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The Commuter Devotional

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We exist to help you form a daily habit of Bible reading and prayer. Despite our busy schedules, we all want to spend time with God and we want to know Him more. This podcast is designed to help you engage God on your commute to work, school or wherever our days take us. We hope you’ll join us!
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Episodes

244. The Death of John the Baptist Pt. 1 - Mark 6:21-29

Mark details the circumstances of the death of John the Baptist and we feel the sorrow associated with the death of such a great man. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 25, 20219 minEp. 244

243. A Dangerous Man and a Righteous Man - Mark 6:14-20

In our passage today, we are suddenly struck with horrible news. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 24, 20218 minEp. 243

242. Repentance - Mark 6:7-13

For the third time, the message of repentance is preached in the book of Mark. As we go today, we want to meditate on this for our own lives. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 23, 20218 minEp. 242

241. Jesus Rejected at Nazareth - Mark 6:1-6

As we begin the sixth chapter of Mark, we see that our story today is really the ending of our passages last week at the end of chapter five. However, it is not the ending that we would expect from Mark. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 22, 202111 minEp. 241

240. A Story Within a Story Pt. 2 - Mark 5:21-43

Today we wrap up the three miracles that Mark has grouped together and try to see what Mark wants us to see about Jesus. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 19, 202110 minEp. 240

239. A Story Within a Story Pt. 1 - Mark 5:21-43

In today’s passage we read about the third miracle that Mark is grouping together. But inside this story is another story! For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 18, 202112 minEp. 239

238. The Man Nobody Wanted - Mark 5:10-20

Today we finish up the last part of the story Mark records about the man possessed by the legion of demons. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 17, 20219 minEp. 238

237. Legion - Mark 5:1-9

Jesus has gotten out of the boat after calming the storm and is met with a most terrifying man. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 16, 20219 minEp. 237

236. Calmer of Storms - Mark 4:35-41

Our passage today is another one that we will be very familiar with. It is the story of Jesus calming the mighty storm while his disciples fear for their lives. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 15, 20218 minEp. 236

235. The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Mark 4:30-34

Jesus gives us a follow up parable about the Kingdom of God from a different perspective. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 12, 20216 minEp. 230

234. The Parable of the Growing Seeds - Mark 4:26-29

Mark continues to record some of Jesus’ teaching. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 11, 20216 minEp. 234

233. Sandwiching - Mark 4:21-25

In our passage today we are introduced to Mark’s favorite writing technique! For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 10, 20219 minEp. 233

232. The Sower and the Seed Pt. 2 - Mark 4:10-20

In our passage today, Jesus helps us tie up the loose ends from the parable in the first part of chapter 4. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 09, 20219 minEp. 232

231. The Sower and the Seed Pt. 1 - Mark 4:1-9

We come across a very familiar passage and take time to look at why Mark would be so careful as to include it in his gospel. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 08, 202112 minEp. 231

230. Mother and Brothers - Mark 3:31-35

Jesus redefines the family in our passage today. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 05, 20218 minEp. 230

229. The Unpardonable Sin - Mark 3:22-30

In our passage today, we have come across one of the most terrifying passages to date. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 04, 20219 minEp. 229

228. Family Troubles - Mark 3:20-21

In our passage today, we see that Jesus’ family thinks he is crazy for doing what His Father has sent Him to do. For more information about our ministry visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 03, 20217 minEp. 228

227. Nothing Extraordinary - Mark 3:13-19

Our passage today is the list of the twelve apostles whom Jesus appointed. We see right away why Jesus would choose these men. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 02, 20217 minEp. 227

226. The Story So Far. . . - Mark 3:7-12

In our passage today, it seems like Mark is purposefully trying to get us to stop and reflect on what has happened in his gospel so far. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Feb 01, 20218 minEp. 226

225. To Do Good or To Do Harm - Mark 3:1-6

Jesus is once again put to the test on the Sabbath. His response and the responses of the Pharisees shows the two dynamic differences in worldview. For more information about our ministry visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 29, 202110 minEp. 225

224. Lord of the Sabbath - Mark 2:23-28

Who was the Sabbath made for? It seems like a simple question but in our passage today we see that the most intelligent and well-spoken people get it wrong. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 28, 20219 minEp. 224

223. New Wine - Mark 2:18-22

Jesus doesn’t just speak authoritatively, he speaks with authority that is given to him from God the Father. We see in our passage today, how Jesus handles those who seek to make him look inferior compared to the religious elite around him. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.org

Jan 27, 20218 minEp. 223

222. The Gospel is For Sinners - Mark 2:15-17

In our passage today, Jesus sheds light on who the Gospel is for. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 26, 20217 minEp. 222

221. Matthew’s Cameo - Mark 2:13-14

In our passage today, Jesus calls another disciple, Matthew. One who requires us to examine why on earth, Jesus would call a man like Matthew to be his follow. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commtuerministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 25, 20218 minEp. 221

220. God Alone - Mark 2:5-12

Today we finish up the miracle of Jesus healing the paralytic who was lowered down through the roof. We see the man healed, but we also see much more. For more information about this ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 22, 20217 minEp. 220

219. Friends of Faith - Mark 2:3-4

In our passage today, we see the love that four friends have for their friend and the faith they have in Jesus to save him. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 21, 20217 minEp. 219

218. What the Crowds are Looking For - Mark 2:1-2

In our passage today, we take time to reflect on what Mark has been telling us so far about Jesus’ ministry. Why are the crowds gathering to see him? For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commtuerministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 20, 20216 minEp. 218

217. He is Willing - Mark 1:40-45

Mark tells us the story of a leper who comes to Jesus and says, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus is willing and a great reversal begins to happen. For more information about our ministry, visit us at commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 19, 20218 minEp. 217

216. Back to Work - Mark 1:35-39

In our passage today, we see that Jesus rises early to prepare for the work of the day. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 18, 20219 minEp. 216

215. Day One Complete - Mark 1:29-34

Today’s passage concludes Jesus’ first full day of public ministry. From sun up until sundown, Jesus never stops working. For more information about our ministry, visit commuterministries.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @commuterministries Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Jan 15, 20217 minEp. 215
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