The Ark, the Altar, and the Cross: Exodus 37–38 and the Cost of Following Jesus (Day 56 / Feb 25)

What does it mean to hold something as sacred? Today, we see the craftsmanship of the Tabernacle come to life as the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat are constructed. Meanwhile, in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus warns His disciples against the "leaven" of the Pharisees and issues a staggering challenge: to follow Him means taking up a cross.Today’s Scripture:📖 Exodus 37–38 – Bezalel fashions the Ark, the Table of Showbread, the Lampstand, and the Altars, covering them in pure gold and bronze.📖 Mark 8:14–9:1 – After healing a blind man at Bethsaida, Jesus asks the disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" and explains the true cost of discipleship.📖 Proverbs 6:1–11 – Warnings against foolish financial pledges and a classic exhortation to learn from the diligence of the ant.RESOURCES & READ-ALONG 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKi8-_5xHGL_nFAZOthHtZhcb4CqW4ZF 📖 Follow the Text (LEB): https://biblia.com/books/leb/ 🗓️ Download the Full Plan: https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans/CONNECT & SUPPORT 📧 Questions? Reach out to Scott: [email protected] 🎁 Partner with our Ministry: https://huttobible.churchcenter.com/giving/to/go-pastor-support 📩 Get Ministry Updates: https://scott-purcell.epistle.org/subscribeCREDITS & LEGAL The Lexham English Bible is used by permission. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. Music: "Be The Hero" by Pumpupthemind via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0).Keywords: bible in a year, daily bible reading, Exodus 37, Exodus 38, Mark 8, Proverbs 6, Ark of the Covenant, Mercy Seat, Take up your cross, Who do you say that I am, daily devotional, audio bible.