In the space of a few days Jesus went from an adored Messianic figure to a beaten, mocked, and crucified "King of Israel

These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.

At the end of Mark 2, Jesus is questioned about his disciple’s action on the Sabbath. The chapter ends with an amazing claim by Jesus...

As you read these first readings at the beginning of Lent, don’t be in a hurry to rush through. Take time to reflect and ask yourself...

Read one Bible passage each day from Mark's gospel (Sundays not included!) to finish the book during Lent.