As Christians go through Holy Week I am posting about the events that occurred.
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 [...]
During Holy Week I am posting some reflections on the events of this week and what they mean for us.
On Friday of Holy Week — Good Friday — 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 [...]
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, Luke 22:39-46).
If you have ever seen the movie “The Passion Of The [...]
As Christians go through Hoy Week I am posting some thoughts on events that occurred this week.
Thursday of Holy Week is 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 [...]
As Christians go through Holy Week, I am posting some thoughts about events that took place during the week.
One thing that occurred 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 [...]
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
