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 wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
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: “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 … 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, ‘The Teacher says: My … 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 26 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 people … 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 21 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 her. Untie them and … Continue reading Palm Sunday
Complete the Task
Verse of the Day: Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Reflection No matter what happens in life, I need to … Continue reading Complete the Task
Submit to God’s Will
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 8:5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. Reflection Submitting can sound like a bad thing, but when I submit to God’s will for my life, He leads me exactly where I … Continue reading Submit to God’s Will
The Lord Is My Salvation
Verse of the Day: Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Reflection I couldn’t make it through life without God, He truly has saved me from this world. Even when I was on the wrong path, He never left me. God stayed with me through my mistakes, … Continue reading The Lord Is My Salvation
Praise His Name
Verse of the Day: Psalm 99:3 Let them praise your great and awesome name – he is holy. Reflection God deserves all of my praise and what an honor and a privilege it is to praise the Creator of the heavens and the earth. He is mighty, full of wonder, mercy, and faithfulness, yet He … Continue reading Praise His Name