Simeon Blessed

Simeon: Seeing with his eyes the precious Savior Bible Reading: Luke 2:21-40 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Jesus Presented…

Humility and The Manger

Cradling God’s humble servant Bible Reading: Phil. 2:1-11 Christ’s Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same…

The Birth

The Fulfillment of Prophecy Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-7 The Birth of Jesus Christ 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each…

The Best is Ahead

By faith we know the best is ahead. Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-10 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would…

He Is Risen

Jesus is risen from the dead. Bible Reading: Matthew 28  The Resurrection 28 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a…

Son Of God Crucified

Jesus the Son of God dies on the cross. Bible Reading: Matthew 27:32-65 The Crucifixion 32 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a…

Christ Condemned

Christ is condemned to be crucified. Bible Reading: Matthew 27:1-31 Jesus Delivered to Pilate 27 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they bound him and led him…

Do What You Came to Do

Jesus is arrested. Bible Reading: Matthew 26:36-56  Jesus Prays in Gethsemane 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons…

Resurrection

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus This coming Sunday is Easter. Easter is the day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, which is the basis for our faith in Jesus.  Last Sunday was Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into…

Anointed

Jesus is anointed at Bethany. Bible Reading: Matthew 26:1-16  The Plot to Kill Jesus 26 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered…