John 13:1-17, 31-35 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet 13Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2During supper, when the devil […]
Wednesday in Holy Week, Reflections for Lent
Matthew 26:14-25 English Standard Version (ESV) Judas to Betray Jesus 14Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15and said, What will you give me if I deliver him over to you? And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. 16And from that moment he sought an opportunity to […]
Tuesday in Holy Week, Reflections for Lent
John 13:21-33, 36-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus Foretells His Betrayal 21After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me. 22The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. 23One of his disciples the one whom Jesus loved was reclining […]
Monday in Holy Week, Reflections for Lent Series
John 12:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Mary Anoints Jesus 12Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3Mary took a pound of costly […]
Palm Sunday, Reflections for Lent Series
Matthew 21:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them […]
Lazarus Saturday, Reflections for Lent Series
John 11:45-46 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Plot to Kill Jesus 45Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. 46But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what he had done. Lazarus was raised from the dead! What an incredible miracle […]