Put Down the Sword

Making a turn toward Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday, we entered the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and subsequent arrest. Now is the time to lay down our swords, whether we have swung them in anger and fear, or have suffered wounds self-inflicted, and choose instead to follow our Savior in trust toward the Cross.

Scripture & Quotations

Malachi 3:1-2

Psalm 35:1-4

Joel 2:5

Matthew 10:34-35

Mark 11:1-10

Luke 22:35-53

Reflection

Adapted from a model by Ukrainian pastor, Yaroslav Pyzh

• Revisit the model shared on Sunday: which outer ring tends to guide your thoughts and actions? Set aside some time to really pray, asking God to shine a light on the fixations, worries, and resentments that you might release to him in trust.

Bible Project - clips shared during kids’ breakout time