We have now come to the week of all weeks. In this video we reflect on the vast difference between Jesus’ path to glory and the one leading to success in our own world. Since recording it I’ve been noticing this pattern everywhere in God’s design! Seeds sprout only after being buried in the ground. Tiny plants emerge only after their seeds have been burst open. Babies enter into the light of day only after being pushed through the birth canal. Spring follows winter. And Jesus’ resurrection came only after his death.
I hope you can set aside some extra time, each day, to reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross. Instead of sharing stories chosen specifically for my children, this week, I’ve laid out what I plan to read on my own. My goal is to prayerfully read these passages, each morning, and then out of that time I’ll share them with my kids in varying amounts of detail.
So without further ado, here is our final video in this Lenten series. It’s been such a joy to work with our pastoral team at Summit church in inviting you to journey with us through this season. May our hearts be emptied and filled, this holy week, as we remember Jesus’ greatest demonstration of love.
Songs
Memorization
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).
Bible Stories*
- Sunday- Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-17)
- Monday- Leaders challenge Jesus’ authority (Matthew 21:18-23:39)
- Tuesday- Jesus teaches about his return (Matthew 24:1-44)
- Wednesday- Jesus encourages faithfulness during his absence (Matthew 24:4-25:46)
- Thursday- Jesus’ Last Supper (Matthew 26, John 13-17)
- Friday- Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion (Matthew 27, Isaiah 53:5-6)
- Saturday- Jesus’ disciples grieve (Psalm 130, John 16:20-22)
- Sunday- Jesus is Alive! (Luke 24:1-12; Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-18)
Activities
- Share a special meal on Thursday, whether it be a traditional Maundy Thursday dinner where you emphasize serving one another, or a Seder that focuses on Jesus’ fulfillment of Passover.
- Draw all of the curtains in your home and keep the lights off between Thursday evening and Sunday morning.
- Attend a Good Friday service.
- Prepare a breakfast picnic for Sunday morning, during which you will read the Easter story from one of the gospels.
*More detail on how I plan to use these passages with my young children can be found here.
