Explore Easter With a New 14-Day Reading Plan on YouVersion
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' biblical insights on the resurrection — now available as a free reading plan
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a footnote to the Christian faith. It is the foundation of it. Yet for many believers, Easter passes each year as a seasonal observance rather than a life-altering encounter with the most significant event in human history.
That is precisely why the MLJ Trust is pleased to announce the release of a new 14-day YouVersion Bible reading plan: "Easter and the Resurrection: Encountering the Risen Christ."
You can access the plan for free here: 👉 https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/67011-easter-and-the-resurrection-encountering-
What the Plan Covers
Over fourteen days, this reading plan walks through Dr. Lloyd-Jones' most powerful biblical insights on the resurrection — drawn from his expository preaching on key New Testament texts. Each daily devotion pairs a scripture passage with a focused reflection adapted from his sermons, guiding readers from the historical reality of the empty tomb to the practical implications of resurrection life.
Topics across the fourteen days include:
- The wonder of the resurrection and its theological necessity
- The historical evidence for Christ's bodily resurrection
- The resurrection's relevance in today's skeptical world
- Paul's devastating logic: what it would mean if Christ were not risen
- Christ's victory over death and what that means for believers now
- The resurrection body and the Christian's future hope
- Justification and how the resurrection seals God's verdict over the believer
- Living in light of the resurrection — not as a doctrine alone, but as a present power
Why Dr. Lloyd-Jones on the Resurrection?
Few preachers of the twentieth century engaged the resurrection with the intellectual rigor and pastoral urgency that characterized Dr. Lloyd-Jones' ministry. He refused to allow the resurrection to be reduced to religious sentiment or seasonal ritual. As he put it, the resurrection is "God's receipt for Calvary" — the Father's declaration that the atoning work of the Son was accepted in full.
Dr. Lloyd-Jones consistently challenged what he called "functional denial" — the condition of a Christian who affirms the resurrection intellectually while living as though Jesus were still in the tomb. This reading plan is designed to close that gap: to move resurrection belief from the realm of doctrine into the daily experience of the believer.
Perfect for Personal Use, Small Groups, and Easter Preparation
Whether you are preparing your own heart for Easter, leading a small group through the season, or simply seeking to deepen your grasp of Christianity's most foundational truth, this plan provides a structured and substantive guide. Each day's devotion takes approximately five to seven minutes to read and reflect on — accessible without being shallow.
The plan is available in English and is free to start at any time on the YouVersion Bible App, the world's most widely used Bible platform.
Start the Plan Today
You do not need to wait for Easter Sunday to begin. The resurrection is not a once-a-year truth — it is, as Dr. Lloyd-Jones preached throughout his ministry, the living center of the Christian gospel.
Begin the 14-day plan here: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/67011-easter-and-the-resurrection-encountering-
The MLJ Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the free global distribution of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' expository preaching. Over 1,600 sermons are available at no cost at mljtrust.org.