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 […]
DAY 7 – Sunday Daily devotional Read John 10:11-17 Ask Which aspect of Jesus’ character is most challenging to you – his power and authority or his servant leadership? Commit this week to do a little extra Bible reading and research about that characteristic. If you didn’t already do so, highlight the stories in Mark’s […]
DAY 6 – Saturday Daily devotional Read Mark 10:42-45 Ask How can you imitate Christ’s humility in serving others and thinking of others better than yourself? Talk as a LifeGroup about: 1) What opportunities and needs you have to serve within your group 2) How you could serve together for the broader mission of the […]
DAY 5 – Friday Daily devotional Read Mark 16:1-8 Ask One of the unusual features of Mark’s Gospel is its abrupt ending in Mark 16:8. Marks 16:9-20 are later additions to the text, and it is highly likely Mark deliberately ended his account of Jesus’ life in this abrupt way. How does this abrupt ending […]
DAY 4 – Thursday Daily devotional Read Mark 4:3-9 Ask Every story where we learn who Jesus is also gives us a chance to evaluate our response to Jesus. A good summary of those responses can be found in the parable of the seeds in Mark 4:3-9. How do you see yourself in the different […]
DAY 3 – Wednesday Daily devotional Read Mark 1:14-15; 4:26-34 Ask What does Mark teach us about the kingdom of God? Reflect Recall that at the time Jesus arrives on the scene in Galilee, the people of Israel are living under oppression by the Romans. The oppression they faced likely made them all the more […]
DAY 2 – Tuesday Daily devotional Read Mark 2:3-12 Ask What does the Gospel of Mark teach us about the power and authority of Jesus? Reflect The story in Mark 2:3-12 is one of many in the Gospel of Mark that reveals something about the power and authority of Jesus. As we walk through this […]
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 or coffee. Also enjoys viewing God’s creation through the lens of photography. Saturday through Friday […]
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DAY 1 – Monday Daily devotional Read Mark 8:29-33 Ask What does the Gospel of Mark teach us about Jesus as Messiah / Man / Son of God? If you have a study Bible, you might find it helpful to read about each of these themes. If you don’t have one, skim through your Bible, […]