by Daily Devotionals | Apr 4, 2023 | Daily Devotional
By Tuesday, Jesus’ unwillingness to obey the religious elite had made him an enemy to Israel’s leaders. They challenge Jesus with their assumptions and doctrinal traditions, hoping to publicly prove that Jesus is a fraud—a criminal and a liar who is set on disrupting...
by Daily Devotionals | Apr 3, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Though the gospel accounts vary on the timeline of Holy Week events, Monday possibly included Jesus cursing the fig tree and exposing the temple system’s corruption (see Matt. 21:17–22; Mark 11:15–26; Luke 19:45–48). Both moments are symbolic...
by Daily Devotionals | Mar 31, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus and his disciples arriving in Jerusalem to celebrate Passover after a long journey. Jesus’ arrival in the city is often referred to as the “triumphal entry.” And it was—the crowds cried out, “Praise the King who comes in the name of the...
by Daily Devotionals | Mar 30, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read Luke 23:13–25 and Matthew 27:15–23. As we read through the story of Jesus’s trial before Pilate, we see a vivid portrayal of human nature at its worst. The Jewish leaders, consumed with envy and hatred, have brought Jesus before Pilate in order to have him...
by Daily Devotionals | Mar 29, 2023 | Daily Devotional
As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, and that his death and resurrection offer us the hope of eternal life. But what does it mean to live for Jesus? How do we align our lives with his teachings and ways? In the story found in...
by Daily Devotionals | Mar 28, 2023 | Daily Devotional
The story of Barabbas found in Luke 23:13–25 and Matthew 27:15–23 is a powerful reminder of the cost of guilt and the consequences of sin. When we consider the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf, it can lead us to a deeper understanding of the gravity of our own...
