Scripture Meditations

Scripture References:  Matthew 28                                        Mark 16                                        Luke 24                                       John 20-21 *Please read and meditate on these Scriptures* Summary:  Jesus has resurrected from the dead! After first appearing to Mary Magdalene and other women, Jesus instructs them to tell the disciples that He is alive. What’s interesting is that the disciples (except for John the Apostle) all abandoned Jesus during His Crucifixion. But now He is ready to receive them and commission them. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundational doctrine of the Christian faith.               ...

  …And I hold the keys of death and Hades. Revelation 1:18 Dear Lord, We take this time to remember Your sacrifice, even as You lied in the grave. We confess it was our sins that put You there. We were among the scoffers and mockers. We were among those who betrayed and forsaken You. But we also know that You chose death out of Your love for us. While we were yet sinners. Lord, forgive us for taking Your death for granted. Forgive us for trampling Your sacrifice under our feet. Forgive us for loving and treasuring the sins that You died to free us from. Thank you Lord Jesus, for freeing us from the fear of death. You now possess the keys of death and Hell. You rule over those living and alive. Heaven and Hell both belong to You. Thank you for conquering the grace. Thank You for the gift of eternal life. Amen

Scripture References: Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 18 & 19 * Please read and meditate on these Scriptures * Summary : Jesus is handed over to the Roman authorities to be Crucified. Also known as Christ’s Passion, Jesus suffered this agonizing, torturous death for the sins of mankind.                     Prayer Lamb of God, You are the Suffering Servant prophesied in Isaiah 53. Your Crucifixion was more than physical death. You took upon Yourself the sins of the entire world. You offer us pardon from the guilt and condemnation of sins. Your death atones and restores us to the honor of being God’s children. Through your blood, the powers of darkness are defeated.  As we meditate on Your death, Lord, cause us to see our sins in differently. Our sins nailed You to the Cross. Help us to meditate on Your Passion. Forgive us for taking Your death lightly. Cleanse us, forgive us and heal us. Amen

    Scripture References: John 13                                           1 Corinthians 11:23-26 * Please read and meditate on these Scriptures * Summary : This is the day we commemorate the Last Supper Jesus had with His disciples and how He washed their feet, demonstrating the heart of a servant.                        Prayer Son of Man, You are The High and Lifted One spoken of in Isaiah 6. Yet, as a man, You came to serve. You demonstrated true humility by washing your disciples’ feet and even defined your Kingdom as one of service.  Lord, help us to have true humility. Give us hearts to serve and labor for Your Kingdom. Let us not seek after vain glory, but seek to glorify You. Open up opportunities for us to serve others and reflect Your heart. Amen

        Scripture Reference: Luke 22:1-6 Summary: As the Passover Feast approaches, the chief priests and scribes begin conspiring to kill Jesus. They discover they have an ally, Judas Iscariot, who agrees to betray Jesus for a price.                        Prayer Holy Savior, Many times we criticize Judas for betraying You. But how often have we betrayed Your Holy Majesty through our sins? Through our irreverence and sacrilege?  Lord, forgive us! Make us clean! Remove idolatry from our hearts and Give us hearts with total and committed loyalty to You. Let us not be entangled with the things of this world, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. Renew a right spirit within us and help us to abide in You. Amen