Christ's Journey to the Cross - Complete VersionSample

As the Advent season prepares our hearts for Christmas, Lent prompts us to ponder the significance of the resurrection of Christ. Lent (from Latin, meaning fortieth) is the forty days from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. In this season, early Christians stepped out of their normal routines to spend time considering Christ’s journey to the cross. How can you prepare your heart to celebrate our risen Lord? This seven-week study is meant to do just that.

Jesus professed to be the Son of God. Is He? The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ can be both perplexing and amazing. Did Jesus Christ really rise from the grave? Perhaps Christianity hinges on this one question. He either accomplished this or He did not. He also claimed to forgive sin, something only God can do. The weight of this alone warrants further examination.

“I place You under oath by the living God, to tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus said to him, ‘You have said it yourself’”

(Matthew 26:63b-64a, NASB).

Come and witness the last week of Jesus’ life. Notice the accusers, the innocent bystanders, and the hopeful followers. During these seven weeks, imagine yourself in Jesus’ final conversations. Watch the soldiers fall to the ground when He declares, “I am He.” Hear the crowd shouting, “Crucify Him!” Feel the emotion at the tomb the morning Jesus rose from the grave.

Observe the Scripture, interpret the meaning, and apply it to your own life. Gain new insight into Jesus’ resounding victory over sin and death. Develop a new sense of gratitude as you witness His final week on earth.

The Lamb of God is with us! His name is Jesus. As you may discover for yourself, He conquered sin and He conquered the grave.

HALLELUJAH!

CHRIST IS RISEN!

For this plan, read the same passages of Scripture for five days - answering a different set of questions for each of the five days. Read the Scripture, pray for understanding, and answer the questions. Use the notes app on your phone, a journal, or notebook to record your answers. Better yet, invite someone to do this plan with you and answer the questions in the Talk it Over section each day. Download the complete Lent Bible study for free on nbs2go.com if you would like to write your answers in the Study Guide.

What do you learn about Jesus in this passage? How does Jesus respond to people around him?

What do you find most interesting?