Holy Week Devotional 2020
Tuesday, April 14, #3: Luke 24:1-12 (We recommend you read this passage in full before reading the devotion.) Written by Rev. Matt Benton, Pastor of Spirit & Life United Methodist Church, Montclair. Luke 24:1-6a “On the first day of the week, very early in the... 
Holy Week Devotional 2020
Monday, April 13, #2: Mark 16:1-8 Written by Dr. Ashleigh Elser, Assistant Professor of Religion, Hampden-Sydney College Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint... 
Holy Week Devotional 2020
Sunday, April 12, #1: Matthew 28:1-20 (We recommend you read this passage in full before reading the devotion.) Written by Rev. Lindsey Baynham, Director of Clergy Excellence, Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church Perhaps one of the most divisive things... 
Holy Week Devotional 2020
Saturday, April 11, #7: Luke 23:46: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Written by Rev. Michelle Matthews, pastor of the Kingstowne Communion in Alexandria. “Committing Our Breath” “Father, into your hands, I commit my spirit.” – Luke 23:46 I remember the... 
Holy Week Devotional 2020
Friday, April 10, #6: John 19:30: “It is finished.” Written by Rev. Jonathan Page, Pastor of Herndon United Methodist Church. John 19:30 (CEB) — When he had received the sour wine, Jesus said, “It is completed.” Bowing his head, he gave up his life. Generally,... 
Holy Week Devotional 2020
Thursday, April 9, #5: John 19:28: “I Thirst.” Written by Rev. Grace Han, Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Alexandria Recently, my dad was hostialized for heart issues. For the first couple of days, his body was so weak that he could barely talk. And only... 