DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Readings for June 9 - September 12, 2010 in booklet form.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK

Mark says that his gospel is "The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God." (1:1) He tells the history of the strong Son of God who loved and gave himself for all people. Mark is referred to in the Bible also as John and John Mark (Ac 13:5.13 + 12:12). Paul's and Peter's letters also refer to Mark. Mark was apparently written mainly for Gentiles to prove that Jesus is the strong Savior from all evil. He records mostly the miracles of Jesus and demonstrates the help that Jesus wants to and is able to give. Together with Matthew and Luke, Mark is called one of the Synoptic Gospels - their records share a common view of the life of Christ. (synoptic comes from a Greek word that means seeing together) Mark reports on three stages of Jesus' ministry:

1st:. 1:14-6:6a - Jesus' Galilean Ministry.
2nd:. 6:6b-10:45 - The period of wandering, including the last journey to Jerusalem.
3rd. 10:45 - 16:20 - The last days in Jerusalem.

The outline we will follow for reading the gospel will serve to teach the:

GOOD NEWS OF JESUS THE CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD

Jesus goes to Jerusalem

July 23: Mark 10:32-11:33 - Jesus announces and makes his last journey to Jerusalem.
July 24: Mark 12:1-44 - Jesus continues to instruct his enemies, but even his warnings fall on deaf ears. Again, he claims to be the Christ.
July 25: Mark 13:1-37 - Jesus speaks to his disciples to prepare them for the second time he will come to earth--the Last Day.

The Christ, the Son of God, Suffers, Dies, AND Rises Again

July 26: Mark 14:1-72 - Jesus is rejected by his people and disowned by his disciples.
July 27: Mark 15:1-47 - The innocent Son of God gives up his life to give us life. He suffers on the cross the punishment of hell that we deserve to suffer.
July 28: Mark 16:1-20 - We have a LIVING Savior who did conquer death. His victory is ours to possess and to share with others.

Luther’s Morning Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Luther’s Evening Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen

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