HOLY WEEK WEDNESDAY Read: John 12:18 18 Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him. Study: Many of the people in Jerusalem during Palm Sunday and Holy Week were not opposing Jesus, but they were not following Jesus either. Many of the people who were present at the…

HOLY WEEK TUESDAY Read: John 12:19 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!” Study: When Jesus came into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week, not everyone at the parade was happy to see him. On the contrary, the Pharisees…

HOLY WEEK MONDAY Read: Luke 19:38 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Study: Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. The parade that happened on Palm Sunday was attended by a number of different people who were present for different reasons. Some…

ANGER Friday Read: Philippians 4:8 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (NIV Philippians 4:8) Study: Apply your thoughts and meditations to the things that are praiseworthy. This may sound simple but…

ANGER Thursday Read: Colossians 3:13 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (NIV Colossians 3:13) Study: Often times, when we are angry, it can be hard to forgive those whom we are angry at. It is in these moments that…

ANGER Wednesday Read: Ephesians 4:26 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, (NIV Ephesians 4:26) Study: “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” This has been a guiding verse in my life. Many of the issues that revolve around anger…

ANGER Tuesday Read: Proverbs 14:17 17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated. (NIV Proverbs 14:17) Study: Yesterday, we talked about the times in our lives when anger is justified. Today’s verse warns readers about the dangers of a quick temper. We have all lost our temper at times and…