John 19:38–42 (NRSV) 38 After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body. 39 Nicodemus, who had at firstContinue reading “Holy Saturday Devotion – April 20, 2019”
Category Archives: Lent 2019
Maundy Thursday Devotion – April 18, 2019
John 13:1–20 (NRSV) 13 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The devil had already put it into the heart of JudasContinue reading “Maundy Thursday Devotion – April 18, 2019”
Holy Wednesday Devotion for April 17, 2019
John 13:21–32 (NRSV) 21 After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. 23 One of his disciples—the one whom Jesus loved—was reclining next to him; 24 Simon Peter thereforeContinue reading “Holy Wednesday Devotion for April 17, 2019”
Holy Tuesday Devotional Thought – April 16, 2019
John 12:20–36 (NRSV) 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 JesusContinue reading “Holy Tuesday Devotional Thought – April 16, 2019”
Holy Monday Devotion – April 15, 2019
John 12:1–7 (NRSV) 12 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made ofContinue reading “Holy Monday Devotion – April 15, 2019”
