In the gospel of John, chapters 13-16, it records the words Jesus said to his disciples on the night before his death. Within 24 hours, Jesus would be hanging on a cross, so it was extremely important for him to get his followers prepared for his departure. It was Jesus’ last shot at instructing his… Continue reading
Day 12 – Let Not Your Heart be Troubled (Thursday of Passion Week)
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I… Continue reading
Day 11 – Jesus Speaks of a Betrayer (Thursday of Passion Week)
On their final night together, Jesus said some shocking words: After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.” 22 His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of them he meant. 23 One of them, the… Continue reading
Day 10 – Passover, The Last Supper (Thursday of Passion Week)
Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-20; John 13:1-38 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the… Continue reading
Day 9 – The Significance of Serving (Thursday of Passion Week)
It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the… Continue reading
Day 8 – Dissension Among the Disciples (Thursday of Passion Week)
A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should… Continue reading
Day 7 – Preparation for the Passover Meal (Thursday of Passion Week)
Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-16 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” 9 “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. 10 He replied, “As… Continue reading
Day 6 – Jesus Predicts His Suffering (Tuesday of Passion Week)
Matthew 21:28-23:39; Mark 12:1-44; Luke 20:9-21:4 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 assembled in the palace… Continue reading
Day 5 – The Plot Against Jesus (Tuesday of Passion Week)
Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to… Continue reading
Day 4 – The Worth of Worship (Tuesday of Passion Week)
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she… Continue reading