Day 239 – Mark: Character sketch of Judas Iscariot
“In the evening He came with the twelve. Now as they sat and ate, Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you who eats with Me will betray Me.” Mark 14:17-18 NKJV
Scripture Sketch
A year devotional through the Bible discussing the stories, themes, and characters while following the sketch God draws out for each person.
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Day 238 – Mark: Character sketch of the disciple Andrew
“Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw Simon and his brother Andrew putting a net into the sea. They were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Follow Me. I will make you fish for men!” At once they left their nets and followed Him.” Mark 1:16-18 ESV
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Day 237 – Mark: Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the Servant
“Pilate asked Jesus, ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Jesus replied, ‘You have said it.” Mark 15:2 NLT
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Day 236 – Mark: Message and ministry of Jesus, the Servant
“But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else.” Mark 10:43-44 NLT
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Day 235 – Mark: Birth and preparation of Jesus, the Servant
“John announced: ‘Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am – so much greater that I’m not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals.” Mark 1:7 NLT
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Day 234 – Mark: Theme
“Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. ‘I am willing.’ he said. ‘Be healed.” Mark 1:41
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Day 233 – Mark: Introduction
“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.” Mark 10:45 NLT
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Day 232 – Matthew: Character sketch of Peter (Simon)
“Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” Matthew 16:18 NLT
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Day 231 – Matthew: Character sketch of Matthew
“As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me and be my disciple,’ Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9 NLT
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Day 230 – Matthew: Death and resurrection of Jesus, the King
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Matthew 28:18 NIV
