That Name
Read Zechariah 9:9-13 “Behold your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey … his rule shall be from sea to...
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
Read Matthew 21:1-11 “I love a parade; The tramping of feet, I love every beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade! When I hear a band, I...
Unlikely King
Read Matthew 20:17-19; 16:21; 17:22 “When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, ‘Who is this?’ The crowd answered, ‘This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in...
Introductory Week Reflection
Use this page either by yourself, with one or two other people or with your small group to reflect on how this week’s readings have impacted you. Reflect on Your...
Change of Heart
Read Psalm 51:6-17 As we begin this Lenten season, my thoughts go back a couple of years to when I was in college. Lent coincided with a class I was...
Fasting and Faith
Read Isaiah 58:1-12 Isaiah 58 starts with God’s call to Isaiah, asking him to boldly proclaim the sin and rebellion of his people. Verses 1-4 talk about how God’s people...
Begin With Brokenness
Read Joel 2:12-17 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding...
Introduction to Scandalous Jesus Devotional
I remember seeing a drawing of Jesus in a Bible when I was a child. He looked peaceful and caring with a couple young children nearby Him. He smiled at...