Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2025, Christianity.com Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:03:43 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-happened-jesus-holy-tuesday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-happened-jesus-holy-tuesday.html Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith https://www.christianity.com/author/dr-sandra-hamer-smith/ You probably haven’t heard much about Holy Tuesday when people talk about Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. This day may not have any of the exciting moments that happened at the end of Holy week, but it shows hints of the coming danger and gives us some vital lessons about Jesus' values. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-the-significance-of-holy-monday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-the-significance-of-holy-monday.html Greg Grandchamp https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-grandchamp/ Jesus knew he would fulfill every promise, every Old Testament prophecy — and it was coming down to the final week. Holy Monday. The second day of what we now call Holy Week. The last Monday leading up to Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/featured-plus-pdfs/scripture-to-meditate-on-each-day-of-holy-week.html https://www.christianity.com/featured-plus-pdfs/scripture-to-meditate-on-each-day-of-holy-week.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ Reflect on the final days of Jesus’ life with these daily Bible verses—from Palm Sunday’s triumphant entry to Resurrection Sunday’s victory—each paired with a moment of Jesus' journey and a powerful truth to carry in your heart. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/plus/the-risen-jesus-invites-you-to-a-risen-life.html https://www.christianity.com/plus/the-risen-jesus-invites-you-to-a-risen-life.html James Spencer https://www.christianity.com/author/james-spencer/ The empty tomb was just the beginning—discover why Christ’s resurrection, ascension, and glorification are the real foundation of our faith, and how your life is the evidence the world needs to see. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/why-did-jesus-die-on-the-cross.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/why-did-jesus-die-on-the-cross.html Sophia Bricker https://www.christianity.com/author/sophia-bricker/ Jesus didn’t die by accident—He chose the cross to pay for our sins, satisfy God’s justice, fulfill prophecy, and bring us new life forever. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-really-happened-on-holy-saturday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-really-happened-on-holy-saturday.html Candice Lucey https://www.christianity.com/author/candice-lucey/ Holy Saturday was a day of silence, sorrow, and waiting—while Jesus descended to the realm of the dead, hope was already on the move. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:10:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/a-scripture-to-meditate-on-each-day-of-holy-week.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/a-scripture-to-meditate-on-each-day-of-holy-week.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ As we approach Holy week and think upon the events that took place on the run up to Jesus dying and rising from the dead. Here are some verses we can mediate on this week that coincide with the events of each day. A Meditative Scripture for Palm SundayHoly week begins on Palm Sunday. Here we see Jesus arrive in Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives to shouts of “Hosanna!” The people lay palm leaves on the ground, and cloaks, and Jesus parades through the scene on a donkey as king (John 12, Matthew 21, Luke 19). It would not be long before those shouts of Hosanna are turned into shouts of Crucify him when they realise that He is not going to do what they thought He would. He would save them, but not by overthrowing Roman rule, but by overthrowing the weight of sin. Its interesting how often we can get annoyed at God for not saving us as we thought He would. Maybe today, with that in mind, we could meditate on the words of Isaiah 55:8-9: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."In doing so, we remind ourselves that God is omniscient, all-powerful, all-knowing, and He knows best. His ways are higher, and His ways are better than ours. This week, let's start the week by reminding ourselves that God knows best. We must lay down our will like the Jews did their cloaks and cry our Hosanna to the one we can trust above all else because everything that God does is good. Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Alex Sava  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:30:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/palm-sunday-hymns-worship-songs-holy-week.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/palm-sunday-hymns-worship-songs-holy-week.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Looking for some traditional Palm Sunday hymns for your Holy Week services? Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-lent-and-why-is-it-important-to-christianity.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-lent-and-why-is-it-important-to-christianity.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ Lent is a 40-day season of reflection, prayer, and sacrifice that helps Christians grow closer to God and prepare their hearts for Easter. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:35:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/7-somber-moments-on-jesus-journey-to-the-cross.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/7-somber-moments-on-jesus-journey-to-the-cross.html Amanda Idleman https://www.christianity.com/author/amanda-idleman/ Jesus’ journey to the cross was filled with meaning and purpose. His suffering was more than merely tasting death. He experienced heartbreak, defeat, ridicule, physical pain, loneliness, anguish, and so much more.We see that he took on the cares and suffering that are common in this world so he could better know and love us. As we study the scripture and reflect on the moments that led to Jesus's death, we grow a better appreciation for the grace that Jesus embodies for every person, both living on Earth and those who are alive again in Heaven.Let’s pause to reflect and consider the sober moments that led to Jesus giving up his life for us on the cross.1. Jesus’ Friend Betrays HimJudas, one of Jesus' disciples and friends, made the move that directly led to Jesus’ death. It’s hard to imagine how this man who walked with the Son of Man had a heart so hard that he betrayed him in exchange for money. He gave up eternity in Heaven for the momentary promise of pleasure that money offers, which he never could even realize!While Jesus knew that Judas was the one who sought out chief priests and guards to betray him, he still offered him a place at the communion table (Luke 22:4). By identifying his betrayer, he was showing him such grace. It was one last moment for Judas to repent. Jesus shares at the last supper that he will be betrayed, allowing Judas to make a change and warning him of the fate that awaited him willing to betray the Son of God (Luke 22: 21-22).In this tense, meaningful, and sober exchange, we see that Jesus was reminding his disciples once again that the Kingdom of Heaven is real and that it operates nothing like what they imagined.Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/RomoloTavani Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:00 -0400 2025-04-16T06:03:43-04:00