Mês: abril 2020

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday. On Palm Sunday in the Bible, people lined the streets shouting the praises of Jesus as He rode in on a donkey (John 12:13). Maundy Thursday is the next observed day, followed by Good Friday. Holy Saturday is the Jewish Sabbath before Easter, and a day to be observed during Holy week.  What Is Holy Saturday? Holy Saturday is referred to in each Gospel, but Luke gives a glimpse into the law behind this specific day. Luke 23:55 shares, “As his body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw the tomb where his body was placed. Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as require...

Here Is How to Pray for Those Stuck in Abusive Homes Slide 3 of 6 1.) Pray for calm during this storm. The whole world is feeling an overload of anxiety and uncertainty, which causes people to be stressed. When certain people can’t control the world around them, they become angry, full of rage, and say or do things that harm those closest to them. Pray that God calms the hearts of the anxious and angry. Father God, I ask that you bring peace into the lives of all people right now, especially those who have a habit of abusing their family. Calm the heart of the hot-tempered person so that their family feels comfort and peace, instead of fear and anguish. 2.) Pray for the sanity of those in homes that are not peaceful or emotionally healthy. For those who live in a home with an easily-angere...

7. Read the Gospel Accounts The reading of the Gospel stories of the crucifixion of Christ often occurs on Good Friday. The retelling of the Word through reading aloud brings forth the significance and emphasis of what Jesus did that day and perhaps will be a blessing to those who listen to ruminate on such events. Good Friday is not just another day, but a day to place attention to the actions of Christ. Read through the Gospel accounts with your friends and family over video chat, as well as on your own. Find that time to spend with Jesus; read His story and pray in gratitude thanking Jesus that through His life, death, and resurrection you now have access to eternal life with Him.  A Prayer for Good Friday Lord Jesus, Good Friday was the day in which You took on all of our sins. Th...