Mark 1:1
Mark is not saying that this is the beginning of the story of Christ. As the other gospel writers, he was aware of the early life of Jesus. However, the ministry of John is intended to be the introduction to the ministry of the Christ. Thus, it is not improper to start here. In fact, the baptism of Christ by John in the Jordan is an almost universally accepted historical fact, even among secular scholars. Jesus also makes it plain by His words that John was the proper introduction to His own ministry. It is a fine place to begin.
Bible Reading: Lamentations 1:1-3:66
Scripture Memory: James 4:13 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your truth! It is so wonderful to open the pages of Scripture and read about the Lord Jesus and His love for us. To know that You have loved us so much that You sent Him to this world to die for us is so uplifting. May we never stop praising You and being thankful for the Living Christ seated at Your right hand! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a Missionary family going through a difficult time. Pray for a family preparing to lose an elderly person.
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