“From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.” (Matthew 27:45 NIV84) For centuries Christians on this day (Good Friday) have participated in the tenebrae service (the service of darkness). Darkness comes into play in a couple of ways on Good Friday. Not only did we have the unnatural darkness […]
04/06/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Thursday (A sacred day)
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured […]
04/05/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Wednesday (The kingdom Parables) draft
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like…” (Matthew 25:1 NIV84) On Saturday, Jesus honors the Sabbath day. On Sunday, He triumphantly enters Jerusalem as King of all. On Monday, Jesus physically cleanses the temple. On Tuesday, He spiritually cleanses the temple by silencing the religious leaders of His day with biblical truth. […]
04/04/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Tuesday (Temple Takeover day 2)
“Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave you this authority?’” (Matthew 21:23 NIV84) In reading the gospels, it’s a bit tough to determine exactly what things might […]
04/03/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Monday (Temple Takeover)
“On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he said, “Is it […]
04/02/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Sunday (Palm Sunday)
“After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, […]
04/01/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Saturday (The Sabbath Day)
“Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume. She poured it […]
03/19/23 Daily Devotion – We will experience a physical resurrection!
“‘Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.’ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked […]
03/18/23 Daily Devotion – ‘Peace be with you!’
“While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” (Luke 24:36 NIV84) If you have one of those Bibles that puts Jesus’ words in red, take a look at what you find in red after Jesus’ resurrection. I find it quite interesting that the […]
03/17/23 Daily Devotion – They saw everything but understood nothing!
“He asked them, ‘What are you discussing together as you walk along?’ They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, ‘Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?’” (Luke 24:17–18, NIV84) These two disciples who were on their […]
