DAY 4 – Thursday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:17-20 Ask The disciples left behind many things to follow Jesus – careers, family expectations, possessions, home, family. What is different, changed or been “left behind” because of your commitment to follow Christ? What has been the cost to you? Reflect Pop quiz: What is Newton’s third […]
Instagram Jesus Week 5: Devotional Day 3
DAY 3 – Wednesday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:16-17 Ask Our LifeGroup structure is directly shaped by Mark 1:17 “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” How does this verse help us understand how Jesus calls his disciples to make a head, heart, and hands commitment to follow him? Who is it […]
Instagram Jesus Week 5: Devotional Day 2
DAY 2 – Tuesday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:14-15; Revelation 21:1-4 Ask What did Jesus mean when he said “the time is fulfilled”? How is this connected with the next statement “the kingdom of God is at hand”? Reflect For the past few years on Easter Eve, I’ve attended a church in the Boston area. […]
Instagram Jesus Week 5: Day 1 Intro/LifeGroup Questions
WEEK 5 This daily devotional pairs with Mark 1:14-20 and the sermon preached Feb 2-3 Written by Lilly Davis Grew up at Chapel Hill. Currently working towards a Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Loves engaging with Scripture with both mind and heart and discussing it with others, particularly when paired with good food […]
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Instagram Jesus Week 5: Devotional Day 1
DAY 1 – Monday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:14-20 Ask Make a mental note of how many times this passage uses the word “immediately”. This is one of Mark’s favorite words throughout the gospel! How does the use of this word shape our understanding of this story? Reflect Since moving to the Boston area, I […]
Instagram Jesus Week 4: Devotional Day 7
DAY 7 – Sunday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:13b; Psalm 139 Ask Today’s passage encourages us that even while Jesus was being tempted, and was in the wilderness, God took care of him through the ministering of the angels. Spend time lifting up those in your group who are going through a really tough time. […]
Instagram Jesus Week 4: Devotional Day 6
DAY 6 – Saturday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:13a Ask Challenge yourself to take an honest look at what tempts you. When you experience temptation do you lean into the support of others or hide? Reflect Whenever Megan asks me to do the grocery shopping, she knows to expect one or two extra things in […]
Instagram Jesus Week 4: Devotional Day 5
DAY 5 – Friday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:12; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Ask The Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness where he is tempted, and during that difficult time the angels minister to him. How does the presence of God in the midst of suffering help us wrestle with the difficult question of suffering and […]
Instagram Jesus Week 4: Devotional Day 4
DAY 4 – Thursday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:11; Romans 8:14-17 Ask Jesus is commissioned for service by the voice from heaven. When have you experienced a sense of calling or commissioning? If you felt it was from God, how did you know his voice? Reflect My son’s name is Reed. Well, that’s what we […]
Instagram Jesus Week 4: Devotional Day 3
DAY 3 – Wednesday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:10b; Isaiah 61:1 Ask Consider the role that the Holy Spirit plays in your life. Have you invited him into your new beginnings, or your tough times? Do you experience his presence with you? Spend some time inviting him into these circumstances in prayer. Reflect I was […]