WEEK 13 | Luke 17 - 21
SOMETHING TO CONSIDER
It’s 5:30 a.m. My mom woke me up, and I rolled out of bed still half-asleep, brushed my teeth (sort of), and got into our minivan.
Why? Our church was holding a “sunrise” service on Easter to remember the Resurrection.
Remember.
This week, Holy Week, remember the events that lead up to that glorious Resurrection morning.
Jesus announced, “It is finished”
while on the cross shortly before he breathed his last. What was finished?
The debt that we each individually owed God because of our sin. Through Jesus' sacrifice and punishment on our behalf, the debt was fully paid forever. He laid down his life so that we can have a relationship with God again. A once-for-all sacrifice for all who would receive it. This gift of salvation is an invitation. A bloody, yet beautiful, invitation. With arms stretched out as if to say, “I love you this much.”
Jesus set up a way to remember this sacrifice
before He went to the cross by establishing communion. His challenge to us: “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19).
With each word you read this week, remember that Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God, all while fully knowing His betrayal was imminent. The cross was coming. Yet, He didn't stop or stay silent. He remembered His purpose.
He remembered you.
CHALLENGE
Intentionally remember the journey of the cross this week.
Prepare your heart and mind.
Find extra time to read the Word.
Watch the The Passion of the Christ movie or The Chosen series on TV.
Get quiet in worship. How will you remember?
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. Have I believed in Jesus and received the identity he has for me? (Check out
thefour.fca.org)
2. Do I place my self-worth on my performance or on my position as a child of God?
3. Does my family and team know I love them regardless of their performance?
4. What feelings stir in you knowing Jesus endured the cross so that we have the opportunity to have a relationship with him?
AUTHOR
Nate Sallee
Northern Kentucky FCA