Category Archives: Lent

Mark 15:42-47 (New International Version) It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate … Continue reading →

Luke 23:39-43 (English Standard Version) One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under … Continue reading →

John 18:33-38 (Today’s New International Version) Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus asked, “Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?” Pilate … Continue reading →

Luke 23:8-12 (The Message) Herod was delighted when Jesus showed up. He had wanted for a long time to see him, he’d heard so much about him. He hoped to see him do something spectacular. He peppered him with questions. Jesus … Continue reading →

Luke 22:49-51 (New American Standard Bible) When those who were around him saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off … Continue reading →

Matthew 26:7-13 (New Living Translation) While Jesus was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. The disciples were indignant when they saw this. “What a waste!” they said. “It could … Continue reading →

Matthew 22:36-40 (New International Version) “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest … Continue reading →

Luke 7:20-23 (The Message) The men showed up before Jesus and said, “John the Baptizer sent us to ask you, ‘Are you the One we’ve been expecting, or are we still waiting?’” In the next two or three hours Jesus healed many from … Continue reading →

John 9:1-5 (English Standard Version) As he passed by, Jesus saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this … Continue reading →

John 8:3-7 (Today’s New International Version) The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of … Continue reading →