Introduction

Prepare Your Heart for Easter

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

Months before Christmas, stores begin stocking their shelves for the holidays. Santa, the Grinch, and Rudolph get ready for their big season as soon as Halloween is over. It seems Christmas is earlier every year.

With the best intentions, we prepare for the birth of Christ with decorations, church parties, and never-ending music anticipating the celebration of Jesus’ birth. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but how does it compare to our preparation for Easter? Does that give you pause?

Easter celebrates the most significant day in history, yet we often disregard the spiritual preparation it deserves, not even reading the Biblical account of the days leading up to the cross and resurrection. It is known as the Passion Week of Christ, Jesus’ final days on earth. These last days ushered in eternal life for all who believe.

This booklet is to help prepare your heart for Easter. It allows you to walk with Jesus from His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, through His harrowing betrayal, torture, and death, to His final accent as resurrected Lord.

We invite you to spend 30 Days with Jesus as He completed His work on earth. Here’s how.

1. Listen to the sermons starting on Sunday, March 12th.

2. Starting on Monday, March 13th, read one page a day.

3. Look up and read the corresponding passages in your Bible.

4. Contemplate His steps with the questions provided.

5. Then say a prayer of worship for what He did for you.

Join us for 30 days to intimately prepare your heart for Easter.