Mark Reading Plan – W6D3
Week 6 | Day 3 | Mark 6:14-29
Pray
As you come to the reading today, write down all the things that are troubling you, giving them to God. Then ask God to open your eyes and your ears to his Word
Bible Reading (read these verses three times slowly)
King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying,“John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Others said, “He is Elijah.”
And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.”
But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!”
For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to, because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.
Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests.
The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.” And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?”
“The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.
At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her. So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison, and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother. On hearing of this, John’s disciples came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Reflection & Questions
Long before Instagram and Tiktok, Jesus went viral. Mark tells us His name had become well known in the region. Speculation was rife about who He really was: Elijah, another prophet, or John the Baptist raised from the dead?
In 2023 that speculation continues. People have many opinions about Him. He was a good man, a crazy man, or even a made up story. But to those who believe, who know Him – know that he is Savior, Shepherd, Healer, Miracle Worker and more. We know He is God.
- Who is Jesus to you? What names might you give Him?
- If He is God, how will that impact your life today?
Pray
In your prayer time, thank Jesus for who He is to you. Ask for strength to live up to His calling on your life.
Worship Song
In response to today’s reading, you could use this song to worship Jesus:
Bible Reading
King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying,“John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Others said, “He is Elijah.”
And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.”
But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!”
For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to, because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.
Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests.
The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.” And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?”
“The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.
At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her. So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison, and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother. On hearing of this, John’s disciples came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Reflection and Questions
Long before Instagram and Tiktok, Jesus went viral. Mark tells us His name had become well known in the region. But people were all arguing about who He really was: Elijah, another prophet, or John the Baptist raised from the dead?
In 2023 that same confusion over who Jesus is continues. People have many opinions about Him. Some say that He was a good man, a crazy man, or even a made up story. But to those who believe, who know Him – they know that he is our Savior, Shepherd, Healer, Miracle Worker and more. We know He is God.
- Who is Jesus to you?
- Do you believe that Jesus is God?
Prayer
In your prayer time, thank Jesus for who He is to you, and for loving us as much as He does.
Bible Reading
King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying,“John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Others said, “He is Elijah.”
And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of long ago.”
But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!”
For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to, because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.
Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests.
The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.” And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?”
“The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.
At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her. So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison, and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother. On hearing of this, John’s disciples came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Devo Focus
for Jesus’ name had become well known. Vs. 14
Devo
Long before Instagram and Tiktok, Jesus went viral. And that’s saying something because the only way people could have heard about him was by word of mouth! No social media, no TV, and no magazines. Mark tells us His name had become well known in the region. Speculation was rife about who He really was: Elijah, another prophet, or John the Baptist raised from the dead? In 2023 that speculation continues. People have many opinions about Him. He was a good man, a crazy man, or even a made up story. But to those who believe, who know Him – know that he is Savior, Shepherd, Healer, Miracle Worker and more. We know He is God.
- Who is Jesus to you? What names might you give Him?
- If He is God, how will that impact your life today?
Prayer
In your prayer time, thank Jesus for who He is to you. Ask for strength to live up to His calling on your life.
