Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 4:6

As we sit in the storm of the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re embarking on a journey that none of us have been on before. In this 3 day devotional plan, 24-7 Prayer's International Prayer Director Brian Heasley explores how we can gain peace at this time by trusting in God, unpacking the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4.

In this inspiring and life-changing three-day devotional, you will learn the undeniable truth that God has promised you total restoration. Not one of His promises has ever failed. Get ready to discover how you can put all of your faith in His unfailing promises and you will start seeing His restoration show up in every area of your life—beginning today!

Renewing your mind to God's word is the key to lasting change. This short plan will give you keys to make renewing your mind a part of your daily life. When you do this, you will experience new life in Christ and reflect His glorious image to others. For practical ways to renew your mind in the area of health, visit http://www.takebackyourtemple.com.

Your heart must never become a well-beaten path. It must be guarded well. Too many voices, too many words, too many circumstances can cause your heart to be worn and incapable of grasping what God wants to whisper to it. Let's clear the path and keep the heart healthy and intentionally moving forward.

Raise your hand if you want to be more loving, joyful, at peace, patient, kind, full of goodness, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled? Yep, me too! These traits are the fruit of the Spirit, and we can grow in the amount of these fruits our life produces. Let’s learn some lessons from natural gardening that will help us have abundantly fruitful lives.

Seeds, they’re everywhere. Your words, your money, your children and even you, yourself, are a seed! How do these seeds work and why should it matter to us? Let’s see what the Bible has to say and discover how it can apply to our lives in order to bring us closer to God and His purpose for us.

A natural human desire is for an abundant harvest in different areas of life. These could be items such as wealth, finances, fatherhood, health, and more. Jesus lays out a clear matrix that will aid anyone with a desire to yield better results when we take the time to understand our individual conditions for growth. Let’s dig in.

Throughout his account, Mark unveils a Jesus of unparalleled power and authority but also a Jesus of humility and love. And while this Jesus invites each of us into a greater story through His teachings, He demands we come as active participants. We must acknowledge Him, seek salvation in Him, and follow Him wherever He leads. In the Gospel of Mark, you'll follow Jesus through His days of early ministry to the cross and discover what it means to be the recipients of His overflowing compassion and the very reason for His all-consuming passion.

The Bible is the most powerful book that has ever been written. Studying it illuminates our minds, feeds our souls, changes our lives, and most importantly, helps us get to know God. Adapted from the devotional, 30 Days by Nicky Gumbel, this 5-day plan is designed to help those who want to start reading the Bible by giving them a practical introduction to passages from the Old and New Testaments.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

According to dictionary.com, the definition of a storm is a violent disturbance of the atmosphere. We can all agree that we will face storms in our lifetime; yet, even while our atmosphere is being violently disturbed, there is good news. God is using the storm to mature you, to strengthen you, and to elevate you. Hold onto Jesus; He will never let you go.

Vision makes the difference in how we approach our lives. Jesus knew what His priority was when He was just 12 years old and had already embraced a vision led life. To put it simply, Jesus knew what He was about. When we identify God inspired vision, it produces multiple positive effects in our lives. Through this devotional, we’ll consider five of them and their application for our lives.

The gospel is for every person because Jesus is for every person. May this five-day devotional plan based on the first vision statement of the Lausanne Movement, 'the gospel for every person', lead you to deeper engagement with the love of Christ and a deeper desire to share that love with others.

Do you hear the invitation to read your Bible every…single…week but do not get the point? Do you not know where to start? Or do you even believe the Bible is true? This five-day devotional will teach how to read the Bible, why you should believe it, how to stay engaged, and why the differences in the gospels don’t discredit them.

Throughout history, there’s never been a more masterful Storyteller than Jesus. He taught thousands from every walk of life during His earthly ministry, conveying life-changing truths through vivid word pictures or Parables. Whether you’re battling anxiety, struggling with a strained relationship, or simply want to know God’s Word deeply, I invite you to journey with me through five life lessons from Jesus where He answers some tough questions.

The truth always appears, but it's often uncomfortable and requires change. How we respond to truth defines how much we will grow in our faith. This 5-day plan looks at what Jesus had to say about the importance of our response to truth in a world of confusion and lies.

In times of isolation, you may be tempted to think that there is nothing that you can do to make disciples, but the Apostle Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, did some of his best work from prison! The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were all written from a place of isolation. Even from isolation you can make disciples.

Do you sometimes struggle to hear God’s voice amid all the noise in your life? One of the clearest ways God speaks today is through Scripture. Sometimes Scripture can be confusing, though, as we try to discern God’s calling. Here are seven steps to understanding the Bible so we can live out God’s truth and love.

When we talk about 'the Word as our FOUNDATION,' we’re talking about how the Bible helps us to experience the reality of our relationship with Him. Our God is a God who speaks, we can’t separate Him from His Word. We know God through His Word, and our faith is built on this idea. In fact, we can’t grow in our relationship with God, without experiencing a growing love for Scripture. Join us for this 6-day devotional diving into the importance of the Bible in growing our faith & relationship with God.

In this six-day plan by Bible study author Andy Klenke, you will be introduced to the Jesus of the Gospels and be invited to follow Him. Beyond a great teacher or miracle worker, Jesus shows himself to be God and worthy of worship. While simply understanding these truths is certainly helpful, each day will help you learn more about Jesus and prompt you to think about how these truths can transform your life.

God promises to speak to us, but what does he sound like? How do we know it’s him? Jesus said that his people would be able to recognize his voice and follow (John 10:27). He sent his Spirit to remind of his teaching (John 14:26) and guide us in our lives (John 16:13). This 7-day video devotional will show you how to hear God’s voice for yourself.

What if a good man is a broken man, a struggling man? I find that most of the people God uses to build His kingdom and spread His message are flawed and imperfect. I also find in each of them—despite their shortcomings—a resolute desire to follow the call of their Creator. This week let’s piece together a new image of what a good man might truly be.

Are you a father? Want to know more about God, your heavenly Father? I’d love to share with you some recent lessons I learned from interacting with my young son. If you’re a dad yourself you’ll probably relate to these stories. As you read, you’ll see the analogy in each story and feel the power of God as your Father. Then let the daily Bible readings drive the lessons home.

Jesus called the first disciples to "walk the same road" with him. He called ordinary, imperfect men to take the good news of the gospel into all the world. Incredibly, he calls us to do the same. Is this possible? What about storms, doubts, imperfections, and betrayals? Here are seven ways Jesus has uniquely and incredibly equipped us to "walk the same road" to bring the gospel to the world.

One of the things that stays constant in all seasons of life is knowing or wanting to know that we’re not alone in our life experiences. There’s someone else going through something similar or some version of it, so you can take courage. You may even be the somebody a hurting person needs.