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Mutual Service Jesus said, “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” John 13:15 Changing my children’s diapers was often an unpleasant task, but I did it because I loved them. I’m not enthusiastic about cleaning bathrooms either—especially someone else’s bathroom—but I do it willingly because I care about the people who …

This devotion is part of our Easter series, The Last Days.

Our Father’s Business Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.” John 8:28 Four days to live. What would you be doing if you knew your time on earth was that short? …

Free to Hope Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:32 The woman needed a miracle, but she didn’t ask for one. She may have cowered in the back of the synagogue, hoping no one would notice she’d come that day. After all, who wanted to look at a disfigured woman, bent over …

The Righteous One Comes Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter. Psalm 118:19–20 Four days before the Passover feast, Jews brought an unblemished lamb into their homes—the lamb would become their atonement sacrifice (Exodus 12:3-6). Four days before …

The Bridegroom Comes What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. John 2:11 Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose to turn water into wine as his first miracle? Mary told her son about the wine running out. Did she expect him …