Hi, I'm Linda. I have been a Christian my whole life. I have been a member of the same denomination since childhood, too. I am now wanting to learn more about other Christian points of view on the scriptures. There is so much more to learn.
Today's reading, Matthew 4, made me think about the nature of temptation.
• Appetite: Will we trust God’s provision or satisfy our desires contrary to His will?
• Testing God: Will we trust His promises or demand that He prove Himself?
• Worship: Will we remain faithful and obedient to God or compromise our allegiance for worldly comfort and gain?
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Good evening, Cozy Bible Bookworms!
As we wind down tonight, we’re celebrating a milestone in 90 Days with Jesus: today’s reading, Mark 16, brings us to the end of our first Gospel!
Mark has taken us on a fast-moving journey through Jesus’ ministry, from healing and teaching to His death and resurrection. Along the way, we’ve seen His compassion, His authority, and the disciples’ struggles to understand and follow Him. Before we turn the page to Matthew, here’s something to reflect on tonight: How has reading Mark shaped your understanding of what it means to follow Jesus?
Tomorrow, we begin Matthew 1! We’ll revisit some familiar events, but through a different lens. Where Mark moves quickly from one event to the next, Matthew gives more space to Jesus’ teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount. He also draws connections to the Old Testament, showing how Jesus fulfills God’s promises, and…
Hi everyone, my name is Kelly and I live on Vancouver Island, Canada. I am married with two teen boys.
I found Jesus 20 years ago and have always had a strong emotional bond with Him but struggled to read and understand the Bible to the depth of what I wanted. Thankfully the last few months have naturally progressed into a season of deep diving into the word through amazing podcasts and Bible studies. So, from a time where I would really only read my daily verse pop notification, to now craving the deep study of His word every day, I am so grateful to have found a positive and supportive community here to walk that path with!
Kelly
Hi Kelly! So glad you found us. It’s the perfect time to jump in as we just finished reading the Gospel of Mark today, and will start fresh with a new Gospel - the Gospel of Matthew - tomorrow. Have a great night!