Lent & Easter

For many of us, the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is a familiar one. But, what about the week before? The days that lead up to Jesus’ death are filled with stories that give us insight into how he fulfilled God’s plan for creation in an unexpected, but powerful way. Experience his humanity and love for us as you walk with him through his final week on Earth. 

Holy Week: A Walk Through Jesus' Final Days

The Breath of Lent is a 40-day Lenten journey with a daily devotional thought and the practice of breath prayer through Scripture.

The Breath of Lent

"Our Hearts Burn Within Us" explores the final week of Jesus’ pre-resurrection life as seen in the Gospel of Luke. This 8-day devotional starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Resurrection Sunday. Join Regent University School of Divinity faculty as our hearts - just as the disciples on the Emmaus Road experienced - burn within us! 

Our Hearts Burn Within Us

No matter where you are in your faith journey, the Easter story has the power to change your story. In this seven-day Plan we’ll walk with Jesus through the events leading up to His death on the cross and His resurrection. Along the way, we’ll explore how His words and actions invite us to know Him, follow Him, and experience His love in a personal way.

The Easter Story

The WORD on the cross... The WORD in the grave... The WORD resurrected... Day 1 examines Jesus' final words on the cross. Day 2 contemplates the silence of Saturday—the "between" day when Jesus lay in the tomb. Day 3 celebrates how Jesus, as the Word, offers the final, triumphant word over sin and death.

Jesus Is the Final Word

“In these next days and weeks leading up to Easter we’ll explore different scriptures. Each verse a thread in the tapestry of God’s great big redemption story – all culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this Easter season, let’s slow down and create a regular rhythm of remembrance together.” (Lent – Lucy Weil)

Journeying to Easter - Part 3

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

A reflection and reading plan over the 8 days of Passion Week following significant events in Jesus's final days on Earth including His crucifixion, burial, resurrection and ascension. 

Passion Week: The Resurrection and the Life

The book of John records seven "I am" statements from Jesus, leading up to his death and resurrection. These statements show us Jesus' true nature and invite us to a deeper belief in him. As you prepare to celebrate Easter, take time to meditate on Jesus and his place in your life. This seven-day series was written by Rev. Jon Opgenorth and presented by Words of Hope.