Category: Holy Week

Articles: Hallelujah! He Is Risen!The Disciples Who Didn’t Get It Verses to Read: Matthew 28:1-15Mark 16Luke 24John 20:1-29Isaiah 52:7-10 Videos: https://youtu.be/4iaMJPMY1wQ https://youtu.be/IgMBedGh99Q https://youtu.be/E_LWSXQYSwo https://vimeo.com/89509380 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv1qCdx9jF0 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRog0PbRYxqVccCc6kDYhTR5HrNs7KxdJ A Playlist of Easter Music Reflection: On Easter Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Pray for God’s peace that is now freely available to rule in our hearts all year, … Continue reading Easter

Verses to Read: Matthew 27:62-66Isaiah 52:13-15Isaiah 53Luke 23:56Romans 6:3-11 Videos: https://youtu.be/XDYy0x1fdZU https://vimeo.com/89436644 Reflection: On Saturday of Holy Week, we remember the disciples as they experienced what they considered to be the silence of God in the midst of their fear. Consider our own need for faith to believe God is at work even when we … Continue reading Holy Saturday

Article: Why Is Good Friday Called Good? Verses to Read: Matthew 27:1-66Mark 15:1-47Luke 22:66-23:56John 18:28-19:42Psalm 22:1-18 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1NL56LEmcw https://vimeo.com/89429101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZFZzsrA0Ro Reflection: On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus to endure torture and death on a cross. How might we express gratitude to Jesus? 

ArticleS: What does "Maundy Thursday" mean?Maundy Thursday and the Command to Love Verses to Read: Matthew 26:17-75Mark 14:12-72Luke 22:1-65John 13:12-16John 13-18:27Isaiah 50:4-10 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH6OrYQHgQc https://vimeo.com/89420081 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P0tEhxfl4Y Reflection: On Maundy Thursday, we remember Judas’ betrayal, the disciples’ abandonment and Peter’s denial. Are there ways we betray, abandon or deny Jesus? 

Verses to read: Matthew 26:6-16Luke 21Mark 14:1-11Romans 5:10 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0B-tffKvU https://vimeo.com/89420035 Reflection: On Wednesday of Holy Week, we remember the example of sacrificial worship demonstrated by the woman who anointed Jesus. What sacrifices can we make for Jesus today?

Verses to read: Luke 20Luke 21:37-38Luke 22:39Isaiah 49:1-4Psalm 110Psalm 118:19-27 Videos: https://youtu.be/pfYcLn_TBkM https://vimeo.com/89651201 Reflection: On Tuesday of Holy Week, we remember that it was Jesus’ usual practice to be with his disciples for the purpose of teaching and prayer. How might we follow his example this Holy Week when we are unable to be physically … Continue reading Holy Tuesday

Verses to read: Matthew 21:18-26:5Mark 11:1-13:36Luke 19:41-48Luke 20:1-22:6John 12:37-50Isaiah 42:1-4Isaiah 56:1-8 Videos: https://youtu.be/2JPR05bIMkE https://vimeo.com/89117797 Reflection: On Monday of Holy Week, we remember Jesus’ teachings to his disciples, including the greatest command: to love God and our neighbors (Matthew 22:37-40). How can we demonstrate love to God and our neighbors this Holy Week?

Verses to read: Matthew 21:1-17Mark 11:1-11Luke 19:28-48John 12:12-36Philippians 2:5-11 Videos: https://youtu.be/x_5GtRnu6Mc https://vimeo.com/89013208 Reflection: On Palm Sunday, we remember that Jesus willingly went to Jerusalem in obedience to the Father, knowing that he was on a journey toward the cross. What difficulties are you going through in this time of crisis? What steps of obedience do … Continue reading Palm Sunday