Christians are called to be like Christ, letting His character form within us through the Holy Spirit. We’re literally commanded to think and feel the way Jesus does! Philippians 2:5 tells us to, “Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus.” Yet so few Christians actually do. No wonder Christianity is struggling in America!

As we seek to live and minister in God’s will in the Turbulent ’20s, we must begin by actively reshaping our thoughts and feelings to match those of Jesus. No excuses, ifs, ands, or buts! To help us understand and have the mind of Christ for ourselves, we’ll begin 2022 by exploring several of the emotions, attitudes, priorities, and practices of Jesus described in the Gospel of Mark.

Schedule

• 1/2 – Have the Mind of Christ – Philippians 2:1-11

• 1/9 – Prioritize Prayer – Mark 1:35 (and 6:46)

• 1/16 – Be Indignant for Children – Mark 10:13-16

• 1/23 – Come to Serve – Mark 10:35-45

• 1/30 – Forgive! – Mark 2:12 (and Luke 23:32-43) – everyone!

• 2/6 – Prioritize Proclaiming Good News – Mark 1:36-39 (and 1:14-15) – prioritizing our work to multiply and spread the gospel over our comfort/enjoyment at church

• 2/13 – Pity the Outcast – Mark 1:40-45

• 2/20 – Engage Outsiders – Mark 2:13-17

• 2/27 – Be Grieved By Hard-Heartedness – Mark 3:1-6

• 3/6 – Stay Calm in Every Storm – Mark 4:35-41

• 3/13 – Be Compassionate Toward the Confused – Mark 6:30-44 – see also 8:1-10

• 3/20 – Condemn Traditions that Undermine Commandments – Mark 7:1-13

• 3/27 – Love Those Struggling to Understand – Mark 10:17-22

• 4/3 – Be Zealous for God’s House – Mark 11:15-19

• 4/10 – Be Sorrowful About Sin – Mark 14:32-42 [PALM SUNDAY]

• 4/17 – Risen from Death!  – Mark 16:1-8 [EASTER]