Holy Week

This week, we will be following Christ's Journey to the cross. Each day has a short reading and reflection. We challenge you to take time each day to meditate on these scriptures and experience the power of the Lord.

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Have a blessed Holy Week.

Matthew 21:1–11, Psalm 118:19–29

The people waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!”—a cry for salvation. They welcomed a conquering king, but Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and showing us that His way is humble, not forceful.

Palm Sunday is a paradox: celebration wrapped in sorrow. The crowd praised Jesus, but many would later call for His crucifixion. This day calls us to examine how we welcome Christ. Do we follow Him only when it’s exciting, or also when His way calls us to humility and surrender?

Are there areas in your life where you want Jesus to be a rescuer, but not yet your Lord? He doesn’t come to fix things on your terms but reigns in your heart.

Jesus, You are the King of Peace. Enter the gates of my heart and rule with your powerful love. May I lay down not just palm branches but my pride, expectations, and plans.

Matthew 21:12–22

Jesus entered the temple and overturned tables. He wasn’t just angry—He was passionate for holiness. The temple was meant to be a house of prayer, but people had turned it into a marketplace.

We are now temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). What tables might Jesus want to overturn in your life? Are there distractions, habits, or attitudes crowding out intimacy with Him?

Let this Monday be a spiritual cleaning day. Invite Jesus to enter the sacred places of your heart and remove anything that keeps you from worshipping in truth.

Lord, come into my heart and turn over what doesn’t belong. Clear away the noise so I can hear You. Make my life a space where Your presence dwells freely.

Matthew 21:23–24:51

Jesus spent this day teaching about the kingdom of God, challenging religious hypocrisy, and warning about the end times. He didn’t hold back—He called for genuine faith, not performative religion.

Tuesday’s teachings are intense. They pierce through pretense and ask us: is your faith real? Is your heart aligned with your actions?

It’s easy to play the part of a Christian on the outside, but Jesus is after the hidden places. He wants a heart that listens, repents, and responds with faith and action.

Ask yourself: Am I open to being challenged by the Word of God, even when it's uncomfortable?

Jesus, Your words search me and reveal what’s true. Speak into the places I’ve hidden from You. Give me courage to grow, to be corrected, and to live in alignment with Your truth.

Matthew 26:1–16

A woman poured expensive perfume on Jesus’ head—an extravagant act of worship. In contrast, Judas plotted to betray Him for silver. Worship and betrayal stand side by side on this quiet day.

There’s a powerful contrast here: one person honors Jesus with her best, another sells Him for personal gain. Holy Wednesday asks us: Which one reflects my heart?

The woman’s act wasn’t just about perfume—it was about priority. Jesus was worth everything to her. Judas saw Him as a means to an end.

What do your daily choices say about how much Jesus is worth to you?

Jesus, You are worthy of everything. May my love for You be poured out without hesitation. Guard my heart from compromise and make me wholehearted in my devotion.

John 13:1–38, Matthew 26:17–75

Jesus gathered with His disciples to share His final meal. He washed their feet, including Judas'. He broke bread, knowing He would soon be broken, and said: “Love one another as I have loved you.”

This day is soaked in love and sorrow. Jesus, knowing what was coming, still chose to serve. His love didn’t flinch in the face of betrayal, denial, or suffering.

Maundy Thursday challenges us to love like Jesus—sacrificially, humbly, and unconditionally. Who are the people in your life that are hard to love? Can you serve them anyway?

Jesus, thank You for loving me to the end. Teach me to love with the same humility You showed at the table. Help me to wash feet, carry burdens, and forgive freely.

John 18–19

The cross is both horrific and holy. Jesus endured betrayal, mockery, beatings, and death—all for the joy set before Him: our redemption. His final words—“It is finished”—echo through eternity.

It’s tempting to rush past the pain and go straight to resurrection. But don’t skip the cross. Today, sit in the reality of what Jesus endured. Let the weight of His love sink in.

Good Friday shows us the cost of grace. It wasn’t cheap. It was purchased with blood, love, and holy obedience.

Jesus, I will never fully understand the depth of what You endured, but I thank You. You stayed on that cross because of love. Let the cross shape my identity, my hope, and my life.

Matthew 27:57–66

Jesus is buried. The tomb is sealed. The disciples are scattered, grieving, confused. All seems lost. And yet... even in the silence, God is not absent. He is preparing resurrection.

Holy Saturday is for those in waiting seasons—when the promise hasn’t come yet, when hope feels distant. It's a day of holy pause. Can you trust God when all is still?

Sometimes, silence is not abandonment. It's preparation. Saturday reminds us that even when we can’t feel God moving, He is never idle.

God, I don’t always understand the waiting. But I trust You in the silence. Teach me to hope in the dark, to rest in Your presence, and to wait with expectation.

Matthew 28:1–10, John 20:1–18

The stone is rolled away. Jesus is alive! Death is defeated. Hope is restored. The story didn’t end in the tomb—it burst forth in resurrection power.

This is not just a day to remember—it’s a day to live. Resurrection isn't a one-time event; it's a new way of being. Christ’s victory means sin doesn’t define you. Death doesn’t hold you. Hope lives in you.

What needs resurrection in your life today? A dream, a relationship, your faith? Easter says it's not too late for new life.

Risen Savior, thank You for defeating death and offering me eternal life. Let Your resurrection power bring new life to every part of me. I will live today in Your victory and light.