The Arkansas Traveler

EIGHT DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

John 13:1-15

INTRO: These 8 days have been called Holy Week. The exact chronology of events is not certain, but we examine these listed in order to experience the impact on our lives today.

SUNDAY: ENTERING JERUSALEM

       (Mt. 21:1-11; Mark 11:-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-15)

    The Messiah (King) is come!

MONDAY: EXPOSING BARREN LIVES (Mark 11:12-17)

     Cleansing the temple. (Some place this on Sunday.)

     Barren fig tree.

        Both call us to self examination to see if we live our faith.

TUESDAY: EXERCISING AUTHORITY

     (Mt. 21:23; Mark 11:27; Luke 20:1)

     The priests and others ask about His authority.

      He points out their rejection.

WEDNESDAY: EXAVAGANT LOVE

      Anointing with perfume (Mt. 26:6-13)

      Mary gave her best / Jesus would give His best.

THURSDAY:  EXEMPLIFYING SERVICE (John 13)

      This was Jesus’ Last Passover.

      Foot washing – a need and an example.

FRIDAY: ENDURING THE CROSS

      Jesus went to the cross freely.

      “It is finished!” John 19:30, His earthly ministry.

SATURDAY: EPERIENCING SILENCE

      No event of this day is listed. We do know the apostles                         were hiding and probably very forlorn.

SUNDAY: EASTER JOY

            As we celebrate this season, let us examine and see where we need repentance. Then we can really celebrate the love God has shown us.

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Preached on Sunday, April 2, 2006.