February 20, 2026 – April 3, 2026
The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha
Every year, many Christians around the world observe the season of Lent. It’s a time of intentional reflection, preparing our hearts to solemnly remember Jesus’ sacrifice and death and to joyously celebrate his resurrection on Easter. In this Groundwork series, we’ll follow Jesus to Golgotha by studying the Scriptures that inform the traditional Stations of the Cross. We’ll reflect on the meaning and significance of fourteen events from the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ trials, the crown of thorns, the cross, the words he speaks, and ultimately, his death on the cross before we celebrate his glorious resurrection. Together, we’ll let the Holy Spirit cultivate our faith as we remember how, in his magnificent love and grace, God accomplished our salvation and redemption through the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Episodes in this Series
In the Garden of Gethsemane: Jesus Prays, Judas Betrays, and Jesus is Arrested
As we study the accounts of the first two Stations of the Cross, we reflect on Jesus’ humanity, what it cost him to embark on this journey on our behalf, and what it teaches us about our faith as we follow Jesus.
Listen to this Episode February 20 , 2026
Jesus: Condemned by Religious Leaders and Denied by Peter
Reflect on the accounts of Jesus before the Sanhedrin and Peter in the courtyard, and consider the profound meaning of Jesus' experience, while discovering grace and comfort for our own fears and failures.
Listen to this Episode February 27 , 2026
Jesus: Judged, Beaten, and Crowned with Thorns
Let's reflect on how these Stations of the Cross highlight Jesus’ innocence and the magnitude of his sacrifice, and what they mean for us as his disciples today.
Listen to this Episode March 6 , 2026
Carrying Jesus' Cross on the Road to Golgotha
As we reflect on Jesus' movement toward Golgotha and ultimately his death, let’s consider the symbolism of the wooden cross placed on Jesus' shoulders, the significance of Simon of Cyrene taking up some of the burden of carrying it, what it means to bear the cross with Jesus in our lives, and how it helps us understand what to expect in a life of discipleship.
Listen to this Episode March 13 , 2026
The Daughters of Jerusalem and Jesus' Crucifixion
Jesus spoke a harrowing warning to the women he saw weeping for him along the road. Then, nailed to a cross, bearing the full weight of human sin, he spoke again. Let's reflect on his words and what they mean for us today.
Listen to this Episode March 20 , 2026
Jesus on the Cross
Witness the eleventh and twelfth Stations of the Cross, one of the shortest prayers in the Bible, and learn what these stations show about the mercy and belonging that God has for us today.
Listen to this Episode March 27 , 2026
Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection
As we arrive at the thirteenth and fourteenth Stations of the Cross, we are reminded of how much Jesus Christ endured to accomplish our salvation. Then, if we linger at the tomb a while longer, we see the power of the gospel in Christ’s glorious resurrection and celebrate his Easter victory over death.
Listen to this Episode April 3 , 2026
