Mark Sermon Series

Join us in the gospel of Mark through Easter Sunday as we study one of the most vivd accounts of Jesus’ life! Pastor Ben will be preaching from this book, Life Groups will be studying Mark together, and we encourage you to read along in your personal quiet time too!

Reading God’s Word together

At Bellevue, we want to be a church shaped by the Word of God. Over the next few years, Ben will be walking through different books of the Bible, and we invite you to read along—not as a rulebook, but as a guide.

2026 Teaching Plan

Winter (10 Weeks): Hebrews

Easter (3 Weeks): Mark

Spring (8 weeks): Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

Summer (9 weeks): James and Jude

Fall (17 Weeks): Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel

Christmas (4 Weeks)

Whether you follow the teaching plan closely or use your own rhythm, our goal is simple: Spend time with the Lord in His Word.

We’ve provided several flexible approaches below to help you design a quiet time that fits your life and schedule. You may choose to read through these books during their corresponding series, read ahead, or simply use them as a starting point for your personal study.

Additional ways to study the Bible

Rather than offering a single required reading plan, we encourage you to select a method that helps you engage Scripture thoughtfully and prayerfully.

One Chapter a Day

Read one chapter per day from the current preaching book. If you miss a day, simply begin again the next day. Consistency over time matters more than perfection.

The S.O.A.P. Method

This method helps slow you down and engage deeply with the text.

S – Scripture

Write a key verse or passage that stands out.

O – Observation

What is happening? What does this teach about God?

A – Application

How does this apply to your life today?

P – Prayer

Respond to God in prayer based on what you’ve read.

Reflective Questions

You may also use the following questions as you read:

What do these verses say about God?
What do these verses say about man?
How can I apply these verses to my life today?
Is there a sin to avoid?
Is there a command to obey?
Is there a lesson to learn?
Is there a promise to claim?

The Inductive Method

This is a process by which you make observations of a passage and draw conclusions from those observations.

• Who (Who is speaking; who is the intended audience; who is present in the moment, etc.)
• What  (What  is this passage about; what problem is this addressing; what is happening; what is being said; what commands need to be obeyed, etc.) 
• When (When is this event taking place?)
• Where (Where is this event taking place; where does it fit in the larger context of the book and Scripture?)
• Why (Why is this messaged needed; why is it relevant today?)
• How (How does this change what I know about God and humanity; how do I apply this to my life so that I can live more faithfully as a follower of Jesus?)

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