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 8
Jesus on Marriage-What can you do to keep your heart soft before God and others?
Come as a Child- Are you more like the child or the rich man in approaching God?
Predictions and Posturing- How do you feel about following the servant’s path to greatness?
Have Mercy on Me-Where do you especially need the mercy of Jesus?
The Triumphal Entry- For what can you shout “hosanna” and bless the Lord today?
Week 9
Figs and Faith- How is your faith producing fruit in your life and others?
Authority Challenged- How does the authority of Christ challenge your way of life?
When the Son Arrives- With whom do you identify most in this parable?
Taxes and Death-How does bearing the image of God affect what you should do with your life?
The Great Commandments-How is obedience to these commandments revealed in your life?
Week 10
Beware of the Scribes-How are you tempted toward performance-based religion?
Humble Offerings- What small thing can you offer to God for His great purposes?
End of the Age-How do you find encouragement in these gloomy verses?
Stay Awake- In what ways can you stay awake and alert for the coming of Christ?
Price Tags- How can you demonstrate the worth of Jesus in your words and
deeds?
Week 11
Bittersweet Supper-What profound new meaning does Jesus give to the Passover bread
and cup?
You Will Deny Me- How do you feel knowing that Jesus knows your weakness and
failures?
Garden Prayers- How can this story impact the way you pray?
And They All Left Him-How do the various characters respond to the situation? How would you?
Gentle and True-What can we learn from Jesus about how to respond to unbelievers?
Week 12
The Rooster Crows-When have you felt your failures disqualified you from serving Jesus?
Barabbas Set Free- How is the story of Barabbas your story?
The Crucified King-How has Jesus’ death torn the “curtain” between you and God?
Dead and Buried-What do Joseph of Arimathea’s and Mary Magdalene’s involvement say about God’s Kingdom?
Fear and Following-How has the Gospel of Mark affected how you follow Jesus?
PAST PLANS
Week 7
Losing Your Life-How do you see your desires and ways in conflict with those of Jesus?
Seeing the Glory of Jesus- When and how have you seen the glory of Jesus in a special way?
All Things Are Possible-In what do you need help to overcome your unbelief?
Redefining Success-How does Jesus’ idea of greatness differ from the world’s?
Peace Now and Forever-How does cutting off the cause of sin relate to peace in your life?
Week 6
Food in a Desolate Place- How are you discovering that Jesus provides for and feeds your soul?
Seeking a Sign- How are you like the Pharisees in seeking a sign?
Hardened-Are there any areas of your heart that are hardened toward God?
Seeing Clearly –What does this tell you about how you can see more clearly?
You Are the Christ-Who do you say Jesus is?
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?
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 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?