Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL March 6 – 11 “The Life of Jesus: Healing” Monday, March 6 Matthew 8:1-4 “I am willing; be healed” This encounter introduces the first of three miracles recorded back-to-back by Matthew showing the special compassion and authority by which Jesus was guided in his healing of those who came to him.… Read more about Healing March 6 – 11
Teaching March 13 – 18
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL March 13 – 18 “The Life of Jesus: Teaching” Monday, March 13 Luke 6:1-11 “I, the Son of Man, am Lord of the Sabbath” In these verses we read of the confrontation between Jesus with his new views of the Sabbath, and the Pharisees who were passionately devoted to maintaining the… Read more about Teaching March 13 – 18
Rejection March 20 – 25
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL March 20 – 25 “The Life of Jesus: Rejection” Monday, March 20 Luke 4:14-30 “They intended to push him over the cliff” Jesus makes three points: (1) He is anointed by the Holy Spirit to perform a specific ministry; (2) he is a prophetic figure who declares the arrival of… Read more about Rejection March 20 – 25
Transfiguration March 27 – April 1
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL March 27 – April 1 “The Life of Jesus: Transfiguration” Monday, March 27 Matthew 17:1-13 “This is my beloved Son” The stunning revelation of Jesus as the Son of God on the mountain of transfiguration prompted an almost comical response from Peter about building three tabernacles. Peter is probably doing his… Read more about Transfiguration March 27 – April 1
Triumphal Entry April 3 – 8
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL April 3 – 8 “The Life of Jesus: Triumphal Entry” Monday, April 3 Matthew 21:1-11 “The city of Jerusalem was stirred as he entered” As Jesus enters Jerusalem for his final week, everything about his person and mission comes together. Everything he taught and every miracle and tender act… Read more about Triumphal Entry April 3 – 8
Resurrection April 10 – 15
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL April 10 – 15 “The Life of Jesus: Resurrection” Monday, April 10 Matthew 28:1-10 “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week . . .” Early on that morning following the Sabbath the most amazing news began to permeate the world. Jesus is risen! All of the… Read more about Resurrection April 10 – 15
Commissioning April 17 – 22
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL April 17 – 22 “The Life of Jesus: Commissioning” Monday, April 17 Matthew 28:16-20 “Make disciples” Earlier in this chapter, Jesus had instructed the women who had come to the tomb on Easter morning to tell his followers to go to Galilee where they would see Jesus. The journey took about… Read more about Commissioning April 17 – 22
Ascension April 24 – 29
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL April 24 – 29 “The Life of Jesus: Ascension” Monday, April 24 John 13:1-5 “He had come from God and would return to God” Jesus’ decision to wash his disciples’ feet is anchored in his assurance of his relationship with God. He knows both his origins and his destiny, and as… Read more about Ascension April 24 – 29