Theme: Journeying with Jesus through Repentance and Redemption

 

Week 1: Passion Week (Holy Week Begins)

 

• April 1: Matthew 26:1-16 – The plot against Jesus and the anointing at Bethany.

• April 2: Mark 14:12-25 – The Last Supper instituted.

• April 3 (Maundy Thursday): John 13:31-38; 14:1-6 – Jesus’ new commandment & promise of peace.

• April 4 (Good Friday): John 19:16-30 – The crucifixion of Jesus.

• April 5: Isaiah 53:7-12 – The suffering servant’s sacrifice fulfilled.

• April 6: Psalm 31:1-16 – Trust in God amidst affliction.

• April 7: Luke 23:44-56 – Jesus’ death and burial.

 

Week 2: The Silence and the Dawn

 

• April 8: Matthew 27:57-66 – The tomb sealed and guarded.

• April 9: Psalm 88 – A lament in the darkness, reflecting Holy Saturday’s silence.

• April 10: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 – The gospel of the resurrection preached.

• April 11: John 19:38-42 – Jesus laid in the tomb.

• April 12: Romans 6:3-11 – Buried and raised with Christ.

• April 13: Psalm 16 – Hope in God’s presence, anticipating resurrection.

• April 14: Matthew 28:1-10 – The empty tomb discovered.

 

Week 3: Easter and Resurrection Life

 

• April 15: Luke 24:1-12 – The women at the tomb and Peter’s witness.

• April 16: John 20:11-18 – Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

• April 17: Acts 2:22-36 – Peter’s sermon on the risen Christ.

• April 18: Psalm 118:14-24 – The stone rejected becomes the cornerstone.

• April 19 (Holy Saturday): Hebrews 9:11-15 – Christ’s sacrifice cleanses us.

• April 20 (Easter Sunday): John 20:19-31 – Jesus appears to the disciples; Thomas believes.

• April 21: Luke 24:13-35 – The road to Emmaus; Jesus revealed in breaking bread.

 

Week 4: Living in the Light of Easter

 

• April 22: 1 Peter 1:3-9 – A living hope through the resurrection.

• April 23: John 21:1-14 – Jesus appears by the sea; breakfast with disciples.

• April 24: Colossians 3:1-11 – Set your mind on things above.

• April 25: Psalm 30 – Mourning turned to dancing.

• April 26: Acts 4:8-20 – Boldness from the risen Christ.

• April 27 (Sunday): Revelation 1:9-18 – Jesus, alive forevermore.

• April 28: Ephesians 1:15-23 – The power of His resurrection.

 

Week 5: Spreading the Good News

 

• April 29: Matthew 28:16-20 – The Great Commission.

• April 30: Acts 1:6-11 – Jesus’ ascension and the promise of return.

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