Daily Readings For Lent

Meet Jesus In Mark

The Gospel of Mark highlights the life and ministry of Jesus, noting the growing opposition he faced and the preparation he made for his death. The goal is to make the life of Christ real to you.

Read one Bible passage each day (Sundays not included!) to finish the book during Lent. Record your observations and thoughts after each reading.

Lent begins on Wednesday, February 22

Day 1 Mark 1:1-20 Introduction

Day 2 Mark 1:21-45 Jesus begins his ministry

Day 3 Mark 2:1-17 Jesus’ healing touch

Day 4 Mark 2: 18-27 Jesus’ authority questioned

Sun. Feb. 26 Worship at your local church

Day 5 Mark 3:1-19 Jesus calls for helpers

Day 6 Mark 3:20-35 Jesus’ power source

Day 7 Mark 4:1-20 The story of the sower

Day 8 Mark 4:21-41 More stories

Day 9 Mark 5:1-20 A man possessed

Day 10 Mark 5:21-43 More healings

Sunday, March 5 Worship at your local church

Day 11 Mark 6:1-29 Trouble…

Day 12 Mark 6:30-53 Miracles!

Day 13 Mark 7:1-23 Clean inside and out

Day 14 Mark 7:24-37 Uncommon faith

Day 15 Mark 8:1-21 More miracles

Day 16 Mark 8:22-38 Confession of faith

Sunday, Mar. 12 Worship at your local church

Day 17 Mark 9:1-13 Just who is this man, Jesus?

Day 18 Mark 9:14-32 Healing a possessed boy

Day 19 Mark 9:33-49 A lesson on greatness

Day 20 Mark 10:1-16 Children lead the way

Day 21 Mark 10:17-34 A sad tale of riches

Day 22 Mark 10:35-52 Servanthood Rules!

Sunday, Mar. 19 Worship at your local church

Day 23 Mark 11:1-19 A happy procession

Day 24 Mark 11:20-33 A question of authority

Day 25 Mark 12: 1-17 Good tenants: Hard to find

Day 26 Mark 12:18-34 More Q & A

Day 27 Mark 12:35-44 Real giving

Day 28 Mark 13:1-31 Signs of the times

Sunday, Mar. 26 Worship at your local church

Day 29 Mark 13:32-37 Be alert!

Day 30 Mark 14:1-11 Jesus anointed

Day 31 Mark 14:12-31 Sharing the Passover meal

Day 32 Mark 14:32-42 Gethsemane

Day 33 Mark 14:43-52 The arrest

Day 34 Mark 14: 53-65 A trial

Palm Sunday - April 2 Worship Celebration at your local church

Day 35 Mark 14:66-72 Betrayal

Day 36 Mark 15:1-15 Another trial

Day 37 Mark 15:16-20 Mock worship

Day 38 Mark 15:21-32 The crucifixion

Day 39 Mark 15:33-47 The death of Jesus

Day 40 Mark 16:1-19 The resurrection

Our prayer is that you find this as a meaningful time as you read through the Gospel Of Mark.