March 2013
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Good Friday Bible Readings
Jesus’ death and resurrection forever changed the course of history. The account of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion is recorded in all four Gospels. Take some time today to read one or all of these. Matthew 26:57-27:66 Mark 14:53-15:47 Luke 22:54-23:56 John 18:12-19:42
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Maundy Thursday
Jesus said: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” ~John 13:34-35
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Holy Week (3/25 – 3/31)
Scripture for the Week: selections from the Luke’s Gospel For this Holy Week, it is helpful to read the account the most important 3 days in history. Below, I have listed Scriptures beginning with Palm Sunday that will be helpful for your devotions throughout this week. In worship on Sunday, I lifted up the importance of…
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Listening Becomes Acting in Faith (3/18 – 3/24)
Scripture for the Week: James 1:19-27 This is the final week of our Lenten focus on listening. The first four weeks have been reflective. In addition to reading the Scriptures every day, I have included a worksheet for you to print out and use as a tool to pull together what you’ve heard and to…
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Listening to Others in Our Broader Community (3/11 – 3/17)
Scripture for the Week: Luke 2:21-32 As Christians, our lives, decisions and actions flow from listening (by being disciples, students, learners) to God. Those of you who have been following these weekly devotions are familiar with this theme of Listening as A Discipline of the Heart (see graphic at right). This week’s Scripture is that beautiful…
