The greatest story ever told is celebrated this week all over the world. God’s Son, Jesus Christ, gave himself, sacrificially, for all mankind’s evil and conquered the grave! Easter is when we change our gaze “East” on Christ’s soon return and recognize Easter as the antidote for this world’s fears. This year I am going to focus everyday on the events of Christ leading to His resurrection. I encourage you to do the same with your family and friends. Here is a simple outline of The Scriptures that will help you:
Monday –
Dinner with Lazarus
Isaiah 42:1-9
Hebrews 11:39-12:3
John 12:1-11
Mark 14:3-9
Psalm 36:5-10
Tuesday –
Jesus went to the Temple
Isaiah 49:1-6
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:.37-38,42-50
Mark 11:15-19
Psalm 71:1-12
Wednesday –
Judas was taking the Bribe
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Hebrews 9:11-15,24-28
John 13:21-35
Matthew 26:1-5,14-25
Psalm 69:7-15, 22-23
(Maundy) Thursday –
The Last Supper
Exodus 12:1-14a
1 Corinthians 11:23-26(27-32)
John 13:1-15
Luke 22:14-30
Psalm 78:14-20,23-25
Good Friday –
Jesus was crucified
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Genesis 22:1-18
Proverbs 2:1,12-24
Hebrews 10:1-25
John (18:1-40) 19:1-37
Psalm 22:1-21 or 22:1-11 or 40:1-14 or 69:1-23
Holy Saturday –
Answering Why Jesus Died…
Genesis 1:1-2:2 [The Story of Creation]
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13 [The Flood]
Genesis 22:1-18 [Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac]
Exodus 14:10-15:1 [Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea]
Isaiah 4:2-6 [God's Presence in a renewed Israel]
Isaiah 55:1-11 [Salvation offered freely to all]
Ezekiel 36:24-28 [A new heart and a new spirit]
Ezekiel 37:1-14 [The valley of dry bones]
Zephaniah 3:12-20 [The gathering of God's people]
Resurrection Sunday –
Jesus Rose Again!
Acts 10:34-43
Isaiah 51:9-11
Colossians 3:1-4
Luke 24:1-10
Psalm 118:14-29
I am guilty, year after year, of spending the majority of my “family time” making Easter Baskets and Easter Dinner plans. This year will be different in the O’Dell home. Let’s do this- together watching the Holy Spirit work in our homes, and lives, like never before this Resurrection Week.
Lisa Brightwell says,
Thank you Shannon. Taking advantage of some recovery time at home … can you think of anything better to do than pour over this? Lisa
on 29 March 2010 / 2:23 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
No, I think that is a great idea!!
on 29 March 2010 / 2:25 PM
Tori says,
My husband and I can’t wait to share these awesome truths with our kids each night this HOLY week!
Thank you Shannon for “feeding” us!
on 29 March 2010 / 3:43 PM
Debbie Witty says,
Shannon- Monday’s readings…John 12?
John 2 and 3 is what I read and how powerful! How can sin be easy for those who read this powerful message?
on 29 March 2010 / 6:56 PM
Shannon O'Dell says,
Preach!
on 29 March 2010 / 8:02 PM
Ashley says,
For the first time in our lives this Easter we are not going anywhere or seeing our extended family. It will be just the four of us. At first I was a little sad, but after seeing your blog it reminds me that this is an amazing opportunity to keep the meaning of Easter in Easter!! Thank you for posting all these wonderful references to share with our family!!
on 29 March 2010 / 8:48 PM
Zach says,
thanks so much for sharing this!!
on 29 March 2010 / 11:09 PM
Mark says,
I know that this week is seen to many as “Holy Week”. I can’t see why that every week cannot be a Holy Week, God made it, did He not. Every day is a gift from our Heavenly Father and we should take notice and thank Him for each one. We should read the scriptures, learn what the scriptures are truly saying and take the knowledge God gives us and share it with others. Share with someone this week about our Lord Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. * Shannon I to am guilty, we all need to listen and attend to the Holy Spirit in the midst of our planning.
on 30 March 2010 / 12:43 AM