Lent & Easter

"Holy Week Through the Eyes of… " is a new, six-part devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala that looks at the days leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of those who were there to witness it. See what Peter, Pilate, the thief on the cross, and others might tell us today about the central and most important event in all of human history. 


Holy Week Through the Eyes Of…

Every year, the whole world comes together for a week-long celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As one church, let’s look through the eyes of different people surrounding the finished work of our Lord and Savior on the day death died and how we too can experience a resurrected life today.

The Day Death Died: A Holy Week Devotional

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

As we move through Lent, we reflect on some of Jesus' most intense moments: his betrayal, arrest, and ultimate sacrifice. These moments remind us that following God’s will isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. This week, let’s reflect on what it means to choose God’s path, even when it’s hard, and to extend love and grace to others in the face of challenges. 

Lent | Week 4: Jesus' Journey to the Cross

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

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.

Lent/Easter: Jesus Suffers, Dies, & Overcomes

In Matthew 26-28, we read in detail about Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection. This reading plan will help you go step by step through this impressive story and discover how these events have great meaning for you as well.

The Death and Resurrection of the King

This Holy Week, we'll journey through some of the stories of people in the Bible who walked with Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection. We’ll learn lessons from them as we open our minds and hearts to believing that just because something ends doesn’t mean there isn’t something else in store. Even in the midst of loss, hurt, and disappointment, God’s not done yet. There’s more to the story.