Holy Week

The Crushing of Christ

In today’s Good Friday service, we investigate a particular portion of Isaiah’s Suffering Servant prophecy in Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Notice the details of the sufferings of Jesus; …

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Holy Wednesday and the Value System of Jesus

Jesus’ Wednesday of the Week of Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Resurrection Today is often called “Holy Wednesday” because of the significance of this day in the life of our Lord. Let’s pick up the events of Jesus’ Wednesday in John 12:1-8. Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus …

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Palm Sunday and the Politics and Religion of Jesus

Today is the first day of what is often named “Holy Week.” Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday Holy Monday to Spy Wednesday Maundy (mandate) Thursday Good (from the now archaic meaning of holy) Friday Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) MCA Church is committed, this year, to the celebration of the Jewish feasts.  Passover celebrates the Jewish …

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Reflect on the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus during Holy Week

One of the highlights of my year is the celebration of Holy Week. The joy of Palm Sunday, deep reflection of Good Friday, the quietness of Holy Saturday, and the sheer exuberance of Resurrection Sunday are abidingly meaningful. The MCA Good Friday Service, from 12-1 PM, rivets our attention on Jesus’ death, the shedding of …

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