Easter week reflections
The good news of Easter: discovering Jesus through Holy Week
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but the good news of Easter is that Jesus is with us through every moment. He came to earth humbly, endured pain and suffering, and deeply understands our struggles.
Easter is a celebration of Jesus' victory over death and the new life he offers to all who believe.
In this free, downloadable 9-day Easter devotional, you'll journey through Holy Week with Bible verses, reflections and prayers. Each day, you'll explore a different aspect of Jesus' character and work, reflecting on how his life, death and resurrection have the power to transform us.
As you walk through Holy Week, you'll see that Jesus isn't just the bearer of good news — he is the good news of Easter.
- The good shepherd (Palm Sunday): laying down his life for us, Jesus is our loving King
- Good works (Holy Monday): calling and empowering us to do the good works God has prepared for us
- Good fruit (Holy Tuesday): cultivating Christlike character within us through the Holy Spirit
- Good God (Holy Wednesday): trusting in God's unwavering goodness, even in life's trials
- Goodness following (Holy Thursday): following Jesus' example of humility, love and sacrificial service
- Good Friday (Good Friday): reflecting on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice that offers us salvation
- Good hope (Holy Saturday): holding onto hope during seasons of waiting and uncertainty
- Good tidings (Easter Sunday): rejoicing in the joy and victory of Jesus' resurrection
- Good and faithful servant (post-Easter reflection): living faithfully in response to all that God has done
Continuing your faith journey
This 9-day Easter devotional is only the start of discovering Jesus. There is so much more you can learn about the good news of Jesus' love for you and his purpose for your life. We encourage you to continue your journey:
- Connect with your local Salvos
- Reach out to a trusted Christian you know and having a conversation
- Learn more about what it means to be a Christian
- Read stories from people whose lives have been changed through a relationship with Jesus
- Check out Salvation Army Easter Bible readings from previous years: