Tag: Holy Week
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Deceiving the SS
On Sunday, Jesus went into Jerusalem and tossed the tables in the outer courts of the temple. So far, on Monday, He has cursed a fig tree. Jesus is going back to the temple to continue His work. In today’s text, we see a dilemma often presented in Christian ethics. We are commanded not to…
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Cursed Trees and Cast Mountains
On Sunday, Jesus went into Jerusalem and cleansed the temple—tossing the tables of those who sold sacrifices and changed money, making the temple a market rather than a house of prayer for all nations. He spent the night in Bethany and now, Monday, travels back to Jerusalem. Matthew 21:18-22 Now in the morning, when He…
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It’s All About the Temple
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and her colt. He rides up to the temple and enters. The crowds called Him the son of David, the rightful heir to David’s throne. David is known for reforming the nation of Israel concerning her religious practices (cf. 1 Chronicles 15ff). Jesus, who fulfilled David’s typological reign,…
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The Triumph of Christ
To introduce Holy Week, Matthew made sure we saw Jesus’s loving compassion. Just like he saw and condescended to to two blind beggars (cf. 20:29-34), he condescended to all humanity in order to give Himself as a ransom for many (cf. 20:28). It turns out that Jesus’s interaction with the blind men was a picture…
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Holy Week Timeline: According to Matthew’s Gospel
Holy Week at a Glance Sunday (21:1-17) Triumphal Entry Into JerusalemCleansing of the TempleJesus and His disciples spent the night in Bethany. Start in 28:1 (Sunday) and trace the days of the week back.28:17 Monday (21:18-23:39) Jesus curses a fig tree.Jesus’s authority is questioned.Jesus tells parables and answers accusations.Jesus exposes the religious leaders in Jerusalem…
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Did the Father Forsake Jesus on the Cross?
Submit your questions on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or using the contact page. This question was asked by one of our church members following the Easter holiday. I want to address the question as biblically and as honestly as possible. Logically, we know that it is impossible for God to be separated from Himself. We also…
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Before Easter, consider these things
Over the course of this week, we’ve been walking through Jesus’ teachings about His own death and resurrection according to Matthew’s Gospel. Those videos can be viewed below and the series will be downloadable this week from the church website. We walked through Matthew 24:1-26:5, where Jesus both states that all the things He described…