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 […]
Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
Thursday in the Fifth Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
John 8:51-59 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 51Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death. 52The Jews said to him, Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; yet you say, Whoever keeps my word will never taste death. 53Are you greater than our […]
Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent, Reflections for Lent Series
John 8:31-42 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) True Disciples 31Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. 33They answered him, We are descendants of Abraham and have never been […]