Walking Through Holy Week…

Every year, the church pauses to remember the events of Holy Week—the days of Jesus’ earthly ministry leading to the cross and resurrection. But these days are more than a sequence of historical moments; they are the decisive turning point in the story of Scripture.

The Bible begins in a garden where humanity was created to live in fellowship with God. That fellowship was shattered by sin, bringing guilt, death, and separation into the world. The events of Holy Week reveal how God acts to restore what was lost. In Jesus Christ, the true King has come to reclaim his creation, bear the curse of sin, and begin the work of new creation.

These devotionals are meant to help us walk through that story slowly and thoughtfully. Each day helps us see more clearly who Jesus is and what he has accomplished. As you read these reflections, the goal is not simply to learn information about the events of this week so long ago; the goal is to encounter Christ himself. Each day includes Scripture to read, theological reflection, questions for personal application, and a prayer to guide your own response before the Lord.

Take time to read the passages carefully. Reflect on the questions honestly and allow the truths of the gospel to shape your heart and mind. Holy Week invites us to slow down and consider the most important realities in our lives:

Our need for redemption.

The cost of our salvation.

The victory of the risen Christ.

As we move through these days together, we remember that the story does not end at the cross, or even the empty tomb. The event of Holy Week is when the story that began in the garden of Eden reaches its turning point, and what was lost through Adam is reclaimed through Jesus Christ. The resurrection is the beginning of the new creation God has promised—a future when sin, death, and suffering will finally be undone, and God will dwell with his people forever, as he originally intended to.

May these days lead us to deeper repentance, stronger faith, boldness for mission, with greater joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is the King who came to reclaim what was lost. He is the Saviour who bore our guilt and shame. He is the risen Lord who is making all things new. Soli Deo Gloria, to God alone be glory.

A Note for Parents: Walking through Holy Week as a family

Holy Week gives families a unique opportunity to slow down and focus on the most important events in the story of the Bible.

From the moment Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the morning he rose from the grave on Easter Sunday, these days reveal the heart of the gospel. They show us who Jesus is, why he came, and what he accomplished for sinners like us. For kids, these truths can sometimes feel distant or difficult to understand. But when families take time to read Scripture together and talk about it, the message of the gospel becomes clearer and more personal. These short family devotionals are meant to help you do exactly that.

Each day includes a brief passage of Scripture, a short explanation of what is happening during that day of Holy Week, a few questions to help guide conversation, and a simple prayer you can pray together as a family. The goal is not to have a perfect discussion or cover every detail of the story. The goal is to open God’s Word together and point your children to Jesus. In a world where Easter has been co-opted by all sorts of distracting things, making much of the real reason for this season of the year is critical.

A few suggestions as you walk through these devotionals:

• Take your time. Read the passages slowly and allow your kids to ask questions. If you don’t know the answers, find them together!
• Keep the conversation simple. You don’t need to explain everything. Let the main truths of the story stand clearly.
• Encourage participation. Let your children read the passages, answer the questions, share their thoughts, and even help lead in prayer

Most importantly, remember that the goal of these moments is not just information, but formation. As you reflect on these events as a family, pray that God would use his Word to shape the hearts of your children, and deepen your love for Christ as a family. Perhaps these devotionals may even set a new course of family worship that you can continue after Easter!

Holy Week reminds us of the most important truths in the world:

Jesus came for sinners.

Jesus died in our place.

Jesus rose again in victory.

And because of him, the story of our lives can be made new. May this week be a time when your family grows in faith, gratitude, and joy as you remember together the saving work of Jesus Christ. We’re praying to that end!