Following Jesus is not easy. He promises us true life but in this world we may experience pain, suffering, loss and many other things. Yet, true discipleship means we must obey even in hard times. May these verses help you obey Jesus!

Sunday-Mark 8.23-9.1: Just sit and ponder these questions: who is Jesus to you? What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does power look like? Pray for wisdom!

Monday-1 Corinthians 1.18-31: The cross doesn’t make sense from a worldly point of view. The cross being our symbol is contrary to self-preservation. Yet, this is exactly what we are called to do: obey God when it doesn’t make sense. Pray for strength and courage to obey!

Tuesday-1 Corinthians 2.1-5: The power of the kingdom is the power of the Holy Spirit. We want people to rely on Jesus not us. Pray for the stirring of the Spirit!

Wednesday-1 Corinthians 2.6-16: We must never forget the gift of the Holy Spirit and rely on the Spirit for all things. What do you notice about the Spirit in this passage? What are the promises in this passage? Pray for wisdom!

Thursday-Matthew 16.13-20: What differences do you notice between this passage and the one in Mark? What promise does Christ state in these verses? Stop and think about what you would feel, think, and do if you knew it would be successful. Pray for confidence in the Gospel!

Friday-Mark 9.2-13: What sticks out in these verses? How does reading them help you see Jesus clearly and give strength to obey? Pray for the salvation of your neighbors!

Saturday-Mark 1.8: Join us in worship tomorrow! Pray for our worship tomorrow. Pray that our eyes would see the Lord! Invite someone to church.