Lent & Easter

In Last Words of Jesus, we will walk through each of the seven final phrases uttered by Jesus in the moments leading up to His death on the cross. These beautiful and sobering words have the power to shape our understanding of Christ and all that He endured on our behalf, preparing us to further celebrate the miracle of Easter.

Worship Initiative | Last Words of Jesus

In the second week of Lent, we’ll see how God met the needs of his people in the Bible - whether through manna in the wilderness, provision in scarcity, or strength in weakness. As we reflect on these stories, we’ll be challenged to trust that he is faithful to provide everything we truly need as we focus our attention back on him.

📖 This is part 2 of a 6-part Bible Reading Plan series! Part 1 is "Lent Week 1: Turning Back to God"

Lent | Week 2: Trusting God for What You Need

Passion Week, or "Holy Week," is the most pivotal week in human history. The gospel writers spend one third of the gospels detailing the last moments of Jesus' life. In the following days, you will read the narrative of Passion Week as it's told by gospel writers. Then you'll read reflections about the narrative. These reflections will help you process the narrative and think about what it means for you.


Passion: The Last Moments of Jesus' Life

Easter is an important holiday in the life of a Christian, but every year, it seems like we hear the same story. In this devotional, Rick Renner discusses what really happened from Gethsemane to the empty tomb. Jesus made a harrowing, horrific sacrifice for us, but most importantly, He rose again to pay for our sins.

The Real Purpose of Easter

Have you ever reflected on the hours before Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross?  The knowledge that He was experiencing all this pain and suffering for you and me. This is part two of a three-part series that we hope creates a create space for you to reflect and feel the weight of the sacrifice made for us so we could receive the gifts of grace, mercy, forgiveness and eternal life.

Real Hope: The Passion - Week 2

As Savior, Jesus walked among our mess and pain. He is also King of all—holy, mighty, and just. 

For the next seven days, we will be reading through portions of the Gospels, reflecting on what we can learn about following Jesus as we study and honor His death and resurrection. 

Holy Week Devotional Plan from New Life Church

After being mocked and tortured on the cross, Jesus spoke his final words and took his last breath, fulfilling the purpose and promise of His Father. These final words continue to live on. But why do the matter? How does it affect your everyday life? This Easter, journey through each of Jesus' seven statements spoken from the cross and meditate on what they reveal about who our Savior is—who died and uttered His last words specifically for you.

Messiah’s Last Words: Easter Reflections

Arrested in that garden, Jesus endured two sham trials and the most unjust verdict in all history. The Creator of the cosmos, crucified by His creatures on a hill outside Jerusalem. From that awful site, Christ would speak His “last seven words.”

You’ll find reflections on each of these seven words in the following pages. As you read these devotional articles, we pray that you’ll ponder their significance and gain encouragement from the promise of the hope that blooms eternally.

Messiah's Last Words | 7 Easter Reflections

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are described in each of the four gospels. This Easter, read about how Jesus endured betrayal, suffering, and humiliation on the cross before changing the world through the hope offered by His resurrection. A short video illustrates part of the story for each day of this plan.