Episode Cross Stations | Week 2

Continue tracing Jesus’ steps toward the crucifixion, remembering what He did for you.  From where He spoke with women and criminals, to where He cared for His mother, died, and was buried—embrace our Savior’s journey to save us. 

Dates March 23-April 3, 2026
At The Table Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder and Daniel Ryan Day
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Chapter 6

In Jesus’ day, it was common for women to be marginalized and undervalued. But Jesus made a special effort to include them. In this Discover the Word conversation, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day discuss a surprising interaction between Jesus and a group of mourning women on His way to the cross. The group continues their Easter series “Cross Stations.”

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Chapter 7

On the day of His death, Jesus hung on a cross between two criminals. But even the criminals could tell Jesus didn’t belong there. Be part of the Discover the Word group as Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day examine the interactions Jesus had with the two men hanging on either side of Him. Pull a chair up to the table for another Easter week conversation.

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Chapter 8

Few things are more heartbreaking than experiencing the death of a child. But even as He hung on the cross, Jesus tried to comfort His grieving mother. In this edition of Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day look at the final moments between Jesus and His mother, Mary. It’s another “Cross Station.”

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Chapter 9

Jesus could literally have done anything He wanted—performed any miracle. Yet He chose to submit to death on a cross . . . and all the pain that went with it. In this Discover the Word conversation, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day consider the terrible suffering that Jesus endured during his final moments on the cross. It’s another discussion in their Easter series “Cross Stations.”

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Chapter 10

At Easter, we celebrate the day when Jesus conquered the grave and rose from the dead. But there would be no Easter Sunday if not for what happened on Good Friday. Join the Discover the Word group as Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day imagine the somber scene that took place as Jesus was laid in the tomb. It’s a special Good Friday edition of Discover the Word as the group wraps up their study called “Cross Stations.”

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Christians once retraced Jesus’ final steps, pausing at “stations” to remember His sacrifice. In “Cross Stations,” we follow that path through Scripture. In part two, linger at the cross and the tomb as we reflect on the moment Jesus’ body is taken down and laid in the darkness, and consider what His death means for your faith 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 19:17Matthew 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.” 

 

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