Contemplative Bible Reading

Mark 10:45 (New Living Translation) 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Let’s think a moment about ransom. If someone kidnapped my wife and told me, “We want a dollar in ransom money.” I use “a […]

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Mark 3:20-22 (New Living Translation) 20 One time Jesus entered a house, and the crowds began to gather again. Soon he and his disciples couldn’t even find time to eat. 21 When his family heard what was happening, they tried to take him away. “He’s out of his mind,” they said. 22 But the teachers of religious law […]

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Mark 10:19-21 (New Living Translation) 19 … Honor your father and mother. 20 “Teacher,” the man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” 21 Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “There is still one thing you haven’t done,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and […]

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Mark 10:19 (New Living Translation) 19 But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother.’ Jesus is talking to a good man about eternal life. Jesus repeats […]

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Mark 9:42-48 (New Living Translation) 42 “But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It’s […]

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Mark 10:2 (New Living Translation) 2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?” I don’t remember how many times I have sat in a Christian discussion in which the topic was this verse and what follows. We love to discuss divorce and […]

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Mark 8:1-2 (New Living Translation) Jesus called his disciples and told them, 2 “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. Jesus had been speaking to the lost. He spoke, they listened, and many changed their lives. And what does Jesus […]

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Mark 6:30 (New Living Translation) The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. At one point, Jesus sent out pairs of people to tell everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God (verse 12). Later, these people returned to Jesus and […]

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Mark 6:49-51 (New Living Translation) 49 but when they saw him (Jesus) walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost. 50 They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!” 51 Then he […]

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Mark 5:18-20 (New Living Translation) 18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go with him. 19 But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been.” 20 So the man […]

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