Lent & Easter

The season of Lent is an invitation and an opportunity to reflect on the sufferings of Jesus. But it is also a time to rejoice over all that Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. Let this five-day series from Andrew and Wendy Palau guide your reflections during this Lenten season, and be freshly amazed by what God has done.

It Is Finished!

Lent is incredibly significant for many Christians across the globe. Traditionally marking the time before Easter, Lent is a period of preparation—a chance to focus and center ourselves toward the sacrifice of Jesus. As Advent prepares us for celebrating Jesus’ birth at Christmas, Lent is Easter’s Advent—a countdown to the expression of our faith in Christ’s death and resurrection.

On this incredible journey, we will explore key topics like fasting, prayer, servanthood, freedom, and hope in Christ.

Reflection and Awe: Lent's Purpose

"From Colt to Cross to Crown" is an eight-day devotional guiding you through the journey of Holy Week. From Jesus’ triumphant entry on a colt to His sacrifice on the cross and victorious resurrection, each day offers scripture, reflection, and prayer to deepen your faith and prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday.

Colt to Cross to Crown: Reflections for Holy Week

When Jesus said take up your cross, he didn't mean the tree He carried for miles. He meant that in your life there will be good and hard things you'll have to carry. In this 15-day plan, you'll learn what it means to take up your cross.

Take Up Your Cross

Experience and share the life-changing hope of Jesus' resurrection, through a 5-day reading plan “The Hope of Easter”!

Our Daily Bread's newest special edition will offer strength and encouragement in the midst of uncertainties, mess, problems, illness, and suffering. The power of the risen Christ who wins over death will always give hope for the believers, no matter what the circumstances.

The Hope of Easter | 5-Day Easter Reading Plan

As Jesus made his way to Calvary, he met all kinds of people. Their reactions to him revealed what they believed, and the same is true today. Consider your own life in light of the Passionate Denier, the Pardoned Insurrectionist, the Convinced Centurion, and many more. Some people changed for the better, and some for the worse. When we encounter Jesus, like them, we will never be the same.

And Such Were Some of You

Of all the ways the Old Testament points to Jesus, the Passover is one of the strongest examples. In this plan, you will discover how Jesus is the Passover Lamb who came into this world to atone for our sins.

Ten Ways to Find Messiah in the Passover

The happiness on Palm Sunday, the surprise at the Last Supper, the sadness at the cross, the joy at the tomb—the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection was filled with emotion. In this plan by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub, your family will journey through the key moments of Holy Week by encountering the emotions people felt during the week that changed the world. 

7 Days of the Easter Story: A Family Experience Through the Feelings of Holy Week

Christ’s resurrection changed everything! In this devotional by Josh McDowell, you'll be challenged to accept the truth of the single most loving, selfless, and powerful event ever — and what it means for YOU!
