The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Luke 23:26-49 26 As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him....
Jesus Disowned and on Trial
Luke 22:54-23:25 Peter Disowns Jesus 54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down...
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
Luke 22:39-52 Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives 39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond...
Passion Week Scriptures
Easter and Christmas weeks are both sacred to me. One week we’re celebrating His coming and birth and the other we’re remembering the purpose of His coming. For God so loved the world that He created you and me. He brought us into existence that we...The Darkness
1 John 3:10This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.A few weeks ago, the tornadoes that ravaged part of our state was eerily close to my house. At 3:30pm, it felt like someone had turned off the...