The Best Way to Begin Exploring the Story of Jesus is Simply Reading the Story Yourself!
Invite a follower of Jesus that you know to read and discuss the question “Who is Jesus” according to the historical accounts with you.
Step 1: Get a Bible
Pick up a free Bible from the lobby at any Discovery Church location.
Other ways to access the Bible for free:
On your mobile device or phone you can use the following free apps:
- Streetlights Audio Bible. This is a free audio Bible in the “Spoken Word” style and includes music and a variety of readers.
- Bible Gateway App. This app includes the text of the Bible in written form as well as 2 free audio Bible options.
- YouVersion App. This app includes the Bible, Bible reading plans, opportunity to collaborate with friends and more.
Step 2: Explore the story of Jesus with a friend.
In the Table Of Contents, look for the book of “Mark”. Here are three ways you can explore the story of Jesus:
Option 1– Read or listen to 1 chapter of Mark per day (16 days)
Option 2– Watch the video series “Mark” with teaching from Francis Chan.This is a guided study of the Book of Mark in which you can hear the Bible, see the places and have parts of the story explained.
How to access the series for free:
The Video devotional series is available for free on Right Now Media for those who are a part of Discovery Church.
- You can create a Right Now Media account for free here: Right Now Media
- You can find the “Mark” series with teachings from Francis Chan here: The Gospel of Mark
Option 3– Read 2 chapters a day using the YouVersion App (8-days) YouVersion App—Mark 8-day plan
Reading tips– Some of the themes in this book are Amazement, Urgency, and Freedom. Look for these themes as you explore or read.
As you explore the Gospel of Mark using any of these options discuss the following questions together:
- Why were so many people amazed by Jesus?
- What freedom did Jesus bring to people’s lives?
- Why was there an urgency to Jesus’ work?
- Why was there an urgency to respond to Jesus’ invitations (follow me, get up, repent etc.)?
Think this might be the next step for you?
Have a Growth Talk conversation about it! A Growth Talk is a chance to discuss with someone else the step you are preparing to take. Who should you have a Growth Talk with? The person who invited you to Discovery Church is a great option. For more info and help finding the right person visit the Growth Talk Page. You can use the “Growth Talk” button to visit the page and begin the conversation.
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