Jesus and the Cross

Week 4 (Jan 19–25, 2026)

Devotion

🔴 RED

The red colour brings us to the heart of the Christian message. Jesus is the promised serpent crusher who stepped into the darkness for us. He revealed God’s authority, taught us what God is like, and laid down his life on the cross so that sinners could be forgiven and brought back to God. He has atoned for our sins and reconciled us to God and each other.

Red points us to Jesus — the promised serpent crusher. Jesus entered the darkness, showed God’s authority, revealed God’s character, and laid down his life on the cross so that sinners could be forgiven.

Daily Readings

Monday 19 Jan — Mark 1:14–15

“The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe.”

Tuesday 20 Jan — Mark 4:39–41

“Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Wednesday 21 Jan — Luke 7:48–50

“Your sins are forgiven.”

Thursday 22 Jan — John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd… lays down his life.”

Friday 23 Jan — John 19:30

“It is finished.”

Saturday 24 Jan — Romans 5:8

“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Sunday 25 Jan — Colossians 1:19–20

“Making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”

Memory sentence:

Jesus died to bring us back to God.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank you for entering our darkness and giving your life for us. Help us to trust fully in your forgiveness and to share this good news with those around us. Amen.