19/2- Journey to the Cross - Mark 1:1-15

We kicked off our Journey to the Cross reading plan for Lent yesterday!

For the early risers, we gathered on Zoom at 7am for 20 minutes of reading, prayer, and reflection on Mark 1:1–15. It was such a blessing to start the day together, and we would love for you to join in, whether online or in your own time.

Some of the questions we reflected on today included:

1. What might it look like to “prepare the way” for God in our own lives today?

2. In this passage the heavens are opened. Where else in the Bible does this happen, and what is God doing in those moments?

3. Where might God be calling us to repentance — not just turning away from sin, but learning to trust Him more deeply?

4, Mark says this is “the beginning of the good news about Jesus.” If this is only the beginning, how might Jesus still be alive and at work in the world — and in us — today?

5. With so many distractions around us, what helps us notice and respond to the urgency of Jesus’ message in our everyday lives?

Whether you’re reading alone or joining us online, we hope that God speaks to you through His Word today.

We’d love to hear your thoughts, reflections, or any insights you have from the reading. And remember — there’s still time to join in!

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