A Christ Follower: The Journey

He was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His stripes we are healed.   Isaiah 53:5 SoJourner

Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest. (Matthew 21:9) The week preceding Easter Sunday is known as Holy or Passion Week. These seven days have been described as the most intense and important week of history. The dramatic events that occurred during Christ’s final days on earth are recorded in all four gospels Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12). Palm Sunday: John 12:12–15 The only day of triumph known by Christ in His earthly ministry. A fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy  (Zechariah 9:9). The Lord’s Holy Anger: 1. At a fig tree that bore no fruit          (Matthew 21:18–19). 2. At the moneychangers who were misusing the temple          ( Matthew 21:12, 13). The Last Supper: Matthew 26:26–28 Observed on Maundy Thursday. The Foot Washing: John 13:1-10 An object lesson taught by Christ regarding the basic qualities of true d...