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 […]
Instagram Jesus Week 3: Devotional Day 4
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 […]
Instagram Jesus Week 3: Devotional Day 3
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 […]
Instagram Jesus Week 3: Devotional Day 2
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 […]
Instagram Jesus Week 3: Devotional Day 1
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, […]
Instagram Jesus Week 3: Day 1 Intro/LifeGroup Questions
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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Instagram Jesus Week 2: Devotional Day 7
DAY 7 – Sunday Daily devotional Read Romans 15:13 Ask How will your joy impact you and those around you? Reflect Joy, peace, hope. These qualities all come by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joy is possible because we have the power of the Holy Spirit living within us, the same one who raised […]
The Apple Watch and Old Testament Laws
So I got an Apple Watch for Christmas. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I wanted one, but I was curious enough to throw some hints Megan’s way and she went in with my in-laws to get me one. And now that I have it I fiddle with the thing all the time, of course. […]
Instagram Jesus Week 2: Devotional Day 6
DAY 6 – Saturday Daily devotional Read John 15:11; John 16:22b Ask Where are you battling for joy? Pray for a keen awareness of Christ’s presence with you, as a reminder to you of the truth that joy is always possible. Today, choose joy. Reflect As I look back on my life at the seasons […]
Instagram Jesus Week 2: Devotional Day 5
DAY 5 – Friday Daily devotional Read Philemon 1:6 Ask Who could you share joy with? Reflect I’m always surprised and delighted at moments of sharing Jesus with friends. In my experience evangelism always brings with it a mix of anxiety and excitement! Let me give you an example. This year, our little Evelyn started […]