This April, we are reading the story of Easter.
We begin with a few of Jesus’ teachings on prayer, as part of our Week of Prayer. We then move to Jesus’ predictions of his own death as he began his journey to the cross and Jerusalem. Over the next five weeks we read the events leading to Palm Sunday, Jesus’ betrayal and abandonment from his disciples leading to his death. At Easter, we read the eyewitness accounts of his resurrection and Jesus’ appearances in the following weeks. Then we finish with passages reflecting on what the resurrection means for us.
In this reading plan, we have daily passages that will guide us until May 3rd. Take time to prayerfully read each day’s passage and then spend time reflecting on what you have read. Remember to see what God teaches us about himself, not just to finish a reading.
Click here to download a printable copy of the reading plan. We will also be posting the scheduled readings on Facebook and Instagram.
From our Story series, we also have a guide to help you prepare your own God story (testimony) to share.
Here’s a basic outline on how to do a spiritual reading (Lectio Divina) of Scripture:
- 2 minutes of silence
- Read slowly
- Focus on where the Holy Spirit is drawing your attention
- Write down your thoughts, questions and what God speaks to you.
- Pray / reflect in silence
If you struggle to understand a passage, reading other translations or paraphrases can help. Some can be found at www.bible.com
We produced a video on how to read for a Gospel of Mark we did before. It gives some tips and thoughts on reading the Bible and listening for God’s voice. Check it out below.