Get the appAbide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible Sample
Prayer
You’ll take a few minutes to read through today’s passages in just a moment. Before you do, start with a simple prayer like this:
“God, I invite you into this moment and ask that you open my heart to Your Word. Help me to know you deeply through it, and let your truth transform my heart, mind, and soul today.”
Once you finish your reading, take a few moments to walk through P.R.A.Y.
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P - PAUSE to be still. Meditate on what you’ve just read, allowing it to sink in.
R - REFLECT on Scripture. What was God saying to you today through His Word? Speak aloud a verse to remember, and maybe even write it down.
A - ASK for God’s help. The challenge is to be with Jesus and become more like Him. How does today’s Word challenge you to do that?
Y - YIELD to His will in your life. God lovingly invites you into His beautiful plan for you, His church, and the world. Take up His invitation to live differently; understanding His plan is beyond anything we could ask or imagine.
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Some Context on Mark
Who Wrote the Book of Mark?
The earliest historical traditions available link this book to a Christian scribe named Mark or John Mark.
Who was the Book of Mark written for?
Mark’s gospel seems to have been originally intended for Gentile converts to Christianity, perhaps specifically in Rome. Mark gives a detailed explanation of Jewish customs, and his linguistic preferences denote a non-Jewish audience.
Context
The events described in Mark take place in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the surrounding occupied lands of the Greco-Roman Empire during the early 1st century, between 10-40 C.E. Mark was likely composed between 50 and 70 C.E.
Literary Styles
The book of Mark is written in narrative, along with some discourse sections.
Key Themes
- The good news of the Kingdom of God
- Jesus of Nazareth as the suffering servant
- The invitation to follow the Messiah
Structure
Mark is divided into four parts. Mark 1:1-8:26 shows the mixed reactions to Jesus’ message. Chapters 8:27-10 present Jesus as the Messiah. 11-16 detail Jesus’ persecution, crucifixion, and resurrection. And 16:9-20 is a longer ending found in later manuscripts.
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About this Plan
Abide is a 6-month-long daily Bible reading and reflection plan focusing on the New Testament. Our hope is that this next year of studying together is marked with a hunger for God’s Word and a deeper faith with every passage read. We've even built in weekly "Catch Up Days" to give you the space to catch back up if you miss a day or fall behind!
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We would like to thank The Bridge Church for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://bridge.tv
