Easter Bible reading plan
Join us for a summary walk through the life of Jesus. Journey toward Resurrection Day with a renewed vision and appreciation for the life of Jesus Christ. Each day you will find a link to the Bible passage for that day and helpful resources for your study.March 1. Jesus Prophesied
Read Isaiah 53 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Is the "The Suffering Servant" prophecy in Isaiah 53 about Jesus?
- Where is the death and resurrection of Messiah prophesied in Hebrew Scriptures?
- For Kids: Does the Bible talk about Jesus before He was born?
March 2. Jesus is Born
Read Luke 2:1-38 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why is the virgin birth so important?
- What does Matthew 1:18-24 (a parallel passage) mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Why is the virgin birth important?
March 3. Jesus' Childhood
Read Luke 2:39-52 here.
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March 4. John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Read Matthew 3:1-12 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who was John the Baptist in the Bible?
- What does Matthew 3:1-12 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Who was John the Baptist?
March 5. Jesus is Baptized
Read Matthew 3:13-17 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why was Jesus baptized?
- What is the importance of Jesus' baptism?
- What does Matthew 3:13-17 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Why was Jesus baptized?
March 6. Jesus is Tempted
Read Matthew 4 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
- Could Jesus have sinned?
- What does Matthew 4 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For teens: Is it a sin to be tempted?
- For Kids: Why was Jesus tempted by Satan? What can we learn from it?
March 7. Jesus' First Miracle
Read John 2 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?
- What does John 2:1-23 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Teens: Did the miracles in the Bible really happen?
- For Kids: What was Jesus’ first miracle?
March 8. Jesus is Rejected
Read Luke 4 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?
- Why is Jesus called Jesus of Nazareth?
- What does Mark 6:1-6 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Why did people in the Bible reject Jesus? Do people still reject Jesus?
March 9. We Meet the Disciples
Read Matthew 9:9-13 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who were the twelve (12) disciples / apostles of Jesus Christ?
- What does Mark 9:9-13 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: How did Jesus choose the twelve disciples?
March 10. Blessed Are...
Read Matthew 5 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What are the beatitudes?
- The Sermon on the Mount "“ What is it?
- What does Matthew 5:1-48 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: What was the Sermon on the Mount? What does Jesus teach us?
March 11. A Sample of Jesus' Miracles
Read Matthew 8 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What were the miracles of Jesus?
- What does Matthew 8:1-34 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For kids: How did Jesus do miracles?
- For teens: Did the miracles in the Bible really happen?
March 12. The Pharisees Respond
Read Matthew 12 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who were the Pharisees?
- Who was the Beelzebub that the Pharisees attributed Christ's work to?
- What does Matthew 12:1-50 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For kids: Who were the Sadducees and Pharisees?
March 13. Jesus Preaches in Parables
Read Matthew 13 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is a parable?
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?
- What does Matthew 13:1-58 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For kids: What is a parable?
- For teens: How can I understand Jesus' parables?
March 14. Jesus Meets Nicodemus
Read John 3.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who was Nicodemus in the Bible?
- What do Christian mean by saying they are born again?
- What does John 3 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For kids: What does it mean to be born again?
- For teens: Are my past, present, and future sins forgiven?
March 15. Jesus and the Woman of Samaria
Read John 4.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What can we learn from the woman at the well?
- How did Jesus interact with women?
- What does John 4 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Who was the woman at the well? What can we learn from the way Jesus treated her?
March 16. Jesus Calms the Storm
Read Mark 4.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm?
- What did Jesus mean when He said, "Peace! Be still!"?
- What does Mark 4:1-41 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Did Jesus really tell a storm to be quiet?
March 17. Jesus Heals
Read Mark 5.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?
- What is the meaning of the story of the woman with the issue of blood?
- What does Mark 5:1-43 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: I heard Jesus put demons in some pigs! What’s that about?
March 18. Jesus Feeds 5,000
Read John 6.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What can we learn from Jesus' feeding of the 5,000?
