Family Devotion Time: A Week Worth Remembering

As you remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, your family can use these daily readings to talk about the events 2,000 years ago.

Monday

(Read Luke 19:28–44)

Jesus rode into Jerusalem as the long-promised king. He fulfilled all the prophecies that God had given his people long ago. But many people did not realize what was happening.

Family Discusson

Why did some people miss the meaning of this event?

Tuesday

(Read Matthew 21:12–17)

When Jesus came to the Temple, he was furious with what he saw. Instead of finding God’s house focused on prayer, he discovered many people who were only there to make money.

Family Discusson

What did the children in the temple do?

Wednesday

(Read Mark 14:1–11 and John 3:16)

Jesus knew what was about to happen to him. He knew he came to earth to die for us. He wasn’t surprised by Judas betraying him because that was God’s plan. Jesus chose to die on the cross to show God’s love for the world.

Family Discusson

The woman who poured perfume on Jesus gave up something very valuable. How can we be like her?

Thursday

(Read 1 Corinthians 11:23–25)

Before Jesus was betrayed, he had one last meal with his disciples. But this was a special meal. He told them why he had to die for them and how his followers could remember what was about to happen.

Family Discusson

What do the bread and cup represent?

Friday

(Read Luke 23:44–49)

Jesus willingly died on the cross, taking the punishment that we deserve for our sin.

Family Discusson

What did the centurion (Roman soldier) say about Jesus? Why do you think he said that?

Saturday

(Read: Luke 23:50–56)

After Jesus died, his body was placed in a tomb. For most people—even Jesus’ followers—it seemed like the end. The one who claimed to be the Messiah was gone.

Family Discusson

How do you think the followers of Jesus felt on that Saturday 2,000 years ago?

Sunday

(Read Matthew 28)

On Sunday morning, the women found the tomb empty. Jesus had risen to life again. Because he conquered death and is alive, we can have eternal life in heaven with him. That’s a promise worth celebrating every day.

Family Discusson

At the end of Matthew 28, what did Jesus command his followers to do?