Calvary to Pentecost covers the two weekends that brought profound change to the world - Calvary and Pentecost. The first was marked by Jesus’ death and resurrection, the next by the Holy Spirit’s presence and anointing.

The climax and transitions represented by the events of these weekends—and the 50 days between—transformed the biblical narrative, reframed God’s involvement with us, gave birth to the church and released fresh opportunities for us to experience Him.

Calvary to Pentecost explores the intrigue, tragedy and excitement of this time, the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection, and the meaning of Pentecost, when the apostle Peter explained where Jesus had gone and what He was doing.

The 50 two-page devotional readings in Calvary to Pentecost will inspire you in your relationship with God and empower you for ministry.

Calvary prepared the way for Pentecost—and for us.

You might use these 50 readings as:

• Easter devotional readings -  personal devotional reflections, perhaps starting at Easter time and reading one each day onwards
• Devotional reading each week for close to a year—giving time to pray, assimilate and share your discoveries with others
• inspiring material for small group discussion—either reading the reflections together, or agreeing to read beforehand, then meeting in a café or home to reflect on your responses
• empowering team-meeting devotions for church and mission movement leaders—the readings tell the story of Jesus’ mission and His call to us to mission
• vision-building gospel readings for church-planting teams preparing launch new missional communities, households of faith or congregations. With Pentecost being the birthday of the Christian church, some churches may work through the 50 reflections from Easter and plan to give birth on Pentecost weekend.
• Share with a friend, neighbour or work colleague!