Read John 20:19-31 At least three times Jesus offers them “Peace!” Why do you think, after all that had happened, “peace” would be what they needed? Where do you feel a lack of peace in your life? Where do you feel doubt? Ask Jesus to speak peace over you.
Wednesday (4/8/20)
Read John 20:1-18 Jesus speaks her name and she immediately knows who He is. Mary, who had been with the Lord often during Jesus’ time on earth knew His voice, especially how He said her name in that loving, tender way. I always wonder why she didn’t recognize Him physically at first. Did she really think He was the gardener? …
Tuesday (4/7/20)
Read John 19:28-42 How could God die? A question asked by many, yet we make the answer harder than it is. Jesus didn’t die by crucifixion. He died because He gave up His spirit once His mission was completely fulfilled. Jesus knew that the scriptures in the Old Testament had to be fulfilled before He died, so–in his last moments–he …
Monday (4/6/20)
Read John 19:1-27 aloud to yourself. Sit quietly and just “be” with the scene as you read. Spend some time praying and asking the Lord to make this week, Holy Week, one of reflection for you on your relationship with Jesus. Write out anything you are thinking or feeling:
Sunday (4/5/20) – Palm Sunday
Today is Palm Sunday. In Matthew 21 & Luke 19, we see Jesus enter Jerusalem to crowds of people cheering for Him. Spend some time just sitting with Jesus in whatever way you enjoy being with Him. Reflect on ways you are thankful for Him and His presence.
Saturday (4/4/20)
Read John 18:28-40 Pilate again brings up the topic of “truth” asking “what is truth?” Yet there he is, standing in front of the person who had said “I am the Truth.” Jesus is kind and wants people to repent and to know truth, but Pilate is hard to the truth. Is there truth in your life that you are …
Friday (4/3/20)
Read John 18:10-27 Peter acted too quickly (We’ve seen him respond too quickly before). We can clearly see that Peter was not a trained soldier. He was a fisherman and he cuts off an ear (I don’t think that’s what people aim for when they want to hurt someone), but I’d guess he was aiming to cutting off his head. …