Bible Verse: Judges 4:4-5 4 Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. 5 She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided. Deborah’s story is … Continue reading Deborah: Leadership and Wisdom
Month: March 2024
Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
Verses of the Day: Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus Has Risen 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
The Burial of Jesus and The Guard at the Tomb
Verse of the Day: Matthew 27:57-66 The Burial of Jesus 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen … Continue reading The Burial of Jesus and The Guard at the Tomb
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Verses of the Day: Matthew 27:32-56 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 wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Jesus Arrested & Jesus Before Pilate
Verses 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: “The one I kiss … 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 Then he said to them, “My soul is … Continue reading Gethsemane
The Last Supper
Verses 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, ‘The Teacher says: My … Continue reading The Last Supper
The Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany, and Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Verses 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 and the elders of the … Continue reading The Plot Against Jesus, Jesus Anointed at Bethany, and Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Rahab: Faith and Courage
Bible Verse: Joshua 2:9-11 9 She said to them, “I know that the Lord has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. 10 We have heard how the Lord dried up the water … Continue reading Rahab: Faith and Courage
Palm Sunday
Verse of the Day: Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 1As 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 her. Untie them and bring … Continue reading Palm Sunday
CONSECRATED TO GOD 