Daily Bible Reading — January 2024, God’s Guiding Word: DiscipleshipSample
January 19
Introduction
Mark 9:2–29: Jesus takes three disciples with him up to a high mountain where he is briefly changed and revealed as a divine figure, an event called the transfiguration. The disciples see him talking with Moses the lawgiver and Elijah the prophet. When they descend from the mountain and rejoin the other disciples, they are met by a crowd and a man whose son is possessed by an evil spirit.
Today’s Key Verse: Mark 9:23b
[Jesus said]: “Everything is possible for the person who has faith.”
Reflect
After Peter, James, and John witness Jesus’s transfiguration, why does Jesus instruct them not to tell anyone what they saw? What don’t the disciples understand? After healing the boy with an evil spirit, what teaching does Jesus give about faith? With regard to healing, what are your thoughts about the role of faith?
Pray
Lord Jesus, in faith I trust in you. Teach me to listen for your voice and increase my faith day by day as I grow in knowledge of you. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Mark 9:30–50: Jesus speaks again about his death, and the disciples argue as to who among them is the greatest.
Scripture
About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by today’s passage all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Discipleship.”
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