Church Wide Reading Plan

Join the people of Our Father as we read through the Gospel of Mark in 30 days. Below you'll find a reading plan and a guide to getting the most out of your time in the Scriptures. Be sure to…

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WEEK ONE

April 13 Mark 1:1-20
April 14 Mark 1:21-45
April 15 Mark 2:1-17
April 16 Mark 2:18-28
April 17 Mark 3:1-19

WEEK TWO

April 20 Mark 3:20-35
April 21 Mark 4:1-20
April 22 Mark 4:21-41
April 23 Mark 5:1-20
April 24 Mark 5:21-43

WEEK THREE

April 27 Mark 6:1-29
April 28 Mark 6:30-56
April 29 Mark 7:1-23
April 30 Mark 7:24-37
May 1 Mark 8:1-21

WEEK FOUR

May 4 Mark 8:22-38
May 5 Mark 9:1-32
May 6 Mark 9:33-50
May 7 Mark 10:1-31
May 8 Mark 10:32-52

WEEK FIVE

May 11 Mark 11:1-33
May 12 Mark 12:1-27
May 13 Mark 12:28-44
May 14 Mark 13:1-37
May 15 Mark 14:1-11

WEEK SIX

May 18 Mark 14:12-31
May 19 Mark 14:32-72
May 20 Mark 15:1-41
May 21 Mark 15:42-47
May 22 Mark 16:1-20

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How to Spend Quiet Time with God

As Lutheran Christians we place a strong emphasis on the objective truth of our faith. We rightly emphasize that our salvation is not dependent upon our emotional experience. At the same time any cursory reading of the Bible demonstrates that love, joy, peace, and hope flow naturally from the Good News of God’s love. At OFLC we emphasize knowing the objective, doctrinal truths of God’s Word, while at the same time providing practical instruction on how to work the truth of God’s love down into our hearts. Whether your experience is ordinary or extraordinary, we pray the guide below will help you get the most out of your time in the Scriptures.

1. BE STILL: Before you start reading take a moment to stop and reflect. Some things to think about:

  • God is my Father, therefore I can come to Him as a child.

  • Jesus is my High Priest, which means I have access to the throne of grace.

  • The Holy Spirit is inside me, so that what I pray will be through His leading.

2. INVITE: Ask God to open your heart and mind to hear from Him, and to give you a humble and responsive heart that will be transformed by Him.

3. READ: Slowly read the scripture passage. Read for understanding.

  • Observe basic facts: Who, what where, when, why? What does it mean to the audience of the time?

  • What does the text say about God? (e.g. His attributes, desires, promises, commands)

  • What does the text say about us?

4. MEDITATE: Read any section that stands out to you again (At least 2-3 times). Notice how He might be speaking to you. Dwell on a word, phrase, or theme that jumps out at you. 

  • Think deeply about it. What does it mean? What is it really saying? Put it into your own words.

  • What can I adore God for because of this? What sins can I confess? What can I thank Him for? What petitions can I make?

  • Why is God showing me this today?

  • How does God want me to respond? How does He want to transform my heart, thinking, habits, and/or relationships?

5. PRAY: Talk to God about what He has shown you through this text. Respond to what God has revealed to you. Adore God for who He is (e.g. His attributes revealed in this passage)

  • Confess the sinful emotions and behaviors that result when we forget about God.

  • Thank God for what He has done.

  • Ask God to transform you and to help you apply what He has shown you today.

6. BEHOLD: “See the light of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” End by adoring and appreciating some aspect of the excellence and beauty of Christ. 

Adapted from “What is Quiet Time?” from Redeemer West Side Prayer Ministry

 

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