-02-0203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark28. Why Jesus Taught in Parables – Mark 4:10-12Do you have spiritual understanding – spiritual discernment – in your life? That’s an important question. Take a moment right now to pray that God, through His Spirit, will open your mind to spiritual things, so that you may see and understand the heart of God.2022-02-0103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark27. The Parable of the Sower – Mark 4:1–9The question that this parable asks is, “What kind of life do you want to live?” Do you want to live merely a small life, or do you want to live a life that’s multiplied a hundred times because of the good that it produces? So, where do you fit into this parable?2022-01-3103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark26. Who is My Family? – Mark 3:31–35Have you ever been misunderstood by your family, or perhaps your friends, for your decision to put Jesus first? I’m sure it was difficult. How did you cope? Watch what Jesus says in this video and ask yourself, how does it encourage you?2022-01-3002 min
Journey through the Book of Mark25. The Sin That Will Never Be Forgiven – Mark 3:28–30Look at the positive part of what Jesus said. Every sin can be forgiven. Some people talk about the “unpardonable sin” but actually this phrase does not appear in the Bible at all. The only sin that cannot be forgiven is the sin that you don’t want forgiven: the sin for which you don’t want to repent.2022-01-2902 min
Journey through the Book of Mark24. Is it God or the Devil? – Mark 3:22–27The teachers of the law can’t deny what Jesus is doing; that he really is liberating people from the power of demons. What is the one area of your life in which Satan attacks you the most? Do you realise that the devil lies bound and helpless at the feet of Jesus? Hand this area of your life over to Jesus and ask for his mercy and power.2022-01-2803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark23. His Family Think Jesus Has Gone Mad – Mark 3:10–21Why does it so often feel like those who are closest to us are the ones who know us the least? We’ve all had family troubles at some stage or another. Who do you rely on when no-one understands you; not even your family? Have you learnt to rely on your Father in heaven for your identity and strength?2022-01-2702 min
Journey through the Book of Mark22. Jesus Appoints the Twelve – Mark 3:13-19Jesus didn’t choose people who were qualified. He chose people who were willing to say “yes,” and then he qualified them. How does that play out in your life? Are you waiting to become sufficiently qualified before serving God? Maybe sufficiently holy, or sufficiently educated, or sufficiently wealthy? Jesus asks you to serve him now, and he’ll take care of qualifying you.2022-01-2603 min
Journey through the Book of Mark21. Evil Spirits Fall Down Before Jesus – Mark 3:11-12Jesus has all power in whatever area of your life you might be experiencing weakness. Think about how you have treated Jesus in the past. Have you neglected Him or treated him carelessly? Or have you accepted him as Lord of All and as the Lord of your life?2022-01-2502 min
Journey through the Book of Mark20. The Crowds Follow Jesus – Mark 3:7-10Have you ever had a moment or a time in your life when you felt that God was so close to you – as if you were touching Jesus? Is it something that you would want to experience? And if you did experience it, how can you respond to it? Remember, Jesus welcomes your touch.2022-01-2402 min
Journey through the Book of Mark19. Anger on the Sabbath – Mark 3:1-6This is the first time that Mark tells us that Jesus was angry. Jesus’ anger stemmed from the misunderstanding of the Pharisees about the purpose of the Sabbath. Take a moment to think about the things that make you angry. How do those things compare with the things that fire Jesus up?2022-01-2303 min
Journey through the Book of Mark18. The Lord of the Sabbath – Mark 2:23-27There are people today who say that the Sabbath doesn’t matter. But Jesus said that the Sabbath has been given to us to meet the needs of humanity, to be a blessing. What are the needs that you think it meets?2022-01-2203 min
Journey through the Book of Mark17. A Time to Rejoice – Mark 2:18–22As you watch this devotional, reflect on these questions: How do you express your Christian beliefs and values in your life? Is Jesus, the Bridegroom, evident in your life? Do others see the joy that comes from walking with Jesus?2022-01-2103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark16. Jesus Has Dinner With Sinners – Mark 2:15–17As you watch this devotional, take some time to examine yourself carefully. With which of the two sets of characters in the story do you really identify, the confessed sinners who eat with Jesus or the religious hypocrites who are repulsed by His grace and compassion?2022-01-2003 min
Journey through the Book of Mark15. Jesus Calls Matthew – Mark 2:13-14Jesus called Matthew. He was attracted to the presence of Jesus that no fame and fortune can equal. He left everything behind just to follow Him. Like Matthew, Jesus is calling you too. Are you also willing to follow?2022-01-1903 min
