Lent & Easter

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice and song into daily meditations on these words.

A Lenten Meditation on the Gospel of Mark: Week 5

Holy Week is loud—crowds shouting, tempers rising, betrayal unfolding. Everything moves fast. It’s easy to get swept up in the noise.

But what if we slowed down?

We’ll begin just before the palms are raised and, over nine days, walk with Jesus to resurrection morning. Imagine Holy Week as a film—but the camera never pans away. It doesn’t cut to the crowd or the chaos.

It stays on Jesus—where he walks, what he touches, when he speaks, and when he is silent.

It is an invitation to give our holy attention to the person of Jesus.

All Eyes on Jesus

A Simple 5-Day plan to help you lead your child to the cross this Easter. There is no better way to cement the story of Christ's journey to the cross than to create "stations" where each event has something interactive to do, something thought-provoking to read, and something to make or take. Each day will go over setting up each "station" and the Scriptures covered, including planning ideas to help your church, homeschool group, or personal family devotion time create a meaningful and memorable Easter celebration. 

Lead Your Child to the Cross at Easter: Creating Stations of the Cross for Your Church or Homeschool

A Lenten Meditation on the Gospel of Mark: Week 4

Easter is a celebration of the origins, the outworking, and the outcome of the gospel good news of Christ’s redemptive work for us as the sinless Lamb of God who takes away our sin.

A Gospel View of Christ, the Lamb of God

A 7‑Day Holy Week Reading Plan on the Last Words of Jesus

Theme verse: “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” — John 19:30


Tetelestai: “It Is Finished”

We love Christmas with all its festivity, but Easter can be no less. What started in Bethlehem seemed to have found its end at Golgotha, yet it didn’t end there!  This is a 12-day Easter plan to contemplate the significance of the last supper, the death of Jesus, the in-between day of rest, and a glorious comeback. 

From Death to Life - 12 Day Easter Plan

This 7-day devotional plan explores Jesus’ final week leading to His crucifixion and resurrection through Mark 11–16. Each day examines pivotal events: His triumphal entry, confrontation in the temple courts, teachings on end times, sacrificial acts of love, submission in Gethsemane, suffering on the cross, and victorious resurrection. Rich insights from Mission 66 episodes highlight His humility, authority, fulfillment of prophecy, and boundless love. Reflection questions deepen understanding of Christ’s mission and our response to His sacrifice. Engage with His word daily, rediscovering His redemptive work and hope-filled promise of eternal life.

From Palm to Glory: Jesus’ Passion Week Through Mark’s Eyes

In the final days leading up to the cross, everything shifted.
This 8-day plan walks through each day of Holy Week, highlighting the key moments in Jesus’ final week and helping you see how His love, obedience, and sacrifice changed everything forever. It’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and walk with Jesus on the road that led to the cross—and beyond.