Mark 3:31-4:25~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ New Testament – Mark chapter 3 verses 33-35 make an impact on me each time I read it: “Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” Then he looked at those around…

Mark 3:7-30~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ In Mark chapter 3 verses 7 & 8 show how Jesus’ ministry was quickly being noticed from all over Israel: “Jesus and his disciples went out to the lake, followed by a huge crowd…

Mark 2:13-3:6~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today we read about Jesus calling Levi / Matthew from his tax collector booth. Here is a creative 3 minute video from The Chosen of Jesus calling Matthew from his tax collector booth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IUL9yq0We8…

Mark 1:29-2:12~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today in Mark’s readings I noticed that Jesus healed, taught, healed and healed.  3 healings and 1 teaching in today’s readings. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I personally seem to overlook Jesus’…

Mark 1:1-28~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Yesterday I didn’t really get a chance to post up my closing reflections on the Gospel of Matthew this year.  I think the main thing that really stood out to me in the Gospel…

Matthew 28:1-20~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Matthew 28 is one of the most important chapters of the Bible we will read this year! Jesus’ resurrection is the key to the Christian faith.  The resurrection is the fulfillment of Old Testament…

Matthew 27:32-66~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Wow, it is sad and hard to read about Jesus crucifixion in today’s readings. Thank you, Jesus, for what you endured on the Cross for us sinners! In Matthew 27 verse 32 we read:…

Matthew 27:15-31~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ The Passion readings today are always tough…  they bring home the reality of what Jesus did for each of us.  Tomorrow’s readings are tougher.  An image of Pilate asking the crowd in verse 22:…

Matthew 26:69-27:14~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Well, as I read today’s readings, Passion plays came to mind for me. Anyone make a habit of seeing Passion plays?  I like seeing them if I can prior to Easter.  It’s a powerful…

Matthew 26:47-68~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ In Matthew chapter 26 we read about Jesus’ arrest.  Below is reproduction of a 5th century mosaic of the infamous “Judas Kiss”: Verses 53 & 54 stood out to me today when Jesus says:…