Mark: Receiving Redemption and Fulfilling Divine Promise: A Fifty-Day Devotional

by Graham Joseph Hill

The Gospel of Mark, the second book of the New Testament, serves as a profound narrative enriching Christian spirituality. At its heart, Mark’s Gospel is a vivid and concise account of Jesus’s ministry, focusing primarily on his actions and miracles. This briskly paced story propels us into the core of Jesus’s life, revealing him as the ultimate Servant and the Son of God. Its simplicity and directness make it an accessible yet profoundly thought-provoking text for daily devotion and reflection.

This devotional is the fifth book in a series of devotional books and podcast episodes designed to guide you through the entire Bible, nourishing your soul, renewing your purpose, and deepening your theology, contemplation, and action. In the Daily Devotions with Jesus series, Graham Joseph Hill guides you through the entire Bible, moving chapter by chapter from Genesis to Revelation. This is a groundbreaking Bible podcast and devotional book series. See how each book of the Bible deepens your faith and inspires you to follow Jesus in life-changing ways!

152 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2024

About the author

Graham Joseph Hill (PhD, Flinders University) is one of Australia’s most prolific and award-winning Christian authors. His books explore Christian spirituality, Australian society, missional and intercultural theology, World Christianity, and the work of justice and reconciliation. He’s an adjunct research fellow and associate professor in the School of Theology at Charles Sturt University. In 2024, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to theological education. Based in Sydney, Australia, he’s written more than 45 books, including:

• “Salt, Light, and a City,” winner of the 2012 Jesus Creed Book of the Year (church category);
• “Healing Our Broken Humanity” (with Grace Ji-Sun Kim), named Outreach Magazine’s 2019 Book of the Year (culture category);
• “World Christianity,” shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Christian Book of the Year;
• “Advance Australia Fairer,” winner of a Gold Medal at the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards, in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania Non-Fiction category;
• “Love in the Age of Algorithms,” winner of a Silver Medal at the same awards, in the Religion category.