The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, given to us for our instruction in God’s ways (1 Corinthians 10:11); we are called to read, learn, study, and meditate on them to become fully developed followers of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us on that journey, using some or all of the resources below.

July 28, 2024

Prayer for the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings

Ephesians 3:8-21, Psalm 114, Mark 6:45-52

Study questions for Mark 6:45-52

  1. Skim Mark 6. In context, what things might Jesus have been praying about in v. 46?
  2. This story is paired with the account of the feeding of the 5,000. Taken together, what do these two stories tell us about Jesus? How are they similar? How are they different?
  3. Mark tells us that the disciples were astounded (v. 51), that they did not understand about the multiplication of the loaves, and that their hearts were hardened (v. 52). What was it that they were failing to understand?
  4. What encouragement can we take from this story concerning Jesus’ concern and care for us?

e100 Scripture Readings

The Kingdom of Heaven: Matthew 13:1-58 & The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32

The e100 reading plan provides references to 100 Scripture passages that get to the heart of the Biblical account of the person and work of God, and of his creation of the world and of human beings, the fallen human nature, and God’s gracious plan of redemption, culminating in the life, ministry, death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. We offer this plan as a resource over the course of a year, with 2 passages each week.

60 Days of Psalms – A guide to praying through the entire Book of Psalms in two months.