Holy Week
The Triumphal Entry: The King Who Comes in Humility (Mark 11:1–11)
In Mark 11:1–11, Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a colt as crowds shout praise. This triumphal entry reveals Him as the promised King—humble, purposeful, and obedient—who accepts public worship while moving resolutely toward the cross.
Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper: Covenant in Bread (Flesh) and Wine (Blood)
Matthew 26:26–29 describes the moment when Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper. What you consume at the Lord’s table changes how you live in the world. Matthew 26:26–29 (NASB 2020) 26 Now while they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after blessing it, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; […]
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: When Loyalty Is Sold for Silver
Matthew 26:14–16 describes the moment when Judas agrees to betray Jesus. What is Jesus worth to you, especially when Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver? 📖 Matthew 26:14–16 (NASB 2020) 14 Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priestsm15 and said, “What are you willing to give me […]
Jesus Anointed at Bethany: The Fragrance of Wholehearted Worship
Matthew 26:6–13 describes the event of Jesus anointed at Bethany, a significant moment in the Gospel narratives that illustrates profound devotion. Wholehearted devotion always leaves a lasting fragrance, much like Jesus anointed at Bethany. Matthew 26:6–13 (NASB 2020) 6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to […]
The Plot to Kill Jesus: When Evil Plans Trigger Divine Purpose
Matthew 26:1–5 discusses the plot to kill Jesus, marking a pivotal moment in the scripture. Sometimes the enemy’s plot becomes the platform for God’s glory. Matthew 26:1–5 (NASB 2020) 1 When Jesus had finished all these words, He said to His disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of […]