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
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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
Perfect Peace
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Faith in Action: Give up your need to control every situation and just let God have His way. Let Him give you the peace your heart longs for.
Pour Out Your Heart
Verse of the Day: Lamentations 2:19 Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Faith in Action: Before you pour out your heart to your friends, try pouring out your heart to God. It doesn’t matter if it’s … Continue reading Pour Out Your Heart
Grow
Verse of the Day: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Faith in Action: God will continue to work on you until the day Jesus comes for His church. You must do your part too, you can’t just stay … Continue reading Grow
Depend on God
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Faith in Action: If you are tired and weary you are probably trying to do everything on your own strength. Depend on God, have faith in His power, His promises, His provisions, and let Him be … Continue reading Depend on God