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Introduction
Begin each day with a simple prayer asking God to speak to you today through the story of Mark’s Gospel.
If you have a couple minutes at the end of your time each day, come back here and consider using these prayers as a guide this week:
Prayers Appointed for the Week
(from the Divine Hours, edited by Phyllis Tickle)
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that I, who have been born again and made your child by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through my Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
Monday
This week we are looking at Mark 2:13 - 3:6. If you have time, start back at the beginning of Mark and read from the beginning through chapter 3, verse 6. If not, just read this section.
Which parts catch your attention? Why?
What comes up a lot in this section?
We are only a few chapters into Mark and Jesus’ murder is already being plotted. Why did people react so strongly to Jesus?
Tuesday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Come back and focus on 2:13-17.
Who does Jesus consider good company and why?
If Jesus came to your town, who are you in the story? One of the sinners he hangs out with? Or one of those outside puzzled by the way he seems to condone such immorality?
Wednesday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Come back and focus on 2:18-22.
Again Jesus faces criticism about the “appropriate behavior” of a religious movement. What strikes you about the way Jesus responds to his critics?
What do you think Jesus is saying with the illustration of a “groom and groomsmen”, “clothes and patches”, and “wine and wineskins”? This may be a great time to consult a commentary or Bible dictionary if you have a few minutes for research...
Has Jesus done anything yet in Mark that kind of offends your sensibilities? How would he answer your offenses?
Thursday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Come back and focus on 2:23-3:6.
Jesus crosses a huge line here: the Sabbath (one of the 10 commandments, remember!) How does Jesus’ understanding of “lawful vs. unlawful” differ from that of his critics?
Without answering them yet, list as many questions as you can related to this section.
Friday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Taken as a whole section, what in this passage hits you personally? What has God been showing you this week?
Begin each day with a simple prayer asking God to speak to you today through the story of Mark’s Gospel.
If you have a couple minutes at the end of your time each day, come back here and consider using these prayers as a guide this week:
Prayers Appointed for the Week
(from the Divine Hours, edited by Phyllis Tickle)
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that I, who have been born again and made your child by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through my Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
Monday
This week we are looking at Mark 2:13 - 3:6. If you have time, start back at the beginning of Mark and read from the beginning through chapter 3, verse 6. If not, just read this section.
Which parts catch your attention? Why?
What comes up a lot in this section?
We are only a few chapters into Mark and Jesus’ murder is already being plotted. Why did people react so strongly to Jesus?
Tuesday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Come back and focus on 2:13-17.
Who does Jesus consider good company and why?
If Jesus came to your town, who are you in the story? One of the sinners he hangs out with? Or one of those outside puzzled by the way he seems to condone such immorality?
Wednesday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Come back and focus on 2:18-22.
Again Jesus faces criticism about the “appropriate behavior” of a religious movement. What strikes you about the way Jesus responds to his critics?
What do you think Jesus is saying with the illustration of a “groom and groomsmen”, “clothes and patches”, and “wine and wineskins”? This may be a great time to consult a commentary or Bible dictionary if you have a few minutes for research...
Has Jesus done anything yet in Mark that kind of offends your sensibilities? How would he answer your offenses?
Thursday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Come back and focus on 2:23-3:6.
Jesus crosses a huge line here: the Sabbath (one of the 10 commandments, remember!) How does Jesus’ understanding of “lawful vs. unlawful” differ from that of his critics?
Without answering them yet, list as many questions as you can related to this section.
Friday
Re-read Mark 2:13 - 3:6.
Taken as a whole section, what in this passage hits you personally? What has God been showing you this week?
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