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March 21, 2024
WEEK 29: Holy Cow – What a Week!
Sunday starts Holy Week – a week full of ups and downs especially for Jesus’ disciples. The week
started with Jesus entering Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Crowds erupted with shouts of joy at His entry. The disciples were riding high on the celebration. Then Jesus went to the temple and overturned the marketplace inside the temple. His followers probably freaked out. After all, this would only make powerful people angry. This event spurred the Jewish leaders to act on silencing Jesus. Thursday, the disciples celebrated Passover with Him - remembering God’s deliverance and provision to the Israelites. Passover is rich in tradition, learning, and togetherness. What a special night to spend with God’s Son! Good food, good times, laughter, and joy.
Over the next few hours, their joy and contentment took a wicked turn. Jesus was arrested and twice put on trial. Crowds that shouted His praise were now shouting “Crucify Him!” The disciples ran and hid fearful that they would be arrested too. When Jesus was crucified, only one of his followers dared to show up at the execution. Over the next few days, the disciples gathered in secret behind locked doors afraid that soldiers would be coming to collect them.
Sunday morning brought worry and bewilderment when the ladies told them that Jesus' tomb was
empty and His body was missing. That night, Jesus appeared in their midst. All the fear, disappointment, and worry melted away – Jesus is alive! Our lives are filled with ups and downs, but through it all, Jesus is in our midst too, comforting us and giving us His peace.
God's Blessings,
Delaine Schiestel
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