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Listen "W15D6 | Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42: Holy Saturday"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, published on April 16, 2022, Pastors Kevin Wilson and Ethan Callison will be journeying through Holy Week looking at Luke 23:50-56 and John 19:38-42 and discussing Jesus in the tomb.
Link to reading plan: https://fcclife.org/podcast-reading-plan
HOLY WEEK BIBLE READING GUIDE
Easter is not a day - it is a season, and a way of life.
This year, consider beginning your Easter preparation an entire week before so you experience Jesus' last week on earth as a man. These seven days are called Holy Week because without the crucifixion, there would have been no Resurrection Sunday. Had Christ not hung on the cross, taken on our sings, and defeated Satan's power, his rising again would not have been as meaningful. We wouldn't be singing hymns about it. The New Testament probably wouldn't have been written. And no one would have eternal life.
Struggling with celebrating Easter this year? Read this!
Through Scripture, you can "walk in his shoes." We know how the story ends, but try not to jump ahead in your mind and heart. Put yourself in the moment of each day, and take the place of the disciples, of Jesus, of the Roman soldiers, and if you dare, of Judas. Live it as it unfolds.
Here is a guideline for your reflections. We are using the Gospel of Luke, but you can also find similar passages in the other Gospels (Matthew and Mark, and some of them in John). If you don't have a Bible handy, simple click on the links we have provided.
SATURDAY
(Holy Saturday)
Jesus lies alone in the tomb. Scripture is basically silent about today. Some traditions believe Jesu descended into hell to preach salvation to the lost souls and defeat Satan's grip. Scripture does state the women left his body in a tomb and hurried away because their tradition said they had to wait to prepare his funeral until after the Sabbath was over. Read Luke 23:50-56 and John 19:38-42.
Reflection: As you prepare for Easter, think of what Jesus is doing for your sake even though you can't see him.
SUNDAY - EASTER!
Awaken with a song in your heart. He is Risen - The Lord Is Risen Indeed! Read Luke 24 and John 20.
Reflection: go to church. Be with family. In your own words, relay to others what you have just experienced through the pas week and what it has meant to you.
Remember – every week is a mini Holy Week and every Sunday is a mini Easter. We may praise him, and then not understand. We may back away, and we may even turn to the world instead of to him. But we can always return, kneel at his feet, confess our sins, and rejoice in forgiveness. We can approach his table and sup with him. And we can do it all in remembrance, both today and forever more. That is the Christian walk and the reason we celebrate Easter.
Link to reading plan: https://fcclife.org/podcast-reading-plan
HOLY WEEK BIBLE READING GUIDE
Easter is not a day - it is a season, and a way of life.
This year, consider beginning your Easter preparation an entire week before so you experience Jesus' last week on earth as a man. These seven days are called Holy Week because without the crucifixion, there would have been no Resurrection Sunday. Had Christ not hung on the cross, taken on our sings, and defeated Satan's power, his rising again would not have been as meaningful. We wouldn't be singing hymns about it. The New Testament probably wouldn't have been written. And no one would have eternal life.
Struggling with celebrating Easter this year? Read this!
Through Scripture, you can "walk in his shoes." We know how the story ends, but try not to jump ahead in your mind and heart. Put yourself in the moment of each day, and take the place of the disciples, of Jesus, of the Roman soldiers, and if you dare, of Judas. Live it as it unfolds.
Here is a guideline for your reflections. We are using the Gospel of Luke, but you can also find similar passages in the other Gospels (Matthew and Mark, and some of them in John). If you don't have a Bible handy, simple click on the links we have provided.
SATURDAY
(Holy Saturday)
Jesus lies alone in the tomb. Scripture is basically silent about today. Some traditions believe Jesu descended into hell to preach salvation to the lost souls and defeat Satan's grip. Scripture does state the women left his body in a tomb and hurried away because their tradition said they had to wait to prepare his funeral until after the Sabbath was over. Read Luke 23:50-56 and John 19:38-42.
Reflection: As you prepare for Easter, think of what Jesus is doing for your sake even though you can't see him.
SUNDAY - EASTER!
Awaken with a song in your heart. He is Risen - The Lord Is Risen Indeed! Read Luke 24 and John 20.
Reflection: go to church. Be with family. In your own words, relay to others what you have just experienced through the pas week and what it has meant to you.
Remember – every week is a mini Holy Week and every Sunday is a mini Easter. We may praise him, and then not understand. We may back away, and we may even turn to the world instead of to him. But we can always return, kneel at his feet, confess our sins, and rejoice in forgiveness. We can approach his table and sup with him. And we can do it all in remembrance, both today and forever more. That is the Christian walk and the reason we celebrate Easter.
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