Recap of Holy Week:
Palm Sunday:
Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the king of Israel!” John 12:12-13.
Holy Monday and Tuesday:
Jesus spent time teaching in Jerusalem. Parable of the Fig Tree.
Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Matthew 24:32-35.
SPY Wednesday:
Judas contracts with priests to commit the ultimate betrayal.
Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve disciples. He went to the chief priests and asked, “How much will you give me if I help you arrest Jesus?” They paid Judas 30 silver coins, and from then on he started looking for a good chance to betray Jesus. Mark 14:19-11
Maundy Thursday:
The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 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 his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. John 13:2-5.
Good Friday:
From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Matthew 27:45-46.
Silent Saturday:
The world went dark. The tomb was dark. The tomb was silent. Today, we are to sit silently and contemplate the meaning of death on the cross. We think about what to do in the wait between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. Remember in our silence, we can anticipate His return.
“Jesus knew God would not leave him alone in the grave. You need to know, God will not leave you alone with your struggles. His silence is not his absence, inactivity is never apathy.” Max Lucado.
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