The Way of the Cross

About this book

Life in Christ is an amazing and free gift from God, but that doesn't mean that it is cheap. The Cross was very, very costly! The true life that only comes from Christ can is the most expensive gift ever given! The Way of the Cross, sometimes called The Stations of the Cross, is an old Christian tradition that helps to remind us of the cost of the Cross. Where did this tradition come from? Early on in the life of the Church, Christians would go to Jerusalem and walk the same road that Jesus walked on, called the Via Dolorosa. Eventually, Christians who couldn't go to Jerusalem set up their own "way of the cross" that they would walk, stopping to remember, and praying at each point. 14 Stations emerged devotional practice. Some of the stations come from the four Gospels. Others rose from the traditions and stories that Christians passed down from generation to generation. Reading The Way of the Cross can be hard because we see the deep suffering of Jesus. But entering into this sorrowful story only makes the empty tomb of Easter Sunday that much more amazing and joyful! Before the Easter baskets are placed out, before the nice outfits are put on, and the eggs are hidden, allow your children to walk the way of the cross. We cannot have Easter and the empty tomb without Good Friday and the Cross. This family devotion helps you share with your children the story of Christ's Passion with scripture, prayer, and simple, but powerful illustrations. Come, walk the Via Dolorosa with your family!