Journey to Easter

Day 1

Palm Sunday

Big Idea: I Will Praise Jesus!

🎵 Worship Song

Hosanna — Hillsong Worship Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Luke 19:28–38

✋ Family Activity

Take a few moments to listen to a worship song as a family and thank Jesus in a prayer.

🙏 Prayer

"Thank You, Jesus, for coming to us and showing us how to live. You are worth our time and attention, and we honor You as Lord and leader of our lives."

Day 2

Clear Out Monday

Big Idea: I Will Get Rid of Anything That Distracts Me From Living for Jesus.

🎵 Worship Song

Give Us Clean Hands — Chris Tomlin Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

Jesus Clears the Temple
Matthew 21:12–17

✋ Family Activity

Pick a drawer, closet, or room in your house and clear out the clutter, chatting with Jesus as you go.

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, we are sorry for the ways we get distracted from living life in a way that honors You. Please forgive us. We choose to give our attention to You today."

Day 3

Giving Tuesday

Big Idea: I Will Use What Jesus Has Given Me to Serve God.

🎵 Worship Song

Give Me Jesus — UPPERROOM Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

Parable of the Talents
Matthew 25:14–30

✋ Family Activity

Choose a way to give something away to someone in need — food, clothes, or another generous gift.

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, thank You for the many ways You have blessed our family. Because we have received so much goodness from You, please show us ways we can give to You and those around us."

Day 4

Faithful Wednesday

Big Idea: I Will Choose to Stick With Jesus.

🎵 Worship Song

Firm Foundation — Cody Carnes Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
Luke 22:1–6

✋ Family Activity

Choose which Easter service your family plans to attend together.

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, we are sorry for the times we haven't stuck with You and made wise choices. Please forgive us. We choose today to say No to things that are unwise or hurtful, and Yes to You and Your ways."

Day 5

Remember Thursday

Big Idea: I Will Remember What Jesus Did for Me.

🎵 Worship Song

Remembrance — Hillsong Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

The Last Supper
Matthew 26:17–30

✋ Family Activity

Get some bread and juice (or communion cups from church) and share communion as a family. Talk about ways God has helped you.

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, thank You so much for coming to earth, living, and dying for us. We choose to remember You and the sacrifice You made for us. We are grateful."

Day 6

Good Friday

Big Idea: Jesus Died for Me.

🎵 Worship Song

Jesus Paid It All — Kristian Stanfill Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

The Crucifixion
Matthew 27:32–54

✋ Family Activity

Do something kind for someone else for free — pay for a meal, bring a treat, clean around their house, or bring cards to a neighbor or nursing home.

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, thank You for sending Your one and only Son to die on the cross for us. We are amazed at Your love and kindness towards us. Help us always remember Jesus' sacrifice for us."

Day 7

Silent Saturday

Big Idea: God Is Working Even When I Can't See It.

🎵 Worship Song

Waymaker — Leeland Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

Jesus in the Tomb
Matthew 27:57–66

✋ Family Activity

Play the quiet game with your family and see who can stay quiet the longest. Talk about a time when it felt like God wasn't listening to you.

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, thank You that You are always with us, even when we can't feel or see You."

Day 8

Easter Sunday

Big Idea: Jesus Is Alive!

🎵 Worship Song

Risen — Israel & New Breed Listen on Spotify

📖 Scripture

The Resurrection
Matthew 28:1–10

✋ Family Activity

Celebrate the fact that Jesus is alive by going to an Easter service at church together!

🙏 Prayer

"Dear God, thank You that Jesus is alive. I believe that because Jesus lives, I can one day live forever with You."