QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHILE READING:

• What do these verses show you about God and his character?

• What is God saying through these verses?

• How can I align my walk with what God is saying in these verses? 

DAILY PRAYER

Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Lord!   

AMEN

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

Reflection on Sunday

Monday, March 30

• Isaiah 42:1-9 - The servant brings forth justice

• Psalm 36:5-11 - Refuge under the shadow of your wings

• Hebrews 9:11-15 - The blood of Christ redeems for eternal life

• John 12:1-11 - Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus 

Tuesday, March 31

• Isaiah 49:1-7 - The servant brings salvation to earth’s ends

• Psalm 71:1-14 - From my mother’s womb you have been my strength

• 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - The cross of Christ reveals God’s power and wisdom

• John 12:20-36 - Jesus speaks of his death

Wednesday, April 1

• Isaiah 50:4-9a - The servant is vindicated by God

• Psalm 70 - Be pleased, O God, to deliver me

• Hebrews 12:1-3 - Look to Jesus, who endured the cross

• John 13:21-32 - Jesus foretells his betrayal

DAILY PRAYER

Alleluia! Jesus our Lord,

You have triumphed gloriously; our strength and our might, you have become our salvation.    

AMEN

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

Preparation for Sunday

Thursday, April 2 Holy Thursday

• Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14 - The passover of the Lord

• Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 - The cup of salvation 

• Corinthians 11:23-26 - Proclaim the Lord’s death

• John 13:1-17, 31b-35 - The service of Christ: footwashing and meal

Friday, April 3 Good Friday 

• Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - The suffering servant 

• Psalm 22 - Why have you forsaken me? 

• Hebrews 10:16-25 - The way to God is opened

• John 18:1-19:42 - The passion and death of Jesus

Saturday, April 4 Holy Saturday

• Job 14:1-14 - Hope for a tree

• Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16 - Take me out of the net

• 1 Peter 4:1-8 - The gospel proclaimed even to the dead 

• Matthew 27:57-66 - The burial of Jesus