Walking With Jesus: A Journey Through Mark
Welcome to “Walking with Jesus!”
Dear Church Family,
We are embarking on an exciting and transformative journey together: a deep dive into the Gospel of Mark titled “Walking with Jesus.” For the next few months, our Sunday sermons will guide us through the most important passages, themes, stories, and parables of Jesus, allowing us to truly “meet” Him and understand what it means to choose to walk with Him in every aspect of our lives.
This handout is your personal guide to engage with the Gospel of Mark throughout the week, complementing our Sunday messages. The goal is simple: to help you cultivate a daily rhythm of encountering Jesus in His Word, reflecting on His life and teachings, and applying them to your own journey of discipleship.
By the end of this series, our prayer is that you will have a clearer understanding of Jesus’ identity, His radical call to follow, and feel empowered to live a life actively “Walking with Jesus” through all of life’s circumstances.
Let’s begin this journey together!
Grace & Peace,
Donnie
How to Use This Daily Reflection Guide
This guide is designed to foster a rich, personal encounter with the Gospel of Mark. We encourage you to make it a regular part of your week.
For Each Week:
- Read the Entire Weekly Passage: On Sunday evening or Monday morning, before diving into the daily readings, we strongly recommend you read the entire weekly passage in one sitting. This will give you the full context and narrative flow for the coming days of reflection.
- Get a Notebook or Journal: This is your space to process, question, and apply. Writing down your thoughts helps solidify your understanding and allows you to track your spiritual growth throughout the series.
- Pray: Before you read each day, ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes, heart, and mind to what Jesus wants to teach you. Ask Him to help you apply the truth to your life.
For Each Day (Monday – Friday):
- Read Slowly: Focus only on the designated verses for that day. Read them multiple times if helpful.
- Reflect: What stands out to you? What does this passage reveal about Jesus? What does it reveal about human nature or God’s Kingdom?
- Engage with the Provocative Question: Just as Jesus often used provocative questions to open people to new understandings of the Kingdom of God, these questions are designed to help you personally apply the text to your discipleship journey. Don’t rush your answer. Write down your honest thoughts, feelings, and any insights or challenges that emerge.
- Pray (Again): Respond to God in prayer based on what you’ve read and reflected upon.
Bonus Idea for Saturdays/Weekends:
- Catch Up/Re-Read: Use Saturday to catch up on any missed readings or to re-read the entire weekly passage from Sunday in light of your daily reflections.
- Share: Consider discussing your insights with a friend, family member, or in your small group!
