Read the passage, answer its question, choose one small response, and pray. Aim for 10–15 minutes.
Reading 1: Mark 1:1-15
What does Jesus announce, and how do people respond?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 2: Mark 1:16-28
What do you notice about following Jesus?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 3: Mark 1:29-45
How does Jesus make time for prayer and people?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 4: Mark 2:1-17
How does Jesus respond to people who need help?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 5: Mark 2:18-28
What does Jesus teach about fasting and the Sabbath?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 6: Mark 3:1-19
What do you notice about Jesus and his followers?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 7: Mark 4:1-20
What helps a person receive and respond to the word?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 8: Mark 4:21-41
What do these scenes reveal about Jesus?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 9: Mark 5:1-20
How does this man respond after Jesus helps him?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 10: Mark 5:21-43
How does Jesus respond to fear and suffering?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 11: Mark 6:30-44
How does Jesus care for the crowd?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 12: Mark 7:1-23
What does Jesus say about the heart?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 13: Mark 8:27-38
What does following Jesus mean in this passage?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 14: Mark 9:14-29
How does the father speak honestly about his faith?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 15: Mark 10:13-31
What does Jesus teach about receiving the kingdom?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 16: Mark 10:32-52
What does Jesus teach about service?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 17: Mark 12:28-34
How does Jesus connect love for God and love for others?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 18: Mark 14:32-42
What do you notice about how Jesus prays?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 19: Mark 15:33-47
What do you notice about the people at the cross?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 20: Mark 16:1-8
What do the women find at the tomb?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 21: Psalm 23:1-6
Which picture of the shepherd helps you trust God?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 22: Psalm 27:1-6
What does the psalmist seek when afraid?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 23: Psalm 91:1-16
How does this psalm express trust in God?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 24: Psalm 139:1-12
What does being known by God mean to you?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 25: John 13:1-17
What does Jesus demonstrate by washing feet?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 26: John 14:1-14
What comfort and direction does Jesus give his disciples?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 27: John 15:1-17
What does remaining in Jesus look like here?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 28: John 16:16-33
What hope does Jesus give amid trouble?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 29: John 17:1-26
What does Jesus ask for his followers?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Reading 30: Psalm 119:105-112
What will help you keep reading after this plan?
My observation / response: __________________________________________________
Your reading rhythm
- Read the passage in BSB, including its surrounding context.
- Write one observation in your own words.
- Choose one small response you can practice.
- Pray about what you have read.