Easter is the most significant event in the Christian church calendar. Without the events of Holy Week, there wouldn't be a Christian faith. Easter is the reason the Christian church exists!
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his execution on a Roman cross. That moment of resurrection is the core of Easter — but the days leading up to Easter are key parts of the story, too. The interplay of prophecy, friendship, betrayal, and grace during the final days before Jesus' crucifixion is full of insight into human nature — and God's love.
Prepare for Holy Week and Easter by reading through the events one day at a time — plus, explore them in depth with our detailed, color-coded chart! |
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Would you like to take a deeper dive through Holy Week in the Bible? Here are portions of Scripture to help focus your reading and walk with Jesus through each day of Holy Week. Each day includes a key verse or two in a variety of translations (you can click into the verse to read it in your preferred version), and links to read the entire passage in each Gospel.
Are you a pastor? (Or someone interested in traditional Christianity?) We've also provided the associated Lectionary passages for Year C (2025) to help you connect Bible passages, write sermons, and live into the liturgical rhythm of the church. |
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April 1 — Neuroscience suggests humans are "hardwired" for faith. Prayer and worship light up multiple brain regions tied to empathy, focus, and emotional regulation. Spending 30 minutes in prayer, four days a week, has been shown to reduce stress and increase compassion. Not all prayer is equal, though: love-centered prayers have the biggest impact, while fear-based views of God trigger stress responses. (RELEVANT) |
| April 1 — The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is seeking a new secretary general to unite its 600 million members, following Thomas Schirrmacher's resignation last year. The WEA has faced criticism from groups in Korea and Europe over theological concerns and its association with Catholicism. The new leader, expected to be announced in October, will need to address these divisions and foster global unity while upholding evangelical values. (Christianity Today) |
| April 1 — Not April Fools: A shocking study by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that only 11% of Americans believe in the Trinity, with slightly higher rates among self-identified Christians (16%) and born-again Christians (24%). Meanwhile, only 53% of Christians "believe that God exists and affects people's lives." The findings suggest a decline in Biblical literacy and understanding of core Christian doctrines. (Christianity Daily) |
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The book of Judges is the seventh book in the Bible and the second of the historical books that follow the Torah/Pentateuch. It recounts the period after the Israelites, led by Joshua, conquer and lay claim to the land God had promised them as slaves in Egypt. It opens with the death of Joshua ... and things quickly go downhill from there. |
| Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians contains the famous "love chapter" often read at weddings, though Paul intends that love to be for all people (not just between couples). Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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