Author: Jon

Readings Mark 15:20-36 John 19:23-37 Psalm 22 Prayer Pray… that today’s stories of prophecy coming true will give you encouragement and renewed trust in the words we’re reading together. Day 315 – Jesus’ Suffering Various prophecies of the cross (My God, I thirst, Garments divided, Pierced)” I’d highly encourage you to read Isaiah 53 again…

Readings Luke 23:26-44 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 1 Peter 2:18-25 Prayer Pray… a prayer of thankfulness that we can come to God in our broken state, knowing that trusting in Jesus’ name we can be welcomed home. Day 314 – Jesus’ Conversations Jesus talks with women, soldiers, & the thief on the cross   It’s interesting…

Readings Matthew 27:31-44 Acts 2:22-23 Luke 14:25-33 John 19:17-22 (bonus reading!) Prayer Pray… a prayer of humble confession for all the things in your life that sent Jesus to the cross. Day 313 – Jesus’ Crucifixion Jesus carries the cross, is crucified, & Jesus’ call to carry your cross   Well now. The sentencing is…

 Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer Pray… for something that is on your mind today. Day 312 – Day Off     It seems supremely fitting that today should be Remembrance Sunday with the reading we’re going to have tomorrow, which recounts the moment that Jesus was nailed to his cross.  …

Readings John 18:28-40 Luke 23:1-25 John 19:1-16 Prayer Pray… that you would seek to serve God rather than man – tunlike Pilate. Day 311 – Jesus’ Roman Trials Jesus’ three Roman trials, releasing Barabbas, & The beatings   It’s now early morning (as our final reading noted). Jesus hasn’t slept all night, of course, and…

Readings John 18:12-27 Matthew 26:57-75 Luke 22:54-71 Prayer Pray… for the strength to stand firm in difficult moments. Day 310 – Jesus’ Jewish Trials Jesus’ three Jewish trials & Peter’s three denials   Today’s story continues directly after the readings we looked at yesterday. It’s very late now – probably well after midnight (don’t forget…

Readings Matthew 26:30-56 Luke 22:39-53 John 18:1-11 Prayer Pray… that you will appreciate the turmoil that Jesus endured as he was arrested. Day 309 – Jesus’ Arrest Jesus’ garden prayer, knocking the mob down, healing an ear, & arrest   Well, if this was a film, the slow thoughtful bit with Jesus in the upper…

Readings John 13:31-38 John 14 Hebrews 11:13-16 Prayer Pray… that you will truly see Jesus as the only Way, the only Truth and the only Light. Day 308 – Jesus’ Passover Teachings Jesus says He leaves to prepare a place for His disciples   Jesus’ teachings at the Passover evening conclude in our readings today…

Readings Luke 22:19-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 1 Corinthians 10:15-17 Prayer Pray… that you will have a more deeper understanding of communion and its significance. Day 307 – Jesus’ Passover Innovation Jesus institutes communion (the Lord’s Supper) for the church   It may or may not be the case with you in this particular instance, but…

Readings Luke 22:14-18 Exodus 12 John 13:1-30 Prayer Pray… as see Jesus having the Passover meal, a prayer of thankfulness for God’s complete plan of salvation. Day 306 – Jesus’ Passover Meal Jesus celebrates the Passover, Passover’s origin, & Judas leaves   Today’s main storyline passage is, in a change from the regular, the third…