Discipleship
The Destruction of the Temple: When What Seems Permanent Is Not (Mark 13:1–2)
In Mark 13:1–2, Jesus departs the temple and foretells its destruction. With calm authority, He redirects attention from impressive structures to enduring truth, reminding His followers that earthly symbols fade while God’s purposes stand forever.
The Greatest Commandment: Loving God and Loving Others Fully (Mark 12:28–34)
In Mark 12:28–34, the greatest commandment takes center stage as Jesus unites love for God and love for neighbor. With clarity and authority, He shows that true devotion is wholehearted, relational, and obedient—bringing one scribe remarkably close to the kingdom of God.
Blind Bartimaeus Receives Sight: Faith That Cries Out and Follows (Mark 10:46–52)
In Mark 10:46–52, Blind Bartimaeus cries out for mercy despite opposition. Jesus stops, calls him forward, restores his sight, and Bartimaeus follows Him on the road. This encounter shows that persistent faith, honest need, and bold trust move the heart of Jesus.
Servant Leadership: Greatness Rewritten by the Way of the Cross (Mark 10:32–45)
In Mark 10:32–45, Jesus predicts His suffering for the third time and then redefines greatness when James and John seek positions of honor. Jesus teaches that true leadership is found in service—and that the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve.
The Rich Man and the Cost of Discipleship: What Do You Treasure Most? (Mark 10:17–31)
In Mark 10:17–31, a rich man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus exposes the grip of wealth on the heart and invites him into wholehearted discipleship. This encounter challenges us to examine what we value most—and whether we trust Jesus enough to let go.
Let the Children Come: Receiving the Kingdom with Childlike Faith (Mark 10:13–16)
In Mark 10:13–16, Jesus welcomes children whom others try to send away. With tenderness and authority, He declares that the kingdom of God belongs to those who receive it like a child. This moment reshapes how we understand humility, trust, and true belonging.
Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us: Correcting Spiritual Pride (Mark 9:38–41)
n Mark 9:38–41, Jesus corrects His disciples’ exclusivity and teaches that anyone acting in His name is not against Him. This brief but powerful exchange reframes spiritual pride and reminds us that faithfulness, not affiliation, matters in God’s kingdom.
True Greatness in God’s Kingdom: Humility, Service, and the Way of Jesus (Mark 9:30–37)
In Mark 9:30–37, Jesus predicts His death a second time and confronts His disciples’ argument about greatness. By placing a child among them, Jesus radically redefines leadership in the kingdom of God—showing that true greatness is found in humility, service, and welcoming the least.
Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit: Faith That Depends on God (Mark 9:14–29)
In Mark 9:14–29, Jesus heals a boy tormented by an unclean spirit after the disciples fail to do so. This powerful encounter exposes the limits of self-reliance and highlights the necessity of faith-filled prayer. Victory comes not by strength, but by dependence on God.
The Transfiguration of Jesus: Glory Revealed Before the Cross (Mark 9:2–13)
In Mark 9:2–13, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory. Moses and Elijah appear, affirming His mission, while the Father’s voice confirms Jesus as His beloved Son. This moment strengthens faith and reminds us that glory follows obedience and suffering.
Take Up Your Cross: The Cost of Following Jesus (Mark 8:31–38)
In Mark 8:31–38, Jesus reveals that following Him means embracing sacrifice, not avoiding it. He predicts His suffering, rebukes Peter’s resistance, and calls every disciple to deny self and take up the cross. True life, Jesus teaches, is found by losing it for His sake.
Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ: Seeing Clearly at Last (Mark 8:27–30)
In Mark 8:27–30, Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ. This pivotal moment reveals growing clarity—and the responsibility that comes with true belief. Jesus affirms the confession yet commands silence, reminding us that understanding who He is must reshape how we live, follow, and speak.
The Feeding of the Five Thousand: Compassion and Provision in Action (Mark 6:30–44)
In Mark 6:30–44, Jesus feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish. This miracle reveals His compassion, power, and provision for those who follow Him. Learn how surrendering what we have—no matter how small—can become a channel for God’s abundance in our lives today.
The Death of John the Baptist: A Martyr for Truth (Mark 6:14–29)
In Mark 6:14–29, John the Baptist is executed by Herod at the request of Herodias. His bold stand for truth cost him his life. This sobering passage reminds us that courage, conviction, and clarity in the face of corruption still matter—and may still cost us—in 2026.
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve (Mark 6:7–13)
Jesus sends out His twelve disciples in Mark 6:7–13, empowering them to preach, heal, and cast out demons. With little in hand but full authority, they model radical trust and obedience. Discover what this mission means for your calling, courage, and daily walk with Christ in today’s world.