Daybreak Devotions

In church history past, the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday was referred to as Holy Saturday. It has a very silent and somber feel. We wonder what was going on, and there is very little of scripture to tell us. What was the opposition up to? What were the disciples doing? And most of all, what was Jesus doing and where was Jesus during this Silent Sabbath?

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

This day is a day of remembrance, which according to Jewish custom began at the Passover meal the evening before. As often as we eat the bread and drink the cup we remember, and we celebrate, and we give thanks for our Lord’s death on the cross (1 Cor. 11:25-26). We will not be as those who, like Pilate, try to excuse ourselves from any responsibility. “It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished,” and I will glory in the cross of Christ by whom the world is crucified unto me with all of its sin and suffering and sabotage (Gal. 6:14).

This “Good Friday” is good because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. On the surface it may seem grim, and we are no allusions, it was ugly and awful, and Jesus endured it all for the joy set before him (Heb. 12:2), but in the end it is the most wonderful and beautiful story of love ever known in the world. Yes, God so loved this world that he crucified his son by the fierce hands and angry hearts of the world who hated him so.

This day closes with an empty cross and a sealed tomb. With grieving friends and sneering demons. But this story is not finished on this day. There is more…

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

After an incredible evening of communion with the disciples it seems like everything begins to fall apart! We know this is all part of the plan and our Lord Jesus was always ahead of the trouble and had all things in hand. As we dive into this revolutionary night we can draw out particular emphasis of prayer which will help us stay focused as we move closer to Resurrection Day.

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

Wednesday of Passion Week is like the eye of a storm, a period of brief calmness after Sunday to Tuesday, but things are going to ratchet back up with the betrayal by Judas. In the meantime, Jesus enjoys a celebration with friends and receives the extravagant worship of Mary.

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem to the shouts of "Hosanna!" On Monday he cleared the temple of the religious commerce and vain tradition. It was a day of Chaos into Restoration! Tuesday the conflict ratchets up as the religious elite confront Jesus, but he does not back down. The time for sparring is over, but in the midst of the drama and anger of the religious leaders, there is the tough and tender Jesus teaching his disciples and preparing them for what is to come! Tuesday is the day of Confrontation and Preparation!

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All this week we want to journey with Jesus through the final days leading up to his crucifixion and fix our hearts on learning from his example. Particularly, the incredible poise of Jesus in this week of passion. It is amazing to see how he will conduct himself knowing what is coming. How does he hold it all together? How does he focus long enough to...

- Spending time with Friends

- Continue teaching the Way

- Confront the False Religionists

- Then he is arrested, tortured, and killed.

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

OK, we're going to be very upfront, this is a Friday Funday to beat the band, as we wrap up a great week and prepare to start fresh next with Passion week culminating in the celebration of Christ's Resurrection! But for today, we offer some perspectives on aging, living well, and enjoying life (in a lighthearted way).

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

We are wrapping up this study through Psalm 119. In today's broadcast we share our key takeaways.

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

What is often called arrogance or self-centered audacity by the more timid souls, could actually be a genuine holy boldness which comes from confidence in God and his word. It can be offensive to some, but Jesus had it, Jesus promoted it, and Jesus was despised for it. You can almost hear the Pharisees, "Who does he think he is? He really has the unmitigated gall!"

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McLeansville Baptist Church - McLeansville, NC

As we draw near the end of this series on Psalm 119 and The Way of the Devout Heart, we found ourselves reflecting on some motivations for continuing!

Resource mentioned...

Live Life to the Full - Dallas Willard | Renovaré (renovare.org)