Holy Week – Day 1: Palm Sunday

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...

Following in the Footsteps of the Savior

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...

Living for Jesus

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...

The Cost of Guilt

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...

Guilty Yet Saved

Luke 23:13–25 and Matthew 27:15–23 tell the story of Barabbas, a notorious prisoner who was set to be executed, and the crowd’s choice to release him instead of Jesus. As we reflect on this passage, we can ask ourselves, “Who am I in this story?” Perhaps we see...

Love Offers Sacrificially

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.— John 15:12–13 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,...