Holy Week Devotions, Holy Saturday, Jesus' Death & Burial

Read the Bible

Matthew 27:45-66
Mark 15:33-47
Luke 23:44-56
John 19:25-42

Describe Jesus’ death?
Who was with Him?
Why do you think Joseph buried Jesus’ body?
What would  you have thought about everything if you were a bystander?

Drive it Home

Here are the Seven “Last Words” or Phrases of Jesus

1.      “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:34)
2.      “This day you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43)
3.      “Woman, behold your son” (John 19:26-27)
4.      “My God, My God, why have You forsake Me?” (Mark 15:34)
5.      “I thirst” (John 19:28)
6.      “It is finished” (John 19:30)
7.      “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit” (Luke 23: 46)

Each person write down their last seven phrases and share them with one another. What would you want to communicate and take care of before you die?

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Bible Prophecies Fulfilled

Buried in a Rich Man’s Grave
Isaiah 53:9/Matthew 27:57-60
Isaiah 53:9/Mark 15:42-46
Isaiah 53:9/Luke 23:50-53
Isaiah 53:9/John 19:38-42

Pray!

Pray for things that need to be put to death—goals, dreams, and strongholds that don’t honor the Lord.

Sing to Worship

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (©1707 Isaac Watts)
This is Our God (© 2008 Reuben Morgan)
Above All (© 2002 Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche)
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us (© 1995 Stuart Townsend),
Lead Me to the Cross (© 2007 Brooke Fraiser)
You are my King, Amazing Love (© 1997 Billy Foote)
There is a Redeemer (© 1982 Melody Green)

Family Fun

Make preparations for tomorrow’s Resurrection Service & Feast

Happy Holy Week!
Merey (Meredith Ludwig Curtis)

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