30 | The Triumphal Entry | An Un-Ordinary Easter
Holy Week Prayer Guide
Scripture, Prayer, & Next Steps
Sunday, March 29 | Palm Sunday
The Triumphal Entry | Matthew 21:1-11
Pray:
• For You: Pray and surrender every area of your life to Jesus as King this week.
• For Others: Pray for friends/family who don’t know Jesus to be open to Him.
• For Venture: Pray that hearts would be ready to receive Jesus this Easter at Venture.
Next Step: Take 5 minutes to ask: “Jesus, what area of my life have I been holding back from You?” Write it down and surrender it to Him.
Monday, March 30
The Cleansing at the Temple | Matthew 21:12-17
Pray:
• For You: Ask God to clear out anything in your heart that’s keeping you from Him.
• For Others: Pray for people who feel far from God to experience renewal.
• For Venture: Pray for a spirit of repentance and worship across every Venture Church campus.
Next Step: Remove one distraction today (social media, noise, busyness) and replace it with time with God.
Tuesday, March 31
The Anointing at Bethany | Matthew 26:6-13
Pray:
• For You: Ask God to grow your devotion and love for Him.
• For Others: Pray that people would encounter Jesus personally this week.
• For Venture: Pray for powerful moments of worship and surrender during Easter worship experiences.
Next Step: Set aside intentional time today to be with Jesus and write a simple thank-you prayer.
Wednesday, April 1
The Betrayal of Jesus | Matthew 26:14-16
Pray:
• For You: Pray for a faithful heart that resists compromise and fully follows Jesus.
• For Others: Pray for those struggling with doubt, temptation, or a sense of distance from God.
• For Venture: Pray that House Churches continue to grow as communities of love, care, and spiritual growth.
Next Step: Be honest with God about where you feel tempted or distant and ask for His help.
Thursday, April 2
The Last Supper | Matthew 26:17-30
Pray:
• For You: Reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and ask Him to shape you into a life of love and service.
• For Others: Pray that people in your life would experience the kind of love that draws them closer to Jesus.
• For Venture: Pray that every person who walks into Venture would feel seen, loved, and genuinely cared for.
Next Step: Serve one person intentionally today. Encourage, give, help, or show up in a practical way.
Friday, April 3 | Good Friday
The Crucifixion | Matthew 27:11-61
Pray:
• For You: Spend time in repentance and gratitude for what Jesus has done.
• For Others: Pray for those carrying shame or guilt to experience forgiveness and freedom.
• For Venture: Pray for Good Friday worship experiences, that people will encounter the power of the cross.
Next Step: Reflect on the cross, confess sin and thank Jesus. Join us for Good Friday at Easter on your campus at 6 PM.
Saturday, April 4
The Waiting | Matthew 27:62-66
Pray:
• For You: Trust that God is working in the silence and rest in His promises.
• For Others: Pray for those in hard seasons to experience hope and peace.
• For Venture: Pray for final preparations and for every person planning to attend Easter.
Next Step: Surrender one worry to God and choose to trust Him with it.
Sunday, April 5 | Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection | Matthew 28:1-10
Pray:
• For You: Ask God to help you live in the power of new life and bold faith.
• For Others: Pray for those attending Easter to say “yes” to Jesus.
• For Venture: Pray for salvations, baptisms, and life change across every campus.
Next Step: Celebrate intentionally today! Come worship, invite someone, and share what Jesus has done in your life.
More Information:
Easter at Venture – www.venturechurch.org/easter
Baptism – www.venturechurch.org/baptism