Episode Cross Stations | Week 1
Trace Jesus’ final steps toward the crucifixion and remember what He did for you. From where He prayed alone, was betrayed, tried, mocked, and carried His cross—experience our Savior’s journey to save us.
Chapter 1
Since Jesus’ resurrection, many Christians have visited Jerusalem to retrace the Savior’s final steps to the cross. In this Discover the Word conversation, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day begin to lead us on a metaphorical pilgrimage through Scripture . . . so that we too can experience Jesus’ journey to Calvary in a two-week study called, “Cross Stations.”
Chapter 2
Few things are more painful than being betrayed by a friend and so imagine how Jesus must have felt when Judas turned Him over to the authorities. In this edition of Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day admire the way Jesus handled His arrest . . . despite the pain of betrayal.
Chapter 3
The phrase Via Dolorosa means “the way of suffering.” And when you retrace Jesus’ steps to the cross, it becomes clear this path was aptly named. Currently on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day are considering what Jesus must have suffered on the way to Calvary. Continue the journey down the Via Dolorosa in the Bible study called, “Cross Stations.”
Chapter 4
The suffering that Jesus endured on the cross is unimaginable. But His path leading up to the crucifixion at Calvary wasn’t any less painful. Join the Discover the Word group of Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day as they discuss what Jesus suffered as He made His way to the cross. It’s another sobering conversation to prepare our hearts for Easter.
Chapter 5
Jesus was forced to carry His own cross to his execution at Calvary. But in truth, that piece of wood symbolized so much more. Be part of the Discover the Word group as Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day consider the full weight of what Jesus was carrying. It truly was “the way of suffering—the Via Dolorosa.” Be part of the team as they continue their study titled, “Cross Stations.”
About This Episode
- Show Notes
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Early Christian pilgrims once walked the path Jesus took to the cross, stopping at “stations” to remember His suffering and love. In “Cross Stations,” we slow down with Scripture and reflect on those moments together. In part one, follow Jesus from Gethsemane through His trial to the moment He carried His cross—and take time to consider how His sacrifice speaks into your own faith and life today.
Reflect
- Have you ever practiced the “Stations of the Cross”? If so, what was your experience? How do you respond now to this concept?
- The first cross station we identify is Jesus praying alone in the garden. Read Luke 22:39–46. Notice the setting and Jesus’ experience, and then think about how His prayer struggle has impacted the intimacy you now possess with God.
- Read Matthew 26:57–75 and 27:11–26. Where is Jesus in this cross station? What does He experience? How does His endurance affect you today?
- Consider the torture Jesus endured as you read Matthew 27:27–31. Can you stand with Him at this cross station and receive what He has done for you?
- Jesus carried His own cross until Simon of Cyrene was enlisted to help Him in John 19:17, Matthew 27:32–33, and Luke 23:26. How would you have responded if you were asked to help Jesus?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear Lord, You have shown us through Scripture that even small faith can be used for Your glory. Reveal to me where my faith is lacking,and help me to surrender my disbelief to Your perfect plan. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources
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- A Rumor of Hope | The Good News of Easter – https://go.odb.org/a-rumor-of-hope-the-good-news-of-easter
Watch:
- Walk in Jesus’ footsteps with The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories (Season 4)
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"It is finished." — A Discover the Word Archive episode
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