Meditations for Holy Week

Meditations for "Holy Week"

This is what is traditionally called "Holy Week." I see nothing wrong in spending a week thinking about the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Yes we do that all year long, or should. But still many find setting aside a period of time and dedicating it to reflection on the passion of Christ to be a great spiritual blessing. I find it to be a time of renewal and recommitment myself. I invite my readers, if you do not already have a reading schedule to read along with me this week. I have a very simple outline below. May you be blessed in your walk with the Lord. My only advice is that for the selections below that you take your time. Do not rush. Savor the texts in meditation, prayer and reflective singing. Practice lectio divina with them (see pp. 88-89 if Kingdom Come for a short guideline for doing that)

Sunday, April 1

The Crucified Servant—Isaiah 53
Hymn-Oh, The Depth & Riches (#375; numbers refer to Songs of Faith & Praise hymnal)
Prayer Thought—Jesus bears my sin

Monday, April 2

The Pierced Messiah—Zechariah 12.10-13
Hymn—It is Finished! (#369)
Prayer Thought—Praise Him for taking the Spear for me.

Tuesday, April 3

The Crushed Messiah—Psalm 22
Hymn—When My Love to Christ Grows Weak (#350)
Prayer Thought—May my Love Grow for Christ

Wednesday, April 4

Crosses Everywhere: Note the variety of
life situations one finds the cross in the NT
Scripture Texts -Romans 6 & 1 Pet 1.13-21
Hymn -When My Love For Christ Grows Weak (#350)
Prayer Thought -Lord help me to pour out my life at the foot of your cross

Thursday, April 5

Preaching the Cross

Scripture Text -Acts 2.14-41
Hymn -My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (#538)
Prayer Thought -Ask for strength to be a witness to the Cross to those around you

Friday, April 6

The Hinge of History
Scripture Text - Gospel of John 18.1-19.37
Hymn - Boundless Love (#325)
Prayer Thought - spend five minutes in prayer expressing gratitude for the Cross

Saturday, April 7

The Time In Between

Scripture Text – John 19.38-42
Hymn – Psalm 88
Prayer Thought – Try to identify with the
sense of loss and destroyed hopes of the disciples

Easter Sunday, April 8

Lamb of God is Victorious
Scripture Texts - Luke 24; Revelation 5.1-14; 19.6-8
Hymn -Lamb of God (#176)
Prayer Thought -Spend a few minutes of prayer seeking insight into the
privilege of fellowship with the Lamb.