Meet Jesus in Mark
Follow the fast-moving story of Jesus’ ministry, his teachings, and the road to the cross.
Explore the guide →Scripture for everyday life
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“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.” — Psalm 119:105
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Rooted in the Word,
growing in grace.
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Start with the textRead the passage before the commentary.
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Ask honest questionsCuriosity is part of a faithful journey.
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Carry it into lifeLet understanding shape the way you live.
The study library
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Short, grounded introductions to people, themes, and books across Scripture.
Learning to pray with the Psalms
Discover how ancient songs make room for joy, grief, gratitude, and hope.
Explore the guide →Everyday wisdom in Proverbs
Explore practical reflections on speech, friendship, work, justice, and the good life.
Explore the guide →The Bible’s big story
A clear overview of the library of books and the story that connects them.
Explore the guide →Faith, doubt & honest questions
Make space for questions about suffering, belief, and what it means to trust.
Explore the guide →What does it mean to love your neighbour?
Read Jesus’ teaching on mercy and consider what love asks of us today.
Explore the guide →A simple way in
Read slowly.
Notice what’s there.
You don’t need a theology degree to begin. A few patient questions can open up a passage and help you carry it with you.
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ReadWhat is happening in this passage? Read it twice.
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NoticeWhich words, people, or ideas stand out?
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UnderstandWhat did this mean in its original setting?
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RespondWhat might this invite you to trust, do, or pray?
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“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”Romans 12:2 · World English Bible
A gentle beginning
Five days in Mark
Set aside ten minutes a day. Read the passage, sit with one question, and write a thought or prayer.
Day 01A beginningMark 1:1–15
Day 02Called to followMark 1:16–34
Day 03Seeing differentlyMark 2:1–17
Day 04Who is this?Mark 4:35–41
Day 05A new wayMark 8:27–38
Reflection: What do you notice about the way Jesus meets people in these passages?
Study notes
Go a little deeper.
Every guide starts with the passage itself and offers questions for reflection.
Reading the Gospel of Mark
Mark opens with movement: a wilderness voice, a baptism, and a call to follow. As you read, notice how people respond to Jesus and how the disciples’ understanding changes. The Gospel invites its readers to consider who Jesus is and what following him costs.
Read: Mark 1:1–15 · Ask: What words or actions introduce Jesus here?
Praying with the Psalms
The Psalms give language to the full range of human experience. Some are songs of praise; others are cries for help or prayers of confession. Their honesty reminds readers that prayer can begin with what is real, bringing both gratitude and pain before God.
Read: Psalm 13 · Ask: Where does the psalm turn, and what changes?
Wisdom in everyday choices
Proverbs gathers short teachings about living wisely in community. Wisdom here is practical: listen before speaking, seek understanding, treat others justly, and recognize that choices shape character over time. These sayings invite reflection rather than offering a mechanical formula for every situation.
Read: Proverbs 3:1–12 · Ask: What kind of trust does this passage describe?
The Bible’s big story
The Bible is a collection of writings from different times and settings: law, history, poetry, prophecy, Gospels, letters, and more. Many readers trace a broad story through creation, covenant, Israel, Jesus, the early church, and the hope of renewal. Each book has its own voice and context.
Read: Luke 24:13–35 · Ask: How does understanding the wider story change what you notice?
Faith and honest questions
Scripture includes people who lament, protest, wonder, and wait. The book of Job asks difficult questions about suffering without reducing them to easy answers. Lamentations gives grief its own voice. A thoughtful study can hold questions open while listening carefully to the text and to one another.
Read: Job 3:1–10 · Ask: What does this passage allow the speaker to say?
Loving your neighbour
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus answers a question about who counts as a neighbour with a story about costly compassion. The listener is invited to notice not only who receives care, but who chooses to cross a boundary and offer it.
Read: Luke 10:25–37 · Ask: What does compassion look like in this story?