After the soldiers mockingly hailed Jesus as king, they “spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.
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Week 6 Serve: Jesus is Buried
It is Good Friday, and there have been a number of people whom you have prayed and fasted for over the past 6 weeks. Reach out to those individuals.
Keep ReadingWeek 6 Fast: Jesus is Buried
We have discussed the Gospel, and the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We understand that Jesus’ death served as a substitutionary work on our behalf.
Keep ReadingWeek 6: Jesus is Buried
He was betrayed, unjustly tried, beaten, mocked and crucified. He died a criminal’s death on the cross, and he was taken down and buried in a tomb. It seemed as though all hope had been lost.
Keep ReadingWeek 5: Jesus Dies
As a result of Christ’s death on the cross, the curtain no longer serves as a barrier between us and the world around us, and it no longer separates humanity from God.
Keep ReadingWeek 5: Jesus Dies
Jesus, by his death and resurrection, removed this barrier between humanity and God,
Keep ReadingWeek 5: Jesus Dies
After being falsely tried, mocked, beaten and nailed to a cross, Jesus died. He died a criminal’s death, yet he wasn’t a criminal.
Keep ReadingWeek 4 Serve: Jesus is Crucified
“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he told his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!
Keep ReadingWeek 4 Fast: Jesus is Crucified
Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews, as he hung naked, beaten and bloody on that cross, identified himself with with all who have ever been mocked, shamed, humiliated, oppressed, marginalized, taken advantage of.
Keep ReadingWeek 4 Prayer: Jesus is Crucified
Without even realizing it, Pilate was announcing to the world the reign of a new King. Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth has become King of the Jews.
Keep ReadingWeek 3 Serve: Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns
As we close out this third week of Lent, we need to consider how we should live out these truths.
Keep ReadingThere is an unusual event that transpires over the course of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion.
Feb 26
2016
Week 2 Serve: Jesus is tried by Pilate
This week is simple. Who is that person in your life that you are dangling forgiveness and mercy in front of?
Feb 24
2016
Week 2 Fast: Jesus is tried by Pilate
Jesus’ trial before Pilate shows us something about Jesus that is immensely important for us as his followers.
Feb 22
2016
Week 2 Prayer: Jesus is tried by Pilate
The idea of a trial and courtroom conjures up images of justice and fairness.
Feb 19
2016
Week 1 Serve: Jesus is betrayed by Judas
We have spent the week considering the theme of betrayal as it is laid out through Judas’ betrayal of Jesus and Pharaoh’s betrayal of Israel.
Feb 17
2016
Week 1 Fast: Jesus is betrayed by Judas
Jesus’ betrayal enters into the Gospel narrative during a meal.
Feb 15
2016
Week 1 Prayer: Jesus is betrayed by Judas.
Jesus was betrayed by one of his closest friends.
Feb 11
2016
Pray, Fast, Serve: Lent 2016
Christians throughout church history have found ways to identify themselves with the sufferings of the Christ. Roman Catholics meditate upon the Stations of the Cross, while other Christian traditions practice self-denial, whether that is through a rhythm of fasting or by giving up a specific item during the Lenten season.