Zakhariya 11 - Kalanga Bible (KBTP)

Day 1: The Triumphal Entry

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Reflection: Jesus enters Jerusalem as a humble king, riding on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. The people welcomed Him with palm branches, shouting “Hosanna!” meaning “Save us now!” Yet, just days later, the same crowd would demand His crucifixion. This event challenges us to examine our own hearts—do we only worship Jesus when it’s convenient, or do we truly submit to Him as King in every part of our lives?
Prayer: Lord, help me to recognize You as my King in all aspects of life. May I not be swayed by the opinions of others but remain faithful to You. Amen.
Engagement: How do you prepare your heart to welcome Jesus?

Day 2: Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19
Reflection: Jesus enters the temple and finds it filled with merchants taking advantage of worshippers. In righteous anger, He overturns the tables, declaring, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of robbers.” This moment reminds us that Jesus desires true, heartfelt worship, not empty rituals or personal gain. Just as He cleansed the temple, He calls us to examine our own hearts. What distractions or sinful habits might be hindering our relationship with Him?
Prayer: Jesus, cleanse my heart of anything that distracts me from You. May my worship be pure and my life reflect Your holiness. Amen.
Engagement: What is one thing you need to remove from your life to focus more on God?

Day 3: The Last Supper

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23
Reflection: As Jesus shares His final meal with His disciples, He breaks the bread and takes the cup, instituting the Lord’s Supper as a remembrance of His sacrifice. This moment is deeply significant—it reminds us of Christ’s suffering, His willingness to give Himself for us, and the new covenant He established in His blood. Every time we take communion, we are called to reflect on our relationship with Him. Are we truly living in gratitude and obedience to His sacrifice?
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your sacrifice. Help me to live in a way that honors Your love and grace. Amen.
Engagement: What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you?

Day 4: Praying in Gethsemane

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46
Reflection: In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays in deep sorrow, knowing the suffering that awaits Him. His words, “Not my will, but Yours be done,” demonstrate His total surrender to the Father’s plan. This moment teaches us that even in our darkest struggles, we can bring our burdens to God. Jesus understands our pain, our fears, and our struggles, and He invites us to trust Him completely, even when we do not understand His plan.
Prayer: Lord, give me the strength to follow Your will, even when it’s difficult. Teach me to trust in Your perfect plan. Amen.
Engagement: How can you trust God more in difficult situations?

Day 5: Betrayal and Arrest

Scripture: John 18:1-14
Reflection: Judas, one of Jesus’ own disciples, betrays Him with a kiss. The soldiers seize Jesus while His disciples flee in fear. Even in this painful moment, Jesus remains calm, knowing that He is fulfilling the Father’s plan. Betrayal is one of the deepest wounds we can experience, yet Jesus shows us that God’s purpose is greater than any human failure. When we feel abandoned or betrayed, we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus has walked this path before us and understands our pain.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for loving me despite my shortcomings. Help me remain faithful to You, even when life is difficult. Amen.
Engagement: Have you ever felt betrayed? How did you find peace in God?

Day 6: The Trial of Jesus

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25
Reflection: Jesus is falsely accused, yet He remains silent before His accusers. He does not defend Himself or retaliate, trusting in God’s justice. How often do we feel the need to defend ourselves or seek revenge when treated unfairly? Jesus’ example teaches us the power of trusting in God’s timing and justice rather than taking matters into our own hands. True strength lies in surrendering our battles to Him.
Prayer: Lord, help me trust You even when facing injustice. Teach me to respond with grace and faith. Amen.
Engagement: Have you ever been misunderstood? How did you respond?

Day 7: The Crucifixion

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56
Reflection: Jesus endures immense physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering on the cross. He cries out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” as He bears the weight of our sin. Yet, in His final breath, He declares, “It is finished!” The cross is the greatest display of love—the sacrifice that made salvation possible for us. Have we truly grasped the depth of what Jesus endured for us? And how are we living in response to that sacrifice?
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for dying in my place. May I live every day in gratitude for Your love. Amen.
Engagement: What does the cross mean to you personally?

Day 8: Jesus is Buried

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47
Reflection: Jesus’ body is laid in a tomb, and for His followers, it seems like all hope is lost. But what they do not see is that God is still at work. Often, we face seasons of waiting where it feels like nothing is happening, yet God is always preparing something greater. If you’re in a season of uncertainty, trust that resurrection is coming.
Prayer: Lord, when I face dark seasons, help me trust that You are still working. Amen.
Engagement: Have you ever experienced a season of waiting? How did God show up?

