Daily Bible Reading Plan
Series Dates: February 1 – March 29, 2026 · Mosaic Service: February 22 · Easter: April 5
WEEK 1 (Feb 2–8) — Following Feb 1 sermon: “The Beginning of the Good News” (Mark 1:1–15)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 — Mark 1:1–15 (Review Sermon Text)
- Notice how Mark wastes no time—no birth story, just action.
- What does “the kingdom of God has come near” mean?
Reflect:
- What would genuine repentance look like for you today?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 — Mark 1:16–20
- Jesus calls his first disciples.
- They left their nets “immediately”—what does that tell us?
Reflect:
- What is Jesus calling you to leave behind?
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 — Mark 1:21–28
- Jesus teaches with authority and casts out an unclean spirit.
- Even demons recognize who Jesus is.
Reflect:
- Why are people amazed at his teaching?
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 — Mark 1:29–39
- Jesus heals many and prays alone.
- Notice Jesus’ rhythm: ministry, then withdrawal to pray.
Reflect:
- Why does Jesus leave when everyone is looking for him?
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 — Mark 1:40–45
- Jesus heals a leper.
- Jesus touches the “untouchable.”
Reflect:
- The healed man can’t stop talking—can you relate?
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 — Mark 2:1–12
- Preview of next week: friends lower paralytic through roof.
- Count how many times “faith” or “believe” appears.
Reflect:
- What barriers do we need to break through to bring people to Jesus?
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 — Mark 2:13–17
- Jesus calls Levi and eats with sinners.
- “I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Reflect:
- Who are today’s “tax collectors and sinners”?
Week 1 — Reflection Questions
- What does it mean that “the kingdom of God has come near”? How is God’s reign breaking into your life right now?
- What would genuine repentance look like for you today? What direction change is God calling you to make?
- The voice from heaven affirmed Jesus as “beloved Son.” How does knowing you are God’s beloved child change how you live?
- Mark’s Gospel is fast-paced and urgent. Does your faith have that same sense of urgency, or has it become routine?
- What would it look like for you to respond to Jesus “immediately” like the first disciples did?
WEEK 2 (Feb 9–15) — Following Feb 8 sermon: “Jesus’ Authority Challenged” (Mark 2:1–3:6)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 — Mark 2:1–3:6 (Review Sermon Text)
- Notice the escalation: ends with a plot to destroy Jesus.
Reflect:
- Which conflict resonates most with you?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 — Mark 3:7–19
- Jesus appoints the twelve apostles.
- Why does Jesus choose twelve specifically?
Reflect:
- Look at the diversity: fishermen, tax collector, zealot.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 — Mark 3:20–35
- Jesus accused of being possessed; defines his true family.
- His family thinks he’s crazy; religious leaders say he’s demonic.
Reflect:
- Who does Jesus say his real family is?
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 — Mark 4:1–20
- Parable of the sower.
- Four types of soil—which one are you right now?
Reflect:
- Why does Jesus teach in parables?
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 — Mark 4:21–34
- More parables: lamp, growing seed, mustard seed.
- The kingdom starts small but grows.
Reflect:
- What “small” thing might God be growing in you?
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 — Mark 4:35–41
- Jesus calms the storm.
- The disciples ask: “Who then is this?”
Reflect:
- How do you respond when life’s storms hit?
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 — Mark 5:1–20
- Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac.
- Notice: the man wants to follow Jesus, but Jesus sends him home.
Reflect:
- Sometimes our mission field is right where we are.
Week 2 — Reflection Questions
- Which conflict story resonates most with you? Why?
- Are you more like the paralytic’s friends (desperate faith) or the scribes (suspicious criticism)?
- What “old wineskins” might God be asking you to abandon? What new thing is he doing that doesn’t fit your old categories?
- Who are the “tax collectors and sinners” you need to welcome? Who makes you uncomfortable?
- How does knowing Jesus has authority over sin change how you approach him?
WEEK 3 (Feb 16–22) — Following Feb 15 sermon: “Seeing and Believing” (Mark 8:1–26)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 — Mark 8:1–26 (Review Sermon Text)
- Count Jesus’ questions to the disciples in vv. 17–21.
Reflect:
- How does the gradual healing mirror the disciples’ journey?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 — Mark 5:21–43
- Jairus’ daughter and the woman with bleeding.
- Two “daughters” healed: one 12 years old, one sick 12 years.
Reflect:
- “Do not fear, only believe”—easier said than done?
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 — Mark 6:1–6
- Jesus rejected in his hometown.
- “Prophets are not without honor except...”
Reflect:
- Even Jesus couldn’t do many miracles there because of unbelief.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 — Mark 6:7–13
- Jesus sends out the twelve.
- They go with nothing but authority.
Reflect:
- What would it look like to depend entirely on God?
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 — Mark 6:14–29
- Flashback: John the Baptist’s death.
