is a fast-paced story focusing on Jesus’ radical way of discipleship, where Mark continually contrasts the followers and opponents of Jesus. Following Jesus means going against the norm and facing the challenges and rejection that Jesus faced.
FOLLOW THE WAY READING PLAN
TIPS
1. Find a quiet place where you can be alone.
This is important for you to more easily focus as you read and have an awareness of God’s presence. Prepare yourself to listen.
2. Read the verses, taking note of the main points that stand out to you.
Whether you have read the verses before or not, approach them with an eagerness to learn something new about Jesus, and about yourself.
3. Ponder the question.
Maybe the question works for you, or maybe you have something else based on the reading that you need to continue to process. Whatever it is, be intentional about thinking and praying about it throughout your day.
CURRENT PLAN
Week 4
Not in This Town-How does familiarity with Jesus affect your view of Him?
Sending Disciples- How is the disciple’s mission here your mission?
A Deadly Birthday-How does Herod’s kingdom differ from Jesus’ Kingdom?
Fishes and Loaves-To whom do you need to show compassion today?
Walking on Water-In what situation do you need to hear Jesus say, “Don’t be afraid?”
Week 5
Made Well-How does the people’s zeal to be with Jesus encourage or challenge
you?
Religious Obstacles- In what ways do you see hypocrisy in your own life?
Inside Out-What in Jesus’ list of things that come from the heart do you struggle
with?
Foreign Faith-What message is Jesus giving by healing the woman’s daughter?
The Deaf Hear-What has Jesus done for you that amazes you?
PAST PLANS
Week 3
The Sower-Which soil best describes the condition of your hearts right now?
Lamps and Seeds-What evidence of growth have you seen in your spiritual life this past?
To the Other Side-How do you react to Jesus when it seems he is asleep on your journey?
Jesus and Legion-How does Jesus bring peace amidst the conflicting voices in your life?
Over Sickness and Death-How likely are you to seek other solutions before going to God?
Week 2
A Party for Sinners- Who do you need to invite to Jesus’ party for sinners?
Questions for Jesus- How does Jesus’ view of rules and tradition encourage or challenge you?
Recognized by Demons- What is the difference between what the crowds saw and what the demons saw in Jesus?
Misunderstanding Jesus- How has your understanding of Jesus changed over time?
Jesus’ True Family- What is the basis for being part of Jesus’ family?
Week 1
Make Way for Jesus- Who prepared the way for the Lord in your life?
Jesus Begins His Ministry- What can you learn from the response of the early disciples?
Jesus Heals- What does this passage reveal about Jesus and the Kingdom?
This Is Why I Came- What was Jesus’ purpose, and how did He prepare?
Like Nothing Ever Seen- Where do you need to hear Jesus’ words of forgiveness today?