Day 9: The Empty Tomb

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Reflection: The greatest news in history—the tomb is empty! Jesus has conquered sin and death, offering us eternal life. This moment is the foundation of our faith. If Jesus is alive, we have hope beyond this life, and our faith is not in vain. Are we living in the power of His resurrection daily?
Prayer: Jesus, You are alive! Fill my heart with resurrection joy. Amen.
Engagement: How does the resurrection impact your faith?

Day 10: Jesus Appears to His Disciples

Scripture: John 20:19-29
Reflection: Jesus appears to His disciples, bringing peace. Thomas, who doubted, sees the risen Lord and believes. Many of us struggle with doubt, yet Jesus meets us where we are. He invites us to trust Him, even when we cannot see the full picture. Are we placing our faith in His promises, even in times of uncertainty?
Prayer: Lord, strengthen my faith and remove my doubts. Help me trust You completely. Amen.
Engagement: Have you ever struggled with doubt? How did God reveal Himself to you?

1 Zhula mikoba iyo iwe Lebanoni,

kuti ndizo moto uje miti yenyu ye misida!

2 Lilani mubumbuluke imwi miti ye misipuri ngobe misida yawa,

miti yakasima yakolomogwa!

Lilani imwi miti ye mioko ye Bhashani,

ishaka tjikulu tjatemiwa!

3 Ihwani tjililo tje balisi,

mafulo abo mabuya akolomogwa!

Ihwani bomba kwe shumba,

ishaka tjakamandana tje Jorodani tjakolomogwa!

Balisi babili

4 Yetji nditjo tjinolebgwa ndi Yahwe Ndzimu wangu beti, “Fudza mbudzi ne pkhwizi dzakabigigwa ntome kuti dzibulawe. 5 Batengi badzo banodzibulaya ngono banobhuda koga basalobgwa shamu. Ibo banodzitenga banoti, ‘Kudzani Yahwe, ndakafuma!’ Balisi abana ngoni mu bali. 6 Ngobe anditjowobe ne ngoni mu bagali be shango iyeyi, kojalo Yahwe. Bonani, ndowolonga nthu mmwe ne mmwe mu luboko gwe mmwe naye ne mu luboko gwa mambo uwe, ngono banowotshambilidza bathu mu shango ngono imi anditowobadzutunula mu maboko abo.”

7 Ndizo ndakalisa pkhwizi ne mbudzi dzakabigigwa ntome kuti dzibhayiwe, kwazo kwazo idzo dzakatshambilidziwa. Kudwapo ndakatola swimbo mbili ngono adana imwe nditi, “Ngoni” imwe aidana nditi, “Bhatana.” Ndakafudza pkhwizi ne mbudzi. 8 Mu mwedzi uli nng'ompela ndakalobesa balisi batatu. Ndakabe ndipela meya nge kwabo ngono naibo bakabe basingatjandishake. 9 Ngono ndakati, “Anditjowobe nlisi wenyu. Tjinofa ngatjife, tjinokolomoka ngatjikolomoke. Ibabo basala ngabaje nyama ye bamwe.”

10 Kudwapo ndakatola swimbo yangu inodang'wa Ngoni aivuna nditjinyulula tjidumano tjandakabe ndathama ne bathu bose. 11 Ndizo tjidumano tjakatjinyulugwa mu zhuba ilelo. Ibabo bakabe batenga be betengesa pkhwizi ne mbudzi bakabe bakandilingilila ngono bakaziba kuti lakabe lili dama la Yahwe. 12 Ipapo ndakababudza nditi, “Ha mubona ili itjo tjakalulwama, mu ndipe ntengo wangu koga ha kusakajalo muzwibigile iwo.” Ndizo bakandilipa shekele dze siliva dzili makumi ali matatu (30).

13 Ngono Yahwe bakandidwa bakati, “Udziposele mbumbi we hali,” themba iyeyi hwulu yabandiyela ndiyo! Ndizo bakatola shekele dze siliva dzili makumi matatu (30) bakadziposela mu Ng'umba ya Yahwe ku mbumbi we hali.

14 Kudwapo ndakavuna swimbo yangu ye bubili inodang'wa Bhatana, ndivuna bukamu pakati kwa Juda na Iziraela.

15 Ipapo Yahwe bakandidwa bakati, “Tola kakale zwithu zwe nlisi we tjilengwe. 16 Ngoti bona, imi ndowobiga nlisi mu shango usina hanya ne dzinoloba kene kushaka dzakalashika kene kupodza dzakakubala kene kufudza mbuyanana koga unowoja nyama ye dzakakola ebuya epalulanya thozo dzadzo.

17 “Yee mme wee! Wapalala iwe nlisi usi watjimwe,

iwe unofupatila mbudzi ne pkhwizi!

Atshene thumo linga nloba luboko ne zhisho lile le luji!

Atshene luboko gugwe gungaswaba,

zhisho le luji lipofupalile tjatjose!”