Passion Week: Resurrection Sunday

On March 31, 2024March 23, 2024 By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Reflections

Read: Mark 16:1-7.
“And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” – Mark 16:6-7 (ESV)

Reflection: Ponder this amazing announcement that Jesus is risen. Who can you go and tell? One day you too will see Him!

Sing:
“Christ the Lord is risen today,” Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing ye heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!
(Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Written by Charles Wesley)

Easter Sunday – Power

On April 12, 2020 By BrianIn Holidays

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Sunday: Power – He Is Risen!

Read: Mark 16:1-8

Prayer: Father, thank you for the resurrection – your seal of approval for the sacrifice Jesus made. Thank you for the joy and wonder of a new life with my risen Savior. Thank you for the hope of my own resurrection when Jesus returns. Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: Why is each sentence in this prayer a reason to rejoice? How can you express your joy today?

Praise: Sing “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”

Passion Points

On April 20, 2019 By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Points

Here are some good posts for your Easter weekend reading:

Enter the Dragon Slayer – Jon Bloom (DG)
Weary years passed as the cursed earth and its depraved inhabitants languished in bondage to corruption. And then, in the fullness of the King’s time, the ancient, mysterious decrees began to unfold. In an unexpected place and an unexpected way, into the world stepped the Dragon Slayer.

10 Things You Should Know about the Cross – Patrick Schreiner (Crossway)
The Christian faith is distinctively Trinitarian and cross-shaped. Therefore, the cross must reveal the Trinity. God the Father sent the Son to save the world, the Son submitted to the Father’s will, and the Spirit applies the work of redemption to Jesus followers.

Salvation by Propitiation – Kevin DeYoung
The God who has always been for us in eternity sent his Son in time to be the wrath-absorbing sacrifice that we might enjoy peace with God for ages unending.

Hymn Stories – Christ The Lord Is Risen Today – Tim Challies
Here are all 11 stanzas published by the Wesleys. It is worth reading through each one thoughtfully, and perhaps especially the ones that we no longer sing. They are rich with biblical allusion and the wonderful implications of Easter.

Hope you have a great Resurrection Sunday!

He Is Risen…

On April 1, 2018March 30, 2019 By BrianIn Holidays, Miscellaneous1 Comment

He is risen, so we can have:

Forgiveness of Sins

Removal of Guilt

Cleansing from Shame

Righteousness in Christ

A New Life in Christ

A Relationship with God

Victory over Sin

Victory over Satan

A Mediator with God

Intercession by Christ

The Sending of the Holy Spirit

The Way to Heaven

The Return of Christ

Personal Resurrection

Hope in Death

Confidence in God’s Word

Mercy or Grace

A Strong Basis for Our Faith

Numerous Reasons to Sing

Passion Week: Power

On April 16, 2017 By BrianIn Holidays

Sunday: Power – He Is Risen!
Read Mark 16:1-8

Reflect/Discuss: Why is each sentence in this prayer a reason to rejoice? How can you express your joy today?

Praise: Sing “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”

Passion Points

On April 15, 2017 By BrianIn PASSION Points

Here are some helpful posts for your Easter weekend:

A Savior Stepped Forward – Greg Morse (DG)

Why We Call the Worst Friday ‘Good’ – David Mathis (DG)

6 Things Christ Does With Your Sin – Jared Wilson

Waiting on Saturday for Sunday’s Redemption – Kelly Mott (TGC)

9 Things You Need to Know about the Resurrection – Kevin Carson

Split Rocks, Open Tombs, Raised Bodies – John Piper (DG)

Hope you have a great Resurrection Sunday!

Passion Week: Pain

On April 15, 2017 By BrianIn Holidays

Saturday: Pain of Loss and Failure – Struggling Without Hope
Read Mark14:26-31, 14:66-72, 15:40-47

Prayer: Father, I cannot imagine this day for Peter. What was it like for him to lose Jesus and fail him all in one day? To struggle without hope? And Father, if Jesus had remained in the grave, I too would be without hope. All would be lost. Help me today to remember how hopeless life would be without the glorious news that tomorrow brings. Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: What would your life be like if Jesus had stayed in the grave?

Praise: No singing today. Wait with anticipation for tomorrow.