By David Faust If you are living on fast forward and need to press pause, I recommend reading Psalm 23. This famous chapter isn’t just for funerals; it provides practical guidance for anyone who needs to lie down in green pastures and stroll “beside quiet waters” (v. 2). My favorite part of Psalm 23 is […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Pride goes before a fall. That saying is a paraphrase of Proverbs 16:18. Share a story about when that proved true in your own life. Read Mark 14:26-31, 66-72. 2. How would you describe Peter in the beginning of this passage? (Also see Peter’s response in last week’s lesson: Mark […]
By David Faust Palm trees bring to mind vacation spots and warm ocean breezes. Prized by the ancients for their flowers and fruit, like dates and coconuts, palm trees also provided strong elastic fibers that craftsmen wove into ropes. Palms received their name (from the Latin palma) because their leaves fan out like fingers extending […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 10:17-31 By Jonathan Underwood Among the gems of wisdom the Holy Spirit has given us from the pen of the apostle Paul is this: “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought” (Romans 12:3). In today’s text, Peter shows us why that’s good advice. Watch Out for Superlatives When […]
By Dr. Mark Scott A common struggle we face is consistent faith. On Palm Sunday the people shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9). But by Friday they shouted, “Crucify him” (Mark 15:14). Peter (and the other disciples) had that same struggle. His life did not match […]
