Verse of the Day: Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus Has Risen 1 After 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 … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday (Easter)
Matthew
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, … Continue reading The Burial of Jesus and The Guard at the Tomb
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
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 … Continue reading The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Jesus Arrested
Verse of the Day: Matthew 26:47-56 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 … Continue reading Jesus Arrested
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. … 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 … Continue reading The Last Supper
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 … Continue reading Palm Sunday
Stand Up for Jesus!
Verse of the Day: Matthew 10:32 Therefore, everyone who acknowledges me before people, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven. All around us people are standing up for what they believe in. They’re rallying and marching for political parties, rights, you name it and there’s a march for it. … Continue reading Stand Up for Jesus!
The Never Changing Word of God
Verse of the Day: Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. We live in an ever changing world and change is inevitable for better or worse. There is a saying some people think comes from the Bible but it doesn't: "This too shall pass". It’s … Continue reading The Never Changing Word of God
A Bitter Heart
Verse of the Day: Matthew 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Don’t let evil thoughts and feelings fester in your heart. If you are holding on to some sort of bitterness try to get to … Continue reading A Bitter Heart