They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus.
Mark 2:4 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.2.4.NLT
The people that brought the paralyzed man to Jesus did whatever they could to get him to Jesus so he could be healed. I should do whatever I can to bring people to Jesus so he can change their lives forever. What does this scripture mean to you?
But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.”
Mark 1:38 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.1.38.NLT
Jesus went to another town even though he was successful ministering in the town he was currently at. God wants me to follow Him and go where He sends me. God doesn't want me to just stay in the same place.
A little farther up the shore Jesus saw Zebedee’s sons, James and John, in a boat repairing their nets. He called them at once, and they also followed him, leaving their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men.
Mark 1:19-20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.1.19-20.NLT
I must give up everything to follow Jesus like James and John did. They left their nets and followed Jesus before he was famous and before he'd performed miracles for them to believe in Him as the Son of God.
What does this scripture mean to you?
And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.
2 Peter 3:14 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.3.14.NLT
I will strive to live a peaceful and pure life while waiting for Jesus to return. I will try to be pure and blameless and be an example of Jesus to others. What does this scripture mean to you?
And when people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.
2 Peter 2:20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.2.20.NLT
Knowing Jesus will help me escape the wickedness of the world by staying in the Word. It will help me not become entangled in sin again. What does this scripture mean to you?
Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts.
2 Peter 1:19 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.1.19.NLT
I must pay attention to what the Prophets wrote in the Old Testament because they proclaimed God's message in what they wrote. They were a light that shone in a dark place, showing me what God had to say during those times.
Reading what the Prophets wrote is important because I can learn from what God told them. What does this scripture mean to you?
So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.
2 Peter 1:10 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.1.10.NLT
By following God's instructions we show that God has called us and Chosen me as His child. By following what God has shown us in the Bible I can show that God has chosen me. If I follow God and His word I will never fall away.
Maintaining a close relationship with God is key so I don't fall away from Him. It takes a lot of work but it is important for me to have a relationship with my creator.
