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On the very eventful Good Friday, Jesus was betrayed by his disciple Judas and arrested, then hauled before several different authorities—first the Jewish religious leaders, then the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Sentenced to death, Jesus was crucified alongside two criminals. Upon his death, he was buried in a nearby tomb.
Matthew 26:14-27:66 New International Version (NIV)
The [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 14th 2017

This day saw the beginning of a sequence of rapidly-unfolding events that would lead to Jesus’ crucfixion. On this day, Jesus gathered with his disciples to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. During this celebration, commonly called the Last Supper because it was Jesus’ final meal before his arrest and death, Jesus established the practice [...]

12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 13th 2017

Also called Spy Wednesday, Great Wednesday, or Good Wednesday, this day is marked by the decision of Judas Iscariot—one of Jesus’ disciples—to betray Jesus to the authorities in exchange for thirty silver coins.

Matthew 26:14-16 New International Version (NIV)

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests [...]

12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 12th 2017

On these two days, Jesus made a number of appearances and addresses, most famously to “cleanse” the temple of money changers and merchants who had set up business in God’s house. Jesus also appeared at the temple courts to debate the priests and community leaders.

Matthew 21:12-25:13 New International Version (NIV)

Jesus at the Temple
12 Jesus entered [...]

16 Comments CherryPie on Apr 10th 2017

Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday, Jesus arrived at Jerusalem riding on a donkey, where he was welcomed by cheering crowds. (The “Palm” in “Palm Sunday” refers to the tree branches that the crowds used to make a path for Jesus.) His arrival—often called the Triumphal Entry—fulfilled a prophecy by the Old Testament prophet Zechariah about the [...]

8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 9th 2017

Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, the beginning of a series of events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.
The Bible Gateway shares an informative infographic of Holy Week.  The chart displays the people and events that form the Easter Story.
Leading up to Easter I will be sharing more of the Easter Story through Vision & [...]

2 Comments CherryPie on Apr 8th 2017

Who sees all beings in his own self, and his self in all beings, loses all fear.
Isa Upanishad

24 Comments CherryPie on Apr 2nd 2017

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