Scripture Reading — Luke 23:44-49 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining.— Luke 23:44-45What do you think of when you hear the word “darkness”?Children often think of darkness as scary, and when th
Scripture Reading — Mark 14:12-26 “Take it; this is my body.” . . . and . . . “This is my blood of the covenant . . . poured out for many.”— Mark 14:22-24The Jews of Jesus’ day often told stories from their history. And every year at this time they told the ancient story that
Scripture Reading — John 3:1-21 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”— John 3:3In today’s text Jesus’ words baffled and amazed Nicodemus the Pharisee:• To experience fully what God is doing, you must be born again
Scripture Reading — Matthew 21:18-27 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”— Matthew 21:22God shows his faithfulness by responding to the prayers of his people.In our reading today, a fig tree that does not bear fruit receives judgment from Jesus. T
Scripture Reading — Matthew 21:12-17 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there.— Matthew 21:12Jesus entered Jerusalem and was cheered as a king—but not for long.In the next scene, Jesus went to the temple courts in Jerusalem. And as he
Scripture Reading — Matthew 21:1-11 This took place to fulfill what was spoken . . . “‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a . . . colt, the foal of a donkey.’”— Matthew 21:4-5God reveals his faithfulness over time. We might not see it right away, for the Lord’s
Scripture Reading — Psalm 145:1-21 One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.— Psalm 145:4In this month’s devotions we have been looking back on what the Lord—the faithful God—has done. We are also approaching Holy Week, when we remember the
Scripture Reading — Psalm 105:1-45 Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced. . . . He is the LORD our God. . . .— Psalm 105:5-7We are people who forget. We need reminders, and we need to know that remembering can help us face the future.P
Scripture Reading — Psalm 22:1-31 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from . . . my cries of anguish?— Psalm 22:1Let’s be honest. Life can be hard. There are times when the only sounds we can make are silent cries and laments. And we may wonder, “Where
Scripture Reading — Numbers 21:4-9 Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.— Numbers 21:9Israel had a lot to learn about being the people of the holy and faithful God. In our story tod
Scripture Reading — Exodus 32:1-14 The LORD relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.— Exodus 32:14While Moses met with God and received the law for the people, he was away for a long time—40 days and nights (Exodus 24:18). The people of Israel g
Scripture Reading — Exodus 20:1-21 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.”— Exodus 20:2When we think about the faithfulness of God, the Ten Commandments are probably not among the first things that come to mind. After all, one of the