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…
Have you ever heard “BIBLE — Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth”?
I was thinking, 🤔 “Basic Instructions Before Life Eternal” fits better.
In today’s reading, Mark 12:30 brought this to my mind. If Jesus is telling us to love God with all that we are—with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength—then the Bible must give us wisdom and instruction on how to do that.
The mind is to be renewed (Romans 12:2).
The heart is to be kept (Proverbs 4:23).
The body is to be brought into subjection (1 Corinthians 9:27).
For today’s reading, Mark 11:33 is missing the last 11 words.
Missing: “ . . . do I tell you by what authority I do these things.”
Just a quick update about yesterday’s Mark 2 discussion. When I moved the reading off the “Today’s Reading” page and onto its permanent Mark 2 page, the comments stayed attached to the old setup instead of moving with the reading.
Thankfully, I was able to recover the missing comments and I’m reposting them so none of the conversation is lost. This is definitely one of those early growing pains as I learn how everything works behind the scenes!
I now know what caused it and how to prevent it from happening again, so future discussions should stay right where they belong. Thank you for being patient with me while I get all these little details figured out. ❤️
Hi y'all! I'm Jenn from Texas and I so excited to be here. I'm a WFH mom to two teens and my husband and I have been married for 17 years. I found this group on Facebook and it's just what I needed to find. I was in the midst of an anxiety storm with my health and family stress. I'm am currently sitting on my couch curled up with my coffee ready to read the first chapter of Mark! ❤️
Click the “Today’s Reading” tab on our website to read today’s chapter and discussion questions. Then share your thoughts, questions, or anything that stood out to you in the comments section below the reading.
I’m so excited to finally begin their journey with all of you!
Thanks for the update! I noticed that yesterday and fixed it :)