Journey through the Book of Mark14. Jesus Forgives Sin – Mark 2:6 – 12Often, in our heart of hearts, we think that it’s more difficult for God to forgive us from our sins than to heal us from our physical illness. That’s because we feel unworthy of His forgiving mercy. The paralysed man received it all. And if you trust in Jesus, you’ll have it all as well.2022-01-1803 min
Journey through the Book of Mark13. Bringing a Friend to Jesus – Mark 2:1-5Take a moment to think about the barriers that stand in the way of your friends meeting Jesus. Do you have the kind of faith that will demolish those barriers and bring them to Christ?2022-01-1703 min
Journey through the Book of Mark12. The Importance of Obedience – Mark 1:43–45Jesus has just healed a man with leprosy. He gave him strict instructions not to speak to anyone about this, but he did. Think about your own religious experiences. Are you as enthusiastic as the leper to tell others about what Jesus has done for you?2022-01-1602 min
Journey through the Book of Mark11. Jesus is Willing — Mark 1:40–42There are many people who want to receive God’s blessing, but they think they haven’t done enough to deserve it, or that they’re unworthy. Are you ready to fall on your knees before Jesus, and just accept his blessing, to let Jesus touch the hidden part of your life: your own leprosy of sin – and cleanse and heal you?2022-01-1502 min
Journey through the Book of Mark10. The Secret of Power — Mark 1:35–39The secret of Jesus’ power was His connection with the Father through prayer. But the disciples were more focused on the work that needed to be done than on the power that was needed for the work. Jesus knew that without a living connection with the Father, he could do no work. How about you? Does prayer come first in your life?2022-01-1403 min
Journey through the Book of Mark9. Power at Sunset – Mark 1:32–34When the demons wanted to publicly identify Jesus, Jesus silenced them even though they were only speaking the truth. The devil speaks to us as well. He whispers to us that we are sinners, that we are unworthy, that there’s no reason for God to possibly love us. When you hear the voice of the devil telling you that you are unlovable, ask Jesus to silence the devil’s voice. Don’t miss this incredible devotional.2022-01-1303 min
Journey through the Book of Mark8. Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law – Mark 1:29–31Simon and Andrew tell Jesus about their mother’s illness. She was sick with a fever. In those days, without antibiotics and modern medicines, the illnesses that are often only a nuisance to us would kill many people. So this fever was a serious thing. Jesus goes in and takes her hand. Immediately, the fever leaves her. When you have a problem, do you do what Simon and Andrew did? Do you tell Jesus about it? When you do that, He touches you, and that’s when the blessing comes!2022-01-1202 min
Journey through the Book of Mark7. Jesus Casts Out an Evil Spirit – Mark 1:21–28Jesus displays His power by casting out a demon from a man. This highlights Jesus’ power over the devil. Do you realise that if devils quake in their boots in the presence of Jesus, then He can do anything? Mark wants to teach you that you can rely on Jesus for strength. You can surrender your area of weakness into His power.2022-01-1103 min
Journey through the Book of Mark6. Jesus Calls His Disciples – Mark 1:16–20Gary Kent looks at how Jesus called His first disciples. Apostle Mark says that Jesus called them while He walked beside the sea. He barely pauses to call these men, and they follow Him as He walks on. When Jesus calls you to do something, will you respond like the disciples did?2022-01-1002 min
Journey through the Book of Mark5. Jesus Announces the Good News – Mark 1:14–15Jesus announced two conditions necessary for us to receive the kingdom of God.He also said the kingdom is near. It’s a simple but powerful message that electrified the world. How near do you think the kingdom of God is in your life? Tune into this incredible devotional to learn more.2022-01-0902 min
Journey through the Book of Mark4. Jesus in the Wilderness – Mark 1:12–13Sometimes we think that when you choose to serve God, suddenly everything becomes easier and more pleasant. But Mark tells us that when Jesus was baptised, the Spirit sent him immediately into the wilderness. What do you expect from your Christian walk?2022-01-0802 min
Journey through the Book of Mark3. The Baptism of Jesus – Mark 1:9–11Father said to the Son, “You are my Son, whom I love; with you, I am well pleased.” Have you ever considered that He longs to say the very same words to you too? 2022-01-0702 min
Journey through the Book of Mark2. The Baptiser – Mark 1: 4–8In our culture, like in Jesus’ day, we tend to show our power and status through external things, by what we wear, where and how often we travel and by the house and car we own. However, true power doesn’t come from external trappings. Watch this devotional to learn more.2022-01-0602 min
Journey through the Book of Mark1. The Messenger — Mark 1: 1–3The Gospel of Mark starts with a messenger. It also presents us with a challenge. Are you willing to accept it? Watch the devotional to learn more. Join us on a very practical journey through the Bible and discover gems that will bring you closer to Jesus.2022-01-0602 min