Palm Sunday is past. The entry into Jerusalem, somewhat like a parade amidst the crowds shouting Hosanna, is now a dim memory. A habit I developed years ago was working my way through the Gospel accounts of the events of Holy Week, including Jesus’ teaching, arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. The Gospels spend much time recounting the week’s events that changed the world. Though I have known the story for…
Read MoreIn The Garden With Jesus
Matthew 26:36-46Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch[a]with me.” 39 And going a little farther…
Read MoreSurprises on Palm Sunday
Jesus enters Jerusalem as a victor, a hero and in less than a week, He is crucified. How quickly things change. Highs become lows, things turn quickly and we left to ponder why? Palm Sunday reminds us that victories rarely happen in front of cheering crowds. Victory are won in out of the way places and with a determined confidence born of adversity. The disciples of Jesus…
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