Holy Saturday is the day Christ lay in the tomb. It is a day of reflection on what Jesus has done for us, and the price Jesus paid for our sins. It is also a day to recommit ourselves to Christ, who suffered for us.
Yes, we know that Easter is [...]
Friday of Holy Week — Good Friday — is the day Jesus was crucified for our sins (Matthew 27:1-66, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56, John 19:1-42.)
Take some time today to reflect on what Christ did for you.
Take time today to thank God for the salvation you have through Christ.
As a prayer for Good [...]
A third event of Thursday of Holy Week was Jesus’ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Jesus prayed that He would not have to die on the cross — and yet at the end He accepted God’s will. (Matthew 26:31-46, Mark 14:32-42, uke 22:39-46).
If you have ever seen the movie “The Passion Of The [...]
Thursday of Holy Weekis the day Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Communion
As He gathered with His disciples the night before His crucifixion, Jesus took the bread and the cup from the Jewish Seder Meal they were celebrating and gave the bread and cup new meaning (Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-20).
This is [...]
Today is Thursday of Holy Week — also known as Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday.
It was on this day that Jesus gave the disciples the “new commandment” — to love one another (John 13:34). (The Latin word for “commandment” is mandatum — thus the English word “maundy”).
Jesus gave this new commandment [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
