Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – March 26th, 2016

Death of Jesus Matthew 27

Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 27:51-61 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and … Read more

Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – March 25th, 2016

why have you forsaken me

Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 27:20-50 27:20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. 27:21 The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” 27:22 Pilate said to them, “Then what should … Read more

Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – March 24th, 2016

Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 27:1-19 27:1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people conferred together against Jesus in order to bring about his death. 27:2 They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate the governor. 27:3 When Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he … Read more

Why Me Lord?

GiveUsBarabbas

Why Me Lord? A supposition on the effects of Christ’s crucifixion and death on Barabbas. (Written By Daniel J. West Jr.) (Featured Image from desertrivers.org) A letter from Barabbas, brother in Christ, redeemed of God, to the church of Christ, our Lord and Savior in Nineveh. May God the Father grant you peace, grace and … Read more

Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – March 23rd, 2016

Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 26:73-75 26:73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you.” 26:74 Then he began to curse, and he swore an oath, “I do not know the man!” At that moment the cock crowed. 26:75 Then Peter … Read more

Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – March 22nd, 2016

Peter Denies Christ

Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 26:71-72 26:71 When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” 26:72 Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” Reflections This second denial of knowing Jesus was no revealing Peter’s heart … Read more