Lent & Easter

Why was Jesus born? Why did he die on a cross? Why did he rise from the dead? Why does it all matter? Spend this spring holiday considering the seven “whys” of Easter. Adapted from Dr. Jim Denison’s writings, this devotional provides pastoral guidance and scholarly insight. Understanding the whys leads to that much greater affection for Jesus and deeper praise for him.

The 7 Whys of Easter

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

"Holy Week" is a compilation taken from different books of the Bible pointing to and displaying Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Holy Week Reading and Listening Plan

This 4 day Bible Reading Plan  covers practical ways in which we can respond to God during the season that leads up to Palm Sunday. 

Responding To God - 4 Lessons From Palm Sunday

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!

40 Daily Devotionals for Lent

Remembering the things Jesus said that we never want to forget.

A middle school devotional designed to help students focus on the person of Jesus this Easter season. In this devotional, you'll find a focus on the love of God demonstrated through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus that we remember every year at Easter.

Echo

We worship a risen Savior. But what is he like now, post-resurrection? What is he doing now, as we await his return? This 5-Day Plan will look with wonder on Jesus, our living Lord. This plan may be especially meaningful to read shortly after celebrating Easter. 

Jesus Is Alive by David Mathis

Do you spend too much time worrying about the way you look? Are you consumed and concerned about your physical appearance in a way that distracts you from living a free and joy-filled life? The 40-Day Mirror Fast is a plan to help you break free from body image issues and learn how to turn your eyes toward Jesus and away from your appearance. Podcast host, author, and body image coach Heather Creekmore will encourage you as you read through scriptures to help you worry less about your looks.

The 40-Day Mirror Fast: Focusing Your Eyes on Jesus and Off Your Appearance

We want to be closer to Jesus. We want more of Jesus. We have had enough of the average and need a new momentum in our life with God. This is exactly what Jesus radically gave everything for. In the messages, we will discover creative, challenging and practical ways to radically and uncompromisingly give ourselves and our lives to Jesus.