Category: New Testament
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Good Friday
Losing Written by Kristen Theological Background With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last Mark 15:37 Mark 15. Good Friday, or Holy Friday, is a solemn day. It marks the day Jesus willingly succumbed to the Roman domination system and died without fanfare or rescue. The cross is a symbol of Roman imperialism. It was…
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Maundy Thursday
Participation Written by Kristen Theological Background While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.“This…
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Wednesday of Holy Week
Acceptance Written by Kristen Theological Background “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. Mark 14: 6-7 Mark 14:1-11. The tensions continue to build. On…
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Tuesday of Holy Week
Stories Written by Kristen Theological Background Jesus then began to speak to them in parables Mark 12:1 NIV Mark 11:27-13:37. Most of Tuesday consists of conflicts with Temple authorities and associated leaders (Borg and Crossan). It also contains what scholars call the “little apocalypse,” which is Mark’s account of Jesus foretelling the destruction of the…
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Monday of Holy Week
Symbols Written by Kristen Theological Background The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Then he said to…
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Palm Sunday
Reversal Written by Kristen Theological Background Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,“Hosanna!”“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Jesus entered Jerusalem Mark 11: 9-11 NIV Mark 11:1-11. It was standard practice for Roman governors to be in…
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The Easter Story: Mark
Two thousand years ago, a Judean man lived and taught in a place ruled by the Roman empire. His final week has been analyzed, dissected, praised, and reflected on for centuries. Theology–an entire religion—formed in relation to his life and his death. According to the records left by his friends and followers, his last days…
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Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background of Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6 Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. When they had rowed about three or…
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Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background of Matthew 13; Luke 8;13 Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. “The kingdom of heaven is like this…” Matthew 13:33…
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Matthew 11-12; Luke 11
Story contributed by Kristen Click here for the theological background of Matthew 11-12; Luke 11. Remember, repetition helps children internalize and make connections. It might be a good idea to read the same story every day for a week. You can add different activities every day. “Come to me, all you who are weary and…
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