The story of Jesus   Day 33   Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor.   When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus […]

The story of Jesus   Day 30     After Judas left, Jesus gave the disciples a glimpse of what was to come. He foreshadowed the fact that he was going to be “broken” and “poured out”—he was going to take humanity’s punishment for sin on himself.     While they were eating, Jesus took […]

THE STORY OF JESUS Day 47   Congratulations–you’ve reached the end of “The Story of Jesus”! Over the course of Lent, you’ve read through the entire life and ministry of Jesus Christ on Earth, and you’ve read about the early days of his church. We hope you’ve found this series of readings both inspirational and […]

THE STORY OF JESUS Day 46   Most of the new Christians were Jewish, but God’s story of Good News was for everyone. Things had to change.   At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; […]

THE STORY OF JESUS   Day 44   Growing movements create logistical nightmares. As hundreds, then thousands, said yes to following the resurrected Jesus, they gathered together, full of joy and needs. So who would run the errands, distribute food, clean the dishes and make sure everyone had name tags? For these important service jobs, […]

The story of Jesus Day 43   All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at […]

  The story of Jesus   Day 41   When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated […]