Date: 9 Jan 2013
Passage: Mark 1:9-11
Observe how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are involved in Jesus’ baptism. What does this tell us about its significance? How did you feel about your own baptism (Act 2:38)?
Date: 8 Jan 2013
Passage: Mark 1
In v 2 Mark focuses on the forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist. What blessings were anticipated in the passage from Isaiah?
Date: 7 Jan 2013
Passage: Mark 1
In v 1 Mark calls the appearance of Jesus Christ “the gospel” i.e. Good News. Why do you think he does this? How is the Gospel of Jesus Christ different from a biography? What might be the intended outcome of Mark’s Gospel?
Date: 5 Jan 2013
Passage: Genesis 1:1-31
Remember our Creator and Maker, who ordains all things and from whom comes every good and perfect gift.
Date: 4 Jan 2013
Passage: Matthew 2:16-18
Unbridled wrath, armed with an unlawful power, often carries men to absurd cruelties. May we learn that whatever crafty, cruel purposes are in men’s hearts, the counsel of the Lord shall stand.
Date: 3 Jan 2013
Passage: Matthew 2:13-23
As Egypt once provided relief from famine for Jacob and his sons, she now offered protection to Jesus and his parents. May we learn to live by faith, trusting in God’s protection and sovereignty.