- Standing for truth has consequences.
Reflect:
- Herod’s guilt and Herodias’ revenge.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 — Mark 6:30–44
- Feeding the 5,000.
- The disciples say “send them away.”
Reflect:
- Jesus says “you give them something to eat.”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (MOSAIC SERVICE_ - SUNDAY, MARCH 1
- Use this week to catch up on readings or rest.
Reflect:
- Prepare for the turning point in Week 4.
Week 3 — Reflection Questions
- When have you witnessed God provide for you, then immediately worried about the next challenge? What does this reveal about your trust?
- Are you demanding a “sign from heaven” before you’ll fully trust God? What kind of proof are you requiring?
- What “leaven” has permeated your thinking? Pharisees’ (self-righteousness)? Herod’s (worldly power)? Something else?
- Where are you in the journey from blindness to sight? Completely blind? Partially sighted (“trees walking” phase)? Seeing clearly?
- What would it mean for Jesus to “touch your eyes” today?
WEEK 4 (Mar 2–8) — Following Mar 1 sermon: “The Great Confession and the Hard Truth” (Mark 8:27–9:1)
MONDAY, MARCH 2 — Mark 8:27–9:1 (Review Sermon Text)
- This is THE turning point of Mark’s Gospel.
Reflect:
- How would you answer Jesus’ question: “Who do YOU say that I am?”
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 — Mark 6:45–56
- Jesus walks on water.
- “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Reflect:
- The disciples’ hearts were hardened—even after seeing miracles.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 — Mark 7:1–23
- Jesus challenges religious traditions.
- It’s not what goes in that defiles, but what comes out.
Reflect:
- Heart > ritual.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 — Mark 7:24–37
- Syrophoenician woman and deaf man healed.
- The woman’s persistent faith.
Reflect:
- Jesus’ mission expands beyond Israel.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 — Mark 9:2–13
- The Transfiguration.
- Peter, James, John see Jesus’ glory.
Reflect:
- “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!”
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — Mark 9:14–29 (Preview)
- Boy with unclean spirit; “I believe; help my unbelief!”
- Read today, reflect on next week.
Reflect:
- Where do you need to pray this prayer?
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 — Mark 9:30–32
- Jesus predicts his death again.
- Disciples don’t understand and are afraid to ask.
Reflect:
- What are you afraid to ask Jesus?
Week 4 — Reflection Questions
- If Jesus asked you, “Who do you say that I am?”—what would you answer? Not what the church says, but what YOU say?
- In what ways are you tempted to want “Jesus without the cross”? Where do you want blessing without suffering?
- What would it mean for you to “deny yourself” today? What self-centered desire needs to be dethroned?
- What would it mean for you to “take up your cross” today? Where is Jesus calling you to die to self?
- What are you grasping tightly that Jesus is asking you to release? What might you gain by losing it?
WEEK 5 (Mar 9–15) — Following Mar 8 sermon: “Faith, Prayer, and Desperate Parents” (Mark 9:14–29)
MONDAY, MARCH 9 — Mark 9:14–29 (Review Sermon Text)
- The most honest prayer in the Bible.
Reflect:
- Where do you need to pray “I believe; help my unbelief”?
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 — Mark 9:33–37
- Who is the greatest? Jesus teaches servant leadership.
- Whoever wants to be first must be last.
Reflect:
- Welcoming a child = welcoming Jesus.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 — Mark 9:38–50
- On using Jesus’ name, causing others to stumble.
- “Whoever is not against us is for us.”
Reflect:
- Better to enter life maimed than hell whole (vivid imagery!).
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 — Mark 10:1–12
- Teaching on marriage and divorce.
Reflect:
- Jesus holds marriage to God’s original design.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 — Mark 10:13–16
- Jesus blesses the children.
- Disciples try to keep kids away—Jesus rebukes them.
Reflect:
- “Let the little children come to me.”
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 — Mark 10:17–31 (Preview)
- Rich young ruler preview—read today for next week.
Reflect:
- Notice Jesus looks at him and loves him first.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 — Mark 10:32–34
- Jesus predicts his death a third time.
- More detail: mocked, spit upon, flogged, killed.
Reflect:
- How does Jesus face what’s coming?
Week 5 — Reflection Questions
- When have you felt like the father—desperate for help but unsure if it will come?
- What does it mean to “believe” and “need help with unbelief” simultaneously? Where are you experiencing this tension?
- Have you been operating in spiritual matters without prayer? Where have you relied on technique rather than dependence on God?
- What would change if you prayed “I believe; help my unbelief!” about your biggest area of doubt?
- The disciples failed at something they’d succeeded at before. Where might you be coasting on past spiritual victories?
WEEK 6 (Mar 16–22) — Following Mar 15 sermon: “The Rich Young Ruler” (Mark 10:17–31)
MONDAY, MARCH 16 — Mark 10:17–31 (Review Sermon Text)
- The only person who came to Jesus and left sad.
