While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him." Going at once to … Continue reading Maundy Thursday Reflection
Holy Week Reflection: Wednesday
Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Wednesday
Holy Week Reflection: Tuesday
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17 (NIV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vHedm6ycsY Secret Ambition by Michael W. Smith Young man up on the hillside Teaching new ways Each word winning them over Each heart a kindled flame Old men watch from the … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Tuesday
Holy Week Reflection: Monday
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. I John 4:14 (NIV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6sYVQCqhs Wonderful, Merciful Savior by Dawn Rodger Wyse & Eric Wyse Performed by Selah Wonderful, merciful Savior Precious Redeemer and Friend Who would have thought that a Lamb Could rescue the … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Monday
Palm Sunday Reflection
Beginning today through Easter I will post a short scripture passage and video each day. Regular blogging will resume after Easter. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted: "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna[c] in the highest!" Matthew … Continue reading Palm Sunday Reflection
Holy Week Reflection: Saturday
It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Saturday
Good Friday Reflection
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and twisting together a crown of thorns; they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before … Continue reading Good Friday Reflection