Holy Week Devotions

Les Rust and I have just published our second e-book for Kindle. It’s called “Walking through Holy Week.” It’s a daily devotional book for each day of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Day.

A short devotion, point to ponder, as well as a prayer are assigned every day for morning and evening devotions. In total there are sixteen devotions to help the reader draw closer to Christ during this sacred week. Each of the events in Christ's life during the first Holy Week are contemplated each day, using the daily lectionary readings.

It can be read on any device, not just Kindles, – all you need is the free Kindle app which can be downloaded to your phone, PC, tablet, or Mac. It’s available in many places around the world and only costs 99 cents or the currency equivalent. The links for several countries are given below. Enjoy!

US edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWVWWLFQ

UK edition: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CWVWWLFQ

Canada edition: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CWVWWLFQ

Australia edition: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWVWWLFQ

Holy Week Devotions for Kindle

For the past three years, I've written a special daily devotional book for Holy Week. Each book contains poems, prayers, and devotionals exclusively written by me. I wrote them for Christian folks who may be too busy at work, school, or other places to join in the traditional services and masses that take place during Holy Week.

The books can be read on a daily basis, which helps the reader cultivate a sense of the sacred in her or his life during Holy Week. The following books are all available for those interested in Holy Week devotions.

 

Holy Week devotion: Vigil Saturday - John 19:38-42

Bible Reading: John 19:38-42

Today’s verse:                   John 19:38

Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body.

            I like the Gospel story of Joseph of Arimathea. He’s an unsung hero during a time of sadness and crisis. Before the crucifixion, Joseph had been a secret follower of Jesus, but didn’t want to tell anyone because he was afraid of what people might say. After the crucifixion, Joseph boldly goes to Pilate and asks for Christ’s body – he is no longer afraid to be associated with Jesus; he is no longer scared to be a marked man.

            Throughout this week, we may have had opportunities to witness for Christ and show others that we are Christians. Tomorrow, we will be given another occasion to show our faith at church, at home, and in our community.

How will I celebrate Easter? Am I willing to show my faith to everyone I encounter?

Prayer:            Lord Jesus, as we await the light of a new Easter dawn, prepare us to be witnesses of Your Resurrection and disciples of Your ways. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.

Holy Week Devotions: Saving the World

Last year I wrote a Holy Week devotional book to enable busy Christians to keep every day sacred. The book was enjoyed by many people and so I’ve decided to write another one for 2014.

            

Each day is divided into three separate parts: - a short morning devotion, a mid-day prayer, and an evening poem of reflection. There is also a different art image for each day to help the readers meditate. By the end of the book, Holy Week should become more meaningful to everyone who undertakes and completes this journey.

            

God bless you all.

               

  John Stuart

           Pastor of Erin Presbyterian Church

            Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

            traqair@aol.com