Reflect:
- What is YOUR “one thing”?
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 — Mark 10:35–45
- James and John request the best seats.
- Servant leadership: the last shall be first.
Reflect:
- “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 — Mark 10:46–52
- Blind Bartimaeus.
- He won’t be silenced: “Son of David, have mercy!”
Reflect:
- He followed Jesus “on the way.”
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 — Mark 11:1–11 (Preview)
- Triumphal entry preview.
Reflect:
- Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 — Mark 11:12–14
- Jesus curses the fig tree.
Reflect:
- Symbolic: looking for fruit but finding none.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 — Mark 11:15–19 (Preview)
- Jesus cleanses the temple.
Reflect:
- “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 — Mark 11:20–26
- The withered fig tree; teaching on faith and prayer.
Reflect:
- “Have faith in God”—faith that moves mountains.
Week 6 — Reflection Questions
- What is your “one thing”? What would you not surrender even for Jesus?
- How does knowing that “with God all things are possible” change your view of salvation?
- Where have you been trying to earn God’s favor instead of receiving his grace?
- What would “losing everything to gain everything” look like in your life?
- The rich man loved his wealth more than eternal life. What do you love more than Jesus?
WEEK 7 (Mar 23–29) — Following Mar 22 sermon: “The Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing” (Mark 11:1–19)
MONDAY, MARCH 23 — Mark 11:1–19 (Review Sermon Text)
- Two scenes: triumphal entry and temple cleansing.
Reflect:
- What “tables” might Jesus want to overturn in your life?
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 — Mark 11:27–33
- Religious leaders question Jesus’ authority.
- Jesus answers with a question about John’s baptism.
Reflect:
- They refuse to answer; so does Jesus.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 — Mark 12:1–12
- Parable of the wicked tenants.
- The stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone.
Reflect:
- Leaders know he’s talking about them.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 — Mark 12:13–17
- Should we pay taxes to Caesar?
- “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, to God what is God’s.”
Reflect:
- They were amazed at his answer.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 — Mark 12:18–27
- Sadducees question about resurrection.
- Jesus: “You are badly mistaken.”
Reflect:
- God is God of the living, not the dead.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 — Mark 12:28–44
- Greatest commandment: Love God, love neighbor.
- Warning against the scribes.
Reflect:
- The widow’s offering: she gave everything.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29 — PALM SUNDAY
- Attend worship—the culmination of our series!
Reflect:
- Journey from triumph to tragedy to truth.
Week 7 — Reflection Questions
- How does Jesus challenge religious, economic, and political power structures today?
- What “tables” in your own life might Jesus want to overturn?
- Are you looking for a “safe” Jesus or a prophetic Jesus? What’s the difference?
- The temple was meant to be “a house of prayer for all nations.” Is your church welcoming to all?
- How do you balance giving to Caesar (civil authority) and giving to God?
WEEK 8 (Mar 30 – Apr 5) — Holy Week — Following Mar 29 sermon: “The Whole Week in View” (Mark 11:1–11 + 15:1–39)
MONDAY, MARCH 30 — Mark 13:1–23
- Jesus predicts temple’s destruction.
- Signs of the end times.
Reflect:
- “The one who endures to the end will be saved.”
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 — Mark 13:24–37
- The coming of the Son of Man.
- Parable of the fig tree.
Reflect:
- “Keep awake—you do not know when the time will come.”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 — Mark 14:1–11
- Woman anoints Jesus at Bethany.
- “She has done a beautiful thing.”
Reflect:
- Judas agrees to betray Jesus.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2 — Mark 14:12–31 (Maundy Thursday)
- The Last Supper.
- “This is my body... This is my blood.”
Reflect:
- Jesus predicts Peter’s denial.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 — Mark 14:32–52
- Gethsemane: “Not what I want, but what you want.”
- Jesus arrested.
Reflect:
- All the disciples desert him.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 — Mark 14:53–72 and 15:1–39 (Good Friday)
- Jesus before the Sanhedrin; Peter denies Jesus.
- Jesus before Pilate; crucifixion.
Reflect:
- “Truly this man was God’s Son!”
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 — Mark 15:40–16:8 (Easter!)
- Jesus buried by Joseph of Arimathea; women discover the empty tomb.
- “He has been raised; he is not here!”
HE IS RISEN INDEED!
Holy Week — Reflection Questions
- How does the contrast between Palm Sunday and Good Friday challenge your understanding of Jesus’ mission?
- The crowd turned from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify!” in five days. How fickle is your own allegiance to Jesus?
- The centurion—a Roman executioner—recognizes Jesus as God’s Son. Who are the unlikely people seeing Jesus clearly today?
- What does it mean that the temple curtain was torn in two? How does that affect your relationship with God?
- How will you journey through Holy Week this year? What practices will help you prepare for Easter?