Available May 5, 2026

A Simple, Meaningful Way to Read the Gospel Together—All Year Long.

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Lead Your Family Through the Gospel of Mark

If you are like most parents, you may struggle to find the time to read the Bible for yourself, much less the time to instruct and train your children. That’s exactly why Michael and Melissa Kruger wrote The Good News Family Devotional.
For each chapter in this 52-week journey through Jesus’s life, you’ll read a devotion written specifically for moms and dads, preparing you for your family discussion while encouraging your own study of Scripture. Then, you’ll find a clear, customizable guide for walking your children through this passage, along with:

specific questions for both younger and older children to engage the whole family

a one-sentence Big Idea for the Week that will aid your children’s memory and retention of key themes

a family application question and closing prayer to help bring Christ’s teachings into your daily life together

Written for ordinary families with full schedules, this flexible, Christ-centered guide will help you engage your children with consistency and purpose. Let your hearts be refreshed each day as you meditate on the life and ministry of Jesus together.
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52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

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52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith. 52 Weeks. One Gospel. A Lifetime of Faith.

You don’t need to have all the answers—just the desire to learn alongside your family.

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KIND WORDS

“As a pastor, I’ve always been captivated by Martin Luther’s insistence that in his preaching he focused on the younger members of his congregation even more than the older. Two incredible teachers, Mike and Melissa Kruger, have done that in this wonderful devotional for families. They take the deep, beautiful, mysterious truths of the gospel and put them down where our children can grasp them. They’ll be captivated and you’ll be blessed as you share with your children the most accessible of the Gospels, the Gospel of Mark.”
—J.D. Greear (PhD), pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC
“I deeply appreciate how The Good News Family Devotional is designed. Parents are not expected to come as experts in order to lead their families in discipleship. Instead, Michael and Melissa Kruger thoughtfully guide parents through Scripture themselves—cultivating a deeper love for God, a richer understanding of His Word, and confidence to share that truth with their children. This resource will undoubtedly bless countless families seeking to grow together in Christ.”
— Amy Gannett, Founder of Tiny Theologians and Bible Study Schoolhouse
“When it comes to training our kids in Bible literacy, knowing how to start is half the battle. The Krugers are here to help. The Good News Family Devotional provides not just a starting point but a sustainable strategy for drawing your family into substantive discussions about the Bible, offering a method for conversational learning that connects to daily living. This is a much-needed resource, and hopefully the first of many of its kind.”
—Jen Wilkin, author and Bible teacher
“This book is such a fresh take on family devotions! The Krugers lead families through the Gospel of Mark in a way that helps every member of the family grasp the gospel story together. It’s clear this comes from real-life experience and deep biblical insight. The Good News Family Devotional is a helpful, doable guide for growing in faith alongside one another.”
—Emily A. Jensen, coauthor of Risen Motherhood and Gospel Mom
“There is so much to love about this family devotional. First, it is doable! Over the course of a year, a family can realistically work through the book of Mark, biting it off in small chunks. Second, it’s meaty without being heavy. Mike and Melissa present parents not only a brief explanation of the weekly passage but also a simple central point about Jesus to drive home to their kids. This is a resource that will get your family talking about what matters most, or really who matters most, Jesus Christ.”
—Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher and author
“The Good News Family Devotional is that rare resource that’s both biblically rich and simple enough for the whole family to engage together. Each chapter helps parents go deeper into Scripture while giving kids clear truths they can understand and remember. The result is that everyone—parents and children alike—grows together in the gospel. I’m grateful for this resource and excited to lead my own family through it.”
—Jeremy Treat (PhD, Wheaton College) is pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA in Los Angeles, and professor of theology at Biola University. He is the author of The Crucified King, Seek First, and The Atonement.

Meet The Authors

Michael J. Kruger (PhD) serves as the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is one of the leading scholars today in the study of the origins of the New Testament and is the author of 14 books, including Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College.
Melissa Kruger (2) (1)
Melissa B. Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming at The Gospel Coalition (TGC). She is the author of multiple books, including Parenting with Hope, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and the popular children’s book Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know. Melissa and her husband, Mike, are the parents of three adult children in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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