Prepare yourself for Easter by reading the passage each

day and meditating on it. Think about the things that Jesus

did in the last days of His life on earth. Thank God for

Jesus obedience, his teaching, his sacrifice. Ask God for

help as you face the challenge of  following after Jesus.

 Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1-11; Zech.9:9

Jesus greeted as the Messiah

            Thank Him for being your “Deliverer.”

 Monday

Mark 11:12-19

The withered fig tree

            Learn to live by the truth that God has shown you.

Clearing the Temple

            A God of justice requires honest dealings.

            A God of love welcomes all true seekers

 Tuesday

Mark 11:20-13:37

Jesus teaching

            Parable of the tenants.

                        Knowledge carries responsibility.

            Paying taxes to Caesar.

                        Give to God and man what they deserve.

            Marriage and Resurrection.

                        Heaven....a different concept in living.

            The Greatest Commandment.

                        Loving God and loving others.

            The Second Coming.

                        Watch and be ready.

Mark 14:1-11

The woman’s gift.

            An act of devotion

Judas decision

            An act of betrayal.

Do our acts and attitudes show devotion to Jesus or betrayal?

 Thursday

Mark 14

The Passover Meal.

            “Do this in remembrance of me”

                        A lesson in devotion.

John 13:1-17

                        A lesson in servanthood

Gethsemane

            “Not my will but yours be done.”

                        A lesson in obedience

 Arrested..Accused...Beaten..Imprisoned.

Friday

Mark 15

Jesus tried and condemned by the Jewish authorities.

Sentenced by Pilate, flogged by the soldiers.

  9.00am           Crucified

12.00noon        Darkness over Jerusalem

  3.00pm           Jesus dies

  6.00pm           In the grave

 Saturday

Awaiting resurrection

Easter Sunday

Mark 16

Jesus Christ is alive today!