Verse of the Day: Matthew 27:32-44 and Matthew 27:45-56 The Crucifixion of Jesus 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Month: April 2020
Jesus Arrested & Jesus Before Pilate
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:47-56 & Matthew 27:11-26 Jesus Arrested 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: … Continue reading Jesus Arrested & Jesus Before Pilate
Gethsemane
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:36-46 Gethsemane 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 … Continue reading Gethsemane
The Last Supper
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:17-30 The Last Supper 17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, … Continue reading The Last Supper
The Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany and Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:1-5; Matthew 26:6-13 and Matthew 26:14-16 The Plot Against Jesus 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3 Then the chief priests … Continue reading The Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany and Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Palm Sunday
Verse of the Day: Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by … Continue reading Palm Sunday
Ordinary + Courage = Extraordinary
Verse of the Day: Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. You don’t have to be an eloquent speaker to tell people about Jesus. All you need is the … Continue reading Ordinary + Courage = Extraordinary
Don’t Lose Heart
Verse of the Day: Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Jesus is the Son of God, pure and holy, yet He suffered and died for us. Everything He went through was an example for us so that we too can continue … Continue reading Don’t Lose Heart
Turn to God for Salvation
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 45:22 Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Turn to God and be saved. You won’t find salvation in idols, in man, not even in yourself. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins … Continue reading Turn to God for Salvation
Don’t Be Fooled
Verse of the Day: Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Today is April Fools’ day, an annual day in which people play practical jokes, pranks and hoaxes. However, only a real fool would deny the existence of God. Where you will spend eternity is no joking matter. Matthew 25:46 … Continue reading Don’t Be Fooled