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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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DAY 2 – Tuesday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:10a; Isaiah 64:1-2 Ask How can you relate to the emotional ups and downs of Jesus’ early ministry days? Reflect I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to tear a clothes item, but if it’s not already prepped for ripping, it’s really hard. I had an old […]
WEEK 5 This devotional pairs with the sermon preached Saturday and Sunday, January 26-27. Written by Larry Hackman Executive Associate Pastor at Chapel Hill. Theology nerd who also loves big, dumb blockbuster movies, dinosaurs (no kidding, I love dinosaurs), and classical music. What do these things have in common? They all point, in their own […]
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DAY 1 – Monday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:5,9; Hebrews 4:14-16 Ask Jesus was baptized, and yet was without sin. Spend time discussing why Jesus was baptized. What is the significance of his baptism? Reflect For only being one verse, Mark 1:9 sure does pack a lot of subtext into it. First of all, you […]