Marked by Jesus
Discover Your Purpose. Deepen Your Faith. Dare To Live Radically.
What would happen if your life became unmistakably marked by Jesus?
Today’s world is filled with distractions, competing voices, and endless demands for your attention. It is easy to lose sight of who you are and why you are here. Yet the Gospel of Mark presents a powerful invitation: Follow Jesus, and your life will never be the same.
In Marked by Jesus, Dr. Thomas White guides you on a transformative devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, helping you move beyond casual belief into a deeper, more vibrant faith. Through biblical insight, practical applications, and thoughtful reflection, you'll encounter the life, teaching, miracles, and mission of Jesus in a way that speaks directly to your everyday life.
Each devotion includes Scripture-based teaching, personal challenges, and a "Next Step to Deeper Faith" designed to help you put God's truth into practice.
Learn how to:
- Understand who Jesus truly is so you can build your life on a foundation that never fails
- Recognize God's purpose for your life so you can live with greater confidence, meaning, and direction
- Develop spiritual habits that strengthen your faith so you can grow closer to God every day
- Overcome distractions and worldly pressures so you can focus on what matters for eternity
- Follow Jesus with courage and conviction so you can make a lasting impact for God's Kingdom
Whether you are new to faith, returning after a season of wandering, or seeking to deepen your walk with Christ, this devotional will challenge and encourage you to take the next step.
Bonus Resources
The Gospel of Mark invites us to encounter Jesus — who He is, what He came to do, and what it means to follow Him. As you read through Marked by Jesus, explore free Bible study tools and videos from Cedarville University that can add depth to your study, spark conversation, and encourage you to live in light of what you’re learning.
Sermon Series
Walk through the Gospel of Mark with Dr. Thomas White
During the 2025–26 academic year, Cedarville University President Dr. Thomas White led the campus community through the Gospel of Mark in his chapel series, MARKed By Jesus. Through this expositional study of Jesus’ life and ministry, we encountered the Servant King and explored what His example of servanthood and sacrifice means for those who follow Him.
Now available to stream on demand, this chapel series is a fitting companion to the Marked by Jesus devotional, inviting you to know the Son of God more deeply, follow His example of humble service, and live with wholehearted commitment to His Kingdom — a life authentically marked by Jesus.
MARKed by Jesus: Mark 1:1-13 — 8/29/2025
Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White begins his series, "MARKed by Jesus", preaching from Mark 1:1-13. In this text we meet Jesus, the Son of God and the adversary of Satan.
MARKed by Jesus: Mark 2:1-12 — 9/15/2025
Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White teaches from Mark 2:1-12 that Jesus can heal what truly paralyzes us by forgiving our sins.
MARKed by Jesus: Mark 2:13 - 3:6 — 9/22/2025
Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Speaking from Mark 2:13 - 3:6, Dr. White invites us to forsake legalism, and follow Jesus in joyful freedom.
Companion Resources
Go Deeper in God's Word
Whether you're reading Marked by Jesus on your own or with a group, these complimentary resources will deepen your study and strengthen your faith.
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