Thursday of Passion Week invites us into the most intimate picture we have of Jesus with His disciples. After three years, Jesus and His disciples had formed a bond that was more than merely teacher/follower; they were now friends (see… Read More

Wednesday of the Passion Week is often called “Silent Wednesday” and believed to be the day in which Judas arranged for the betrayal of Jesus. It seems appropriate that a man who sought riches through betrayal would receive silence as… Read More

Jesus goes back into Jerusalem and is immediately challenged by the religious leaders: “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?” These two questions set off a theological explosion since these two questions focus… Read More

It’s the day after the “Triumphal Entry” and Jesus re-enters Jerusalem, but this time he is walking. There is no ceremony, no joy-filled cheers, no shouts for deliverance. It is early and Jesus is hungry. Jesus sees a fig tree… Read More

Jesus and His disciples were headed to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. This, however, would not be a normal visit to Jerusalem. On this day, there was much fanfare about Jesus with some people shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David!… Read More