- What does John 6:1-15 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Did Jesus use a little boy’s lunch to feed 5,000 people?
March 19. Who Jesus Is
Read Matthew 16.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why did Jesus ask the disciples, "Who do you say that I am?"
- What is the rock in Matthew 16:18?
- What is the Messianic Secret?
- For kids: Who is Jesus?
March 20. The Transfiguration
Read Matthew 17.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What was the meaning and importance of the Transfiguration?
- Why is the Transfiguration significant?
- What does Matthew 17:1-13 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Was Jesus actually glowing on the mountain with Moses and Elijah?
March 21. Jesus Teaches
Read Matthew 18.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who is greatest in the kingdom?
- Why would God leave the 99 to find 1?
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant?
- What does Matthew 18:1-35 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: What’s the story of the lost sheep?
March 22. Little Children and A Rich Young Ruler
Read Matthew 19.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Does the Bible talk about they way Jesus interacted with children?
- Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
- What does Matthew 19:13-30 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For kids: Did Jesus talk to children when He lived on earth?
March 23. Disciples Sent Out
Read Luke 10:1-24.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who were the 70 (or 72) disciples in Luke 10?
- How can I know if I am being called to serve as a missionary?
- For kids: Why did Jesus have disciples?
March 24. The Good Samaritan?
Read Luke 10:25-37.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
- What is a Samaritan?
- For Kids: What can I learn from the Good Samaritan?
March 25. The Prodigal Son
Read Luke 15.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
- What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?
- For Kids: Who is the prodigal son?
March 26. Jesus Teaches About Prayer
Read Matthew 6.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
- How are we supposed to pray?
- What does Matthew 6:1-34 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For kids: Why did Jesus say we should pray the Lord's Prayer?
- For teens: What's the right way to pray?
March 27. Jesus Raises Lazarus
Read John 11 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who was Lazarus in the Bible?
- What does John 11:1-57 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Did Jesus really raise Lazarus from the dead?
March 28. Hosanna! Palm Sunday
Read Matthew 21:1-11.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the significance of the triumphal entry?
- What does hosanna mean?
- What does Matthew 21:1-11 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For teens: What is Palm Sunday?
- For kids: What is Palm Sunday?
March 29. Jesus Clears the Temple; Jesus Teaches
Read Matthew 21:12-46.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple?
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard?
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?
- What does Matthew 21:12-46 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Did Jesus get so angry He turned over tables? I thought anger was a sin.
March 30. Olivet Discourse
Read Mark 13.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the Olivet Discourse?
- What does Mark 13:1-37 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
March 31. Jesus' Body is Anointed
Read Mark 14:1-12.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Who was Mary of Bethany?
- What is the significance of Jesus being anointed by a woman with expensive perfume?
- What is alabaster?
- What does Mark 14:1-12 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
- For Kids: Why did a lady pour perfume all over Jesus?
April 1. Passover Meal and Last Supper
Read John 13 and Luke 22.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the meaning and importance of the Last Supper?
- What happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?
- What trials of Jesus led to His crucifixion?
- For kids: What is communion and the Lord’s Supper?
- What does John 13 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
April 2. Jesus is Crucified, Dies, and is Buried
Read Mark 15 here.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What was crucifixion like?
- Why did Jesus have to die?
- For kids: Why did people want to kill Jesus and why did God let them?
- For teens: What is Good Friday?
- What does Mark 15 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
April 3. Kenosis
Read Philippians 2.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is kenosis?
- Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
- For kids: Why did Jesus die?
- What does Philippians 2:1-30 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
April 4. He is Risen!
Read Mark 16.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?
- Was Jesus really resurrected?
- For kids: Why is Jesus’ resurrection important?
- What does Mark 16:1-20 mean? Start reading our commentary here. Click "Next verse" to continue through the passage.
April 5. The Great Commission and the Ascension of Jesus
Read Matthew 28 and Luke 24.
FAQ from our network of sites:
- What is the Great Commission?
- Why is the ascension of Jesus Christ important?
- For kids: What happened to Jesus after He rose from the dead?
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