Tag: Holy Week Devotions
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Easter Sunday Devotion: He Lives
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” (Luke 24:5,6) What would Good Friday be without Easter? What if Jesus had died and stayed dead? For the disciples, life of a sort would have gone on. What choice would they have? Best not think too much about Judas.…
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What’s So Good About Good Friday?
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). I love Easter. When you walk into our church on Easter morning, the smell of our flower cross fills the sanctuary. The bright white of the banners and lilies provides a brilliant contrast to the pastel-colored shirts and dresses. Everyone is smiling. Church is full.…
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Holy Thursday Devotion: He Remembers Me
He took bread . . . and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you.” . . . He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” (Luke 22:19,20) That Thursday evening as Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples, he had…