Opening Prayer I rejoice today, Almighty God! Thank you for the gift of life made possible because of the resurrection of Jesus. Read LUKE 24:1–12 Jesus Has Risen 24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled […]
Opening Prayer As I wait for the joy of tomorrow, Father, bring to my memory words that Jesus spoke throughout his life—spoken long ago, but also spoken for me for today. Read LUKE 23:44–56 The Death of Jesus 44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the
Opening Prayer On this Good Friday, Father, speak to me in a fresh way as I read the familiar story of Jesus on the cross. Read LUKE 23:26–43 The Crucifixion of Jesus 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
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Opening Prayer Use your Word today, Father, to instruct me, to convict me, to change me. I want to be more like Jesus. Read LUKE 23:13–25 13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have
Opening Prayer Sovereign God, you deserve my praise as you rule over your creation with care and you watch over your children with loving compassion. I thankfully offer it up to you now. Read LUKE 23:1–12 23 Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found
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Opening Prayer Holy Spirit, please quiet my mind and heart; prepare me to hear what you would say to me and respond in word and deed today. Read LUKE 22:54–71 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
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Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for your love, for your willing sacrifice made so that I can know your presence now and be with you for eternity. Read LUKE 22:39–53 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
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Opening Prayer Thank you, gracious Father, for this Sunday. Thank you that, because of your Word, I can worship you in spirit and truth. Read PSALM 118 Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.”3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.”4 Let those who fear
Opening Prayer As I anticipate living this day, Lord God, please guide me by your Spirit—in my thoughts, my work, my conversations—even as I play. Help me to be different so that others see Jesus in me. Read LUKE 22:24–38 24 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 Jesus
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