VII.Let’s return to this passage describing the start of the day “After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was drawing …” after the crucifixion of Jesus. Please pay close attention to the women. VIII.Matthew 28:1-10 (New Revised … Continue reading
IV.“Then go quickly and tell his disciples …” Why are the two women asked to “tell his disciples”? V.Matthew 28:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the … Continue reading
I.This week we prepare for Easter Sunday by spending time with part of Matthew’s account of the morning the resurrection was discovered. It is dawn on the first day of the week. As you spend time with these words, who … Continue reading
VII.Today, let’s return to this passage from Matthew and after reading it once again, turn attention to the second paragraph and take notice of the remarks about betrayal. VIII.Matthew 26:17-30 (New Revised Standard Version) On the first day of Unleavened … Continue reading
IV.I’d like to pick up today something in my closing remark in the last post – “ … Jesus’ remark’s about ‘body’ and ‘blood’ and ‘forgiveness’ and sharing with them in the ‘kingdom.”” Think about what Jesus “shares” with those … Continue reading
I.Last week we watched Jesus enter Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey, this week we watch him share the Passover meal with his disciples in a borrowed room. Reminds me of Jesus telling those who wished to follow him, “Foxes have … Continue reading
VIII.Let’s return to our reading from Matthew. Read it again while also holding in your mind the images of Pilate’s entry into Jerusalem we read in the previous post. IX.Matthew 21:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version) When they had come near … Continue reading
IV.Let’s continue to think about how Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem as described by Matthew and how others enter the city. Take time to read our focus passage again and hold onto any details that draw your attention. V.Matthew 21:1-11 (New … Continue reading
I.I’ve noticed in a number of bibles this passage is labeled, “Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.” Is that a fitting description? What seems to you to be “triumphal” and what seems to you to be not so “triumphal”? II.Matthew 21:1-11 … Continue reading
VIII.This week we’ve taken time to read and reread this passage several times. I trust we have not just “read over” it because it is familiar, or “read through” it since we already know what “happens” but have “read into” … Continue reading