Walking with Jesus to the Cross and Resurrection

Palm Sunday — The King Arrives

Reading:
Matthew 21:1–11
Luke 19:28–44
Focus: Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—but not the kind people expected.
Invitation: Where am I expecting Jesus to meet my expectations rather than transform them?

Monday — The Temple Cleansed

Reading:
Mark 11:12–19
Focus: Jesus confronts empty religion and misplaced worship.
Invitation: What in my life needs to be reordered around God’s presence?

Tuesday — Teaching & Tension

Reading:
Matthew 23
Matthew 25:31–46
Focus: Jesus speaks hard truths and calls for authentic faith.
Invitation: Am I living a faith that is genuine or just external?

Wednesday — The Quiet Before the Storm

Reading:
Matthew 26:1–16
Focus: Betrayal begins to unfold in the shadows.
Invitation: Where am I tempted to compromise my loyalty to Jesus?

Thursday (Maundy Thursday) — The Last Supper

Reading:
Luke 22:7–38
John 13:1–17
Focus: Jesus redefines greatness through love and service.
Invitation: Who is Jesus calling me to serve in humility?

Friday (Good Friday) — The Cross

Reading:
John 18–19
Focus: The suffering of Jesus.
Invitation: Sit in the weight of the cross. What does His sacrifice mean for me?

Saturday — The Silence

Reading:
Psalm 22
Focus: Waiting, grief, and the mystery of God’s silence.
Invitation: Where is God inviting me to trust Him even in the quiet?

Easter Sunday — Resurrection

Reading:
John 20:1–18
Matthew 28:1–10
Focus: Jesus is risen—hope is alive.
Invitation: How does the resurrection reshape my life today?

Optional Rhythms for Each Day

Silence (2–5 minutes) before reading
Read slowly (even aloud if possible)
Reflect: What stands out? What is God saying?
Respond in prayer
Practice: Choose one small act of obedience each day