Total Readings: Matthew 27:62-66; Luke 23:56 Readings Explained: Luke 23:56 = Women Rested on the Sabbath Matthew 27:62-66 = Jewish Leaders Request Guard from Pilate Some extra explanations: The Saturday in Holy Week is most commonly called “Holy Saturday.” We remember Jesus’ time in the tomb. It is also known as “Black Saturday”, “Easter Eve”, or… Read More »
Total Readings: Matthew 26:57-75, 27:1-51, 54-61; Mark 14:53-72, 15:1-48; Luke 22:54-71, 23:1-53; John 18:13-40, 19:1-42 Readings Explained: John 18:13-24 = Preliminary Hearing Before Annas In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, we read of Peter’s First Denial , Jesus’ Trial Before Caiaphas, Peter’s Second Denial, Peter’s Third Denial and The Rooster’s Crow, Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate.… Read More »
Total Readings: Matthew 26:21-56; Mark 14:18-52; Luke 22:15-23, 31-34, 39-53; John 13:1-38, 16:29-33, 18:1-12; I Corinthians 11:23-25
Total Reading: Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16; Mark 14:1-2, 10-11; Luke 22:1-6 Readings Explained: Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2 = The Plot to Kill Jesus Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6 = Judas and Betrayal Agreement Some extra explanations: Passover was a huge celebration commemorating the “passing over” of the death angel over the homes of… Read More »
Total Reading: Matthew 21:20-22, 24:1-14; Mark 11:20-26, 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-28; John 12:20-36 Readings Explained: Matthew 21:20-22; Mark 11:20-26 = Fig Tree Withered John 12:20-36 = The Greeks Seek Jesus Matthew 24:1-14; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-28 = End Times Predictions
MONDAY Total Reading: Matthew 21:12-29; Mark 11:12-19; Luke 19:45-48 Readings Explained: Matthew 21:18-19; Mark 11:12-14 = The “Cursing” of the Fig Tree Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46 = The Cleansing of The Temple Mark 11:18-19; Luke 19:47-48 = Crowd’s Reaction, Growing Conspiracies Mark 11:19 = Jesus Leaves Jerusalem
Palm Sunday Total Reading: Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19 Readings Explained: Matthew 21:1-9; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19 = Riding the Donkey into Jerusalem Matthew 21:10-16; Mark 11:11 = Jesus at the Temple Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:11 = Jesus Returns to Bethany Where He Spends the Night
Some Thoughts: Lamenting is a word I’ve just noticed recently. Sometimes we ask whether it’s “okay” to lament. There are many incidents in the Bible where the author lamented.
Scripture: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14 I’ve prayed that verse many days, months, years: I recently realized how important it is to constantly be in dialogue with Jesus, which leads to speaking His name –… Read More »
Jeff and I have been sharing what it looks like for “The Two Becoming One” and “me” to “we”. It seems the more I see the beautiful illustration of marriage and Christ being the bridegroom and we (the Church) being the bride, the more insights the Holy Spirit gives!
