Lent & Easter

Jesus calls us to live in a way that is different than the world teaches. What did Jesus teach us when he gave up everything on the Cross and what does it mean to follow him? In this 6-day devotional, we will unpack the beautiful life God has for us and how we can yes to embracing what he has for us. 

The Way of the Cross

This devotion that is intended to accompany you from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday presents Jesus as he approaches his death and is glorified in his resurrection in a way you might not have encountered him: Through the words of languages from around the world. Find out how other cultural norms and concepts find their expression in Bible translation and how that can have a deep impact on your own appreciation and understanding of God's love for you.

Holy Week Through the Eyes of the Languages of the World

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

God's Word For Life: Third Week Of Lent

Easter is a time that reminds us of the VICTORY won when Jesus defeated death on the cross, and rose from the dead, so that we may have eternal life with God. The road was marked by the pain, suffering and sacrifice of our Saviour Jesus Christ... but the road was also marked with victory. 

Real Hope: Victory

What is Lent? It is a time in which we anticipate the victory of the light and life of Christ over the darkness of sin and death. As we journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter, we are reminded of the reality of our frailty and God’s redeeming grace. 

Preparing Our Hearts for Easter: A Lenten Devotional

Easter is a time in the year to remember a moment in history that changed the world. Here at Hope 103.2 we want to reflect on this story, explore what it truly means and discover how we can apply the truth's that we learn to our everyday lives. 

Easter With Hope

We all have things we treasure like relationships, possessions, and achievements. And while these things bring us satisfaction and joy, the orientation of our lives around these things alone can leave us craving something deeper—ultimate fulfillment. Let’s discover what scripture has to say about the pursuit of treasure and what ultimately can satisfy our desires, both now and into eternity. 

Treasure: Trading What's Temporary for What Lasts

The final week in the life of Jesus was no ordinary week.  It was a time of bittersweet goodbyes, lavish giving, cruel betrayals and prayers that shook heaven.  Experience this week, from Palm Sunday to the miraculous Resurrection, as we read through the Biblical account together. We will cheer with the crowds on Jerusalem’s  streets, shout in anger at Judas and the Roman soldiers, cry with the women at the Cross, and celebrate as Easter morning dawns!


For the Joy Set Before Him

This study, brought to you by First15, is designed to accompany you on your journey through the Lent season, and provide encouragement as you spend time in God's presence and intentionally seek Him over the next 40 days. We hope this is a helpful resource for you!