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Eastertide

I do not preach or read scripture from a lectionary and we don’t say much about the Christian calendar at Unity Baptist. Christmas and Easter are the “tent poles” if you will that most, I would say the vast majority, … Continue reading

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Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday, also known as Black Saturday, is the full day Jesus spent in the grave. No lessons, no sermons, no miracles. His followers were scattered to the wind and each may have been unaware of what was happening with … Continue reading

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The Crucifixion

Some people carry a small silver cross in their pocket to remind them of Jesus throughout the day, or wear a gold cross on a chain or necklace. Some images of the cross are absolutely gorgeous, perhaps covered with flowers … Continue reading

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Jesus Washed Feet

What would you do if you knew, for a fact, that you only had one day left on this earth. Jesus knew, and he washed feet. In my post on the Last Supper, I referenced that event in the synoptic … Continue reading

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The Last Supper

I preached on Sunday that “the last supper’ sounds like an ending but for the followers of Jesus it was also a new beginning. At the last Passover meal Jesus would share with his disciples, he instituted what we know … Continue reading

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Holy Week: Wednesday

The Bible doesn’t really say what Jesus did on Wednesday of Holy Week. Some scholars speculate that after two eventful (read stressful) days in Jerusalem, he and the disciples spent the day resting in Bethany in preparation of Passover. Jesus … Continue reading

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The Olivet Discourse

Jesus often taught large crowds using parables but spoke plainly with his disciples. Sometimes Jesus would share a parable with the crowd and then explain the meaning of it to his disciples, in a more private setting. On Tuesday of … Continue reading

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Jesus Cleanses the Temple

If you were at church with us on Sunday morning, or have listened to Sunday’s sermon, you know that are we looking at the events of Holy Week each day leading up to Easter. Click here if you need to … Continue reading

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