Saturday, April 30, 2011

Matthew 28:16-20

View of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives

Question: When do you need to be reminded that Jesus is with those who doubt, too?

Friday, April 29, 2011

Philippians 3:1-14

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Question: Knowing Jesus, and the power of his  resurrection, how will you live distinctively today?

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Acts 2:22-36

A priest in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Question: Read verse 28 again. How are you sharing the joy that you feel in faith  today?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

John 20:1-18

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher,  Jerusalem

Question: How can you help someone see that Jesus is present with him or her?

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Luke 24:1-12

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Questions: Where do you need to be looking for Jesus? Who can you help to find him?

Monday, April 25, 2011

Mark 16:1-8

Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Question: The women in today's Bible Reading told no one about Jesus. Who will you tell today?

Easter, April 24, 2011

Matthew 28:1-10

Questions: In what way are you looking for Jesus? in what places?

Holy Saturday, April 22, 2011

Entrance to 1st century tomb. Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem.

John 19:38-42

Questions: How do you imagine the disciples felt the day after Jesus' death? What do you think they talked about?

Good Friday, April 22, 2011

Cleft in rock revered to have held the foot of Jesus' cross.
In a Chapel in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher , Jerusalem.

 

John 18:1-19:42

Holy Thursday, April 21, 2011

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John 13:1-17, 31-35

Questions for reflection, discussion, comment:

• What servant roles/tasks are easy for you? difficult for you?
• Have you experienced foot-washing in a Worship Service?* If yes, did it help you to connect with the biblical story on a deeper level? If it didn't, then what was in your way?
• Who can you serve today? Who are you willing to serve today? Whom will you serve today?

*Maundy Thursday- A Service of Sacred Actions

Holy Communion, Sacred Footwashing and an Anointing with Oil

Tonight, 7pm in our Historic Chapel

This worship service recalls the final night our Lord shared with his followers in the Upper Room as he washed their feet, and later instituted the practice of Holy Communion.  This service also remembers the mystery of the moments before the Resurrection was discovered, when the women came to the Tomb with oil and discovered it was empty.  Music at this service will be the St. Philip’s Flutes, and music from the Taize Community.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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John 13:21-32

Questions for reflection, discussion, comment:

1. Have you ever been, or felt that you've been betrayed? If yes, then have you forgiven the person?
2. Have you ever betrayed someone? If yes, have you made an effort to reconcile?
3. Jesus loved and trusted Judas - even knowing that Judas would betray him. What does that tell you about Jesus?

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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John 12:20-36

Monday, April 18, 2011

Monday of Holy Week

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John 12:1-11

Question: How do you determine what you give specifically to God?

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Palm Sunday

For the week beginning - Sunday, April 17

Luke 19:28-40; 23:1-49

The story of Palm Sunday is one of mixed emotions. As much as we'd like for it to be all about people recognizing and accepting Jesus' authority, we know that it begins an historical week that ended in pain as he was betrayed, denied, and crucified. 


Question: Read Luke 19:47 again. What great works of God have you witnessed in your life? in the lives of others?


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John 13:1-17, 31b-35 John 18:1-19:42 John 19:38-42