Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 27:46

Arrested in that garden, Jesus endured two sham trials and the most unjust verdict in all history. The Creator of the cosmos, crucified by His creatures on a hill outside Jerusalem. From that awful site, Christ would speak His “last seven words.” You’ll find reflections on each of these seven words in the following pages. As you read these devotional articles, we pray that you’ll ponder their significance and gain encouragement from the promise of the hope that blooms eternally.

Are you confused? Lost? Anxious? The story of Easter is filled with the clarifying hope of Jesus. When we don't know where to turn, Jesus is our guide. This plan concentrates on how Jesus held onto the Father through his death and resurrection. We, too, can cling to the hope of God during confusing times.

Jesus' final words from the cross reveal the depths of God's love for humanity. In His darkest hour, He spoke words of forgiveness, assurance, compassion, and victory. This 7-day journey explores each of the seven last sayings of Christ, discovering how His suffering demonstrates love beyond measure. Let these powerful statements transform your understanding of the cross and deepen your relationship with the One who gave everything for you.

The weeks leading up to Jesus' death on the cross are known in the Church's tradition as Passiontide or Lent. During this time, we focus on Jesus' suffering. The last words of someone dear to us are precious to us. This is all the more true of the last words Jesus uttered on the cross. This reading plan invites us to reflect on these words.

A 7‑Day Holy Week Reading Plan on the Last Words of Jesus Theme verse: “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” — John 19:30

The final week in the life of Jesus was no ordinary week. It was a time of bittersweet goodbyes, lavish giving, cruel betrayals and prayers that shook heaven. Experience this week, from Palm Sunday to the miraculous Resurrection, as we read through the Biblical account together. We will cheer with the crowds on Jerusalem’s streets, shout in anger at Judas and the Roman soldiers, cry with the women at the Cross, and celebrate as Easter morning dawns!

The final week in the life of Jesus was no ordinary week. It was a time of bittersweet goodbyes, lavish giving, cruel betrayals and prayers that shook heaven. Experience this week, from Palm Sunday to the miraculous Resurrection, as we read through the Biblical account together. We will cheer with the crowds on Jerusalem’s streets, shout in anger at Judas and the Roman soldiers, cry with the women at the Cross, and celebrate as Easter morning dawns!

We all have perspectives. Our perspectives depend on where we are at the moment. The 7 utterances of Jesus are 7 perspectives from the angle of the cross. Each of Jesus’ words summarize the purpose of his life and its implication on our life. This is an 8-day devotional that takes you through the 7 utterances of Jesus from the cross, one utterance a day. We end on the 8th day reflecting on Easter.

Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter Sunday. In this 8-day Plan, we will read Scripture that details the final week of Jesus’s life, including his crucifixion, death, and resurrection from the grave. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, you’ll read about the power behind these acts that brings life, hope, and joy to every Christ follower.

Jesus introduced an upside-down kingdom of servanthood and radical love. In this 8-day study, dive deep into the Beatitudes to experience Jesus’ countercultural challenge to resist selfishness and fear and live in love.