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Passion Week

Day 5

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Passion Week.

Today (day 5) is a day so full it cannot be contained in one day, it spills over into the night.

It was Preparation Day for the Passover.

Matthew 26: 17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
18 And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’”
19 The disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.
via Matthew 26 NASB – The Plot to Kill Jesus – When Jesus had – Bible Gateway.

Look at 19. They did as Jesus had directed them!

Let that sink in.

Here’s a link to

Matthew 26

for your convenience.  All Text references are linked for your ease of reading.

And in the PM the Passover began at 6 o’clock.  Dr. Younce’s chart [Italics and Text references I have added] reads:

1st cup  (see Luke 22:17-20)
LORD’s Supper (see Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-23; I Cor. 11:23-26)
Wash Disciples’ Feet (see John 13:1-20)
Dismissal of Judas (see John 13: 27-30)
Upper Room Discourse (see John 13:31-14:31)

And what a rich discourse it was! Such as
‘Let not your heart be troubled:
In My Father’s House are many mansions
I will not leave you as orphans, the Helper will come

Get up, let us go from here.
via John 13:31-14:31 NASB – Therefore when he had gone out, Jesus – Bible Gateway.

MIDNIGHT (comes and He is still teaching. He has had little precious sleep this week, desiring to give His all to His disciples before He gave HIS ALL.)

Teaching on the Way to Gethsemane (See John 15 and 16)
(His) High Priestly Prayer (See John 17)
(His) Garden Prayer (See Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1)
(His) Arrest (See Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-11)

John 18: 3 Judas then, having received the Roman cohort and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
via John 18 NASB – Judas Betrays Jesus – When Jesus had – Bible Gateway.

Really, you need to read the TEXT and watch Him interact with them. He is AWESOME!
They came after Him with lanterns, torches and weapons!
Yep! it’s a dark world out there without Him and lanterns and torches and carnal weapons, give humans no hope.

1st Religious Trial (See John 18:12-14, 19-23)
Peter’s Denials Begin (See John 18:17)
2nd Religious Trial (See John 18:24; Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:54, 63-65)
Peter’s Final Denials (See Matthew 26:58, 69-75; Mark 14:54, 66-72; Luke 22:55-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27)

Friday was (is) approaching!

ABBA, this is more than a soul can absorb in one sitting, much of the Scripture Text even I have skimmed as this post was written; so much to read and see and experience, so HOLY SPIRIT, let me not just be a writer of this blog post but a reader and doer of Your Word contained here.  And I pray that too for every dear soul who comes here to read and pray.  And for every heavy heart that finds his or her way to this page, I pray You will encourage them and You will reveal to them how they can triumph in and over their pain, illnesses, diseases, broken relationships, estranged loved ones, needs, wants, lacks and all things that they bring in heart here.  LORD JESUS, thank You for being our GOD, our Savior, our LORD and Coming KING. Amen and . . .   .

We have the God-given Right to do right in this wrong World,
Praying (PFT)!

Passion Week

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Passion Week

From the time JESUS entered Jerusalem on ‘Palm Sunday’ until He was taken into the Garden, He packed in a lot of teaching.  Go with me to

Matthew 24

Theologians and folks much more learned than I believe it was on Day 3 (Tuesday) that JESUS spoke with His disciples explaining to them

The meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree (verses 32-41 of Matthew 24)
The Pharisees set out to entrap Him with their infamous Tax question

Matthew 22:15-22 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Tribute to Caesar

15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said.
16 And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any.
17 Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?”
18 But Jesus perceived their malice, and said, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?
19 Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
20 And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?”
21 They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
22 And hearing this, they were amazed, and leaving Him, they went away.
via Matthew 22:15-22 NASB – Tribute to Caesar – Then the Pharisees – Bible Gateway.

Is there anybody besides me who would like to speak so well to a passel of crafty politicians? Perhaps if I spent more time listening to JESUS I’d be enabled to do so.

And, of course, the Sadducees couldn’t let the Pharisees have all the fun so they set out to ask Him a question regarding marriage in the state of Resurrection.  Do you find it interesting that the Sadducees did not even hold to the Doctrine of a Bodily Resurrection?  (see Matthew 22:23-33 or Mark 12:18-27 and /or Luke 20:27-38)

The Sadducees having failed to find cause to charge Him, the Pharisees gave it another shot. This time the quiz was which is the great commandment. (See Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 20:39-40)

And then LORD asked the Pharisees a question: What think ye of Christ? Whose son is he?  They could not answer Him.  HE is so Wise!! (See Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44)

Never believe Satan’s lies that JESUS was a wimp! See what He said to the Pharisees! Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47.

And it is believed to be on this Third Day that JESUS observed the woman giving the widow’s mite. Oh to have a heart like hers and receive His praise. Could there be anything greater?  See Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4.

And finally for Day 3 was His Olivet Discourse on the signs of the times. See Matthew 24 and 25 and Mark 13

And with all that said, perhaps He got a couple of hours of sleep.

Oh, What a Savior!!

LORD JESUS, no words I have can describe how great You are; how good and wise and kind and gracious. Thank You, HOLY SPIRIT, for giving us Your Word to read, from which to learn and come to intimately know You. For every dear one who comes here to read and pray, I pray You will speak and impart the will and power to love You more, to love Your Word more, to worship and adore You will all our being. Thank You, JESUS, for saving us. Our words are so inadequate yet You receive our praise. Thank You, ABBA, thank You. And for the many needs represented here, thank You for touching each one with the perfect provision. Amen and . . . .   .

We have the God-given Right to do right in this wrong World,