Holy Week

     During this week, the week before Easter we look forward to the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15).  The Resurrection is the central theme of the Christian faith.  In this week, before our Resurrection celebration, we visit the events leading up to the Resurrection.
     First, we see Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  My daughter Sarah posted a great article on Palm Sunday here: http://www.examiner.com/article/palm-sunday-traditions.  Please take a look at it.
     During the week, Jesus visited the Temple.  He overturned the moneychangers tables.  They went to the Temple to make money (not to worship).  The wrong motives of these men upset Jesus.  What are your reasons for attending Church.
     Jesus told his disciples and others in the Temple, "these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples, The Lord God, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, declares, “I will gather yet others to him besides those already gathered.” (Isaiah 56:7-8)
     During the week, Jesus prepared for Passover (setting up a place in the upper room, and assigning the Disciples things to bring to the supper)
     As we celebrate this week, let's spend time in prayer so we can fully appreciate what God has done.