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Holy Week Chronology Palm Sunday, April 6, 32 •Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. (St. Matthew 21: 1-11, St. Mark 11: 1-10, St. Luke 19: 28-40, St. John 12: 12-19) •Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. (St. Luke 19: 41-44) (Note about the next item. St. Mark mentions this after the cursing of the fig tree, on Monday.) •Jesus drives the money-changers from the temple. (St. Matthew 21: 12-13, St. Mark 11: 15-17, St. Luke 19: 45-46) •Jesus goes to Bethany, to spend the night. (St. Matthew 21: 17, St. Mark 11: 11) Monday, April 7 •Jesus curses the fig tree. (St. Matthew 21: 18-22, St. Mark 11: 12-14) •Jesus heals the blind & the sick; the children sing His praises, to the disgust of the Pharisees. (St. Matthew 21: 14-16, St. Mark 11: 18; St. Matthew mentions this before the cursing of the fig tree, on Sunday.) •In the evening, Jesus departs from the city. (St. Mark 11: 19) Tuesday, April 8 •Jesus & His disciples find the withered fig tree. (St. Mark 11: 20-25) •Jesus enters the temple courts & teaches. The Pharisees question His authority, but are unable to answer His question about John the Baptist. (St. Matthew 21: 23-27, St. Mark 11: 27-33, St. Luke 20: 1-8) •Jesus tells the parable of the two sons. (St. Matthew 21: 28-33) •Jesus tells the parable of the landowner. The Pharisees discuss how to arrest Him. (St. Matthew 21: 34-46, St. Mark 12: 1-12, St. Luke 20: 9-19) •Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet. (St. Matthew 22: 1-14) •The Pharisees confront Jesus with a question of taxes. Jesus tells them to "render unto Cæsar..." (St. Matthew 22:15-22, St. Mark 12: 13-17, St. Luke 20: 20-26) •Jesus explains marriage at the resurrection to the Saducees. (St. Matthew 22: 23-34, St. Mark 12: 18-27, St. Luke 20: 27-40) •Jesus explains the Greatest Commandment to the Pharisees. (St. Matthew 22: 35-40, St. Mark 12: 28-34) •Jesus explains whose Son He is. (St. Matthew 22: 41-46, St. Mark 12: 35-37 St. Luke 20: 41-44) •Jesus criticizes the Pharisees. (St. Matthew 23, St. Mark 12: 38-40, St. Luke 20: 45-47) •Jesus praises the widow for her meager offering. (St. Mark 12: 41-44, St. Luke 21: 1-4) •Jesus leaves the temple. He prophesies its destruction. (St. Matthew 24: 1-2, St. Mark 13: 1-2, St. Luke 21: 5-6) •On the Mount of Olives, Jesus teaches about end times & persecution. (St. Matthew 24: 3-51, St. Mark 13: 3-35, St. Luke 21: 7-36) •Jesus tells the parables of the ten virgins & the talents. (St. Matthew 25: 1-28) •Jesus makes the distinction between the sheep & the goats. (St. Matthew 25: 29-46) •Passover is two days away. Jesus declares that He will be handed over for crucifixion. (St. Matthew 26: 1-2) •The chief priests & Pharisees meet to discuss how to arrest Jesus. (St. Matthew 26: 3-4, St. Mark 14: 1-2) •Jesus is anointed at the home of Simon the Leper. (St. Matthew 26: 5-13 St. Mark 13: 3-9) •Judas meets with the Pharisees to discuss his fee for betraying Jesus. (St. Matthew 26: 14-16, St. Mark 13: 10-11, St. Luke 22: 1-6) Wednesday, April 9 •It is the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. (St. Matthew 26: 17, St. Mark 14:12, St. Luke 22:7) •Arrangements are made for Jesus to celebrate the passover with His disciples. (St. Matthew 26: 17-19, St. Mark 14: 12-16, St. Luke 22: 7-13) •Jesus washes His disciples's feet. (St. John 13: 1-17) •In the evening, Jesus & His disciples share the Last Supper. Judas is sent out to betray Jesus. (St. Matthew 26: 20-29, St. Mark 14: 17-25, St. Luke 22: 14-23, St. John 13: 18-30) •The disciples wonder who among them is the greatest. (St. Luke 22: 24-30) •Jesus gives final instructions to His disciples (St. Luke 22: 35-38, St. John 13: 31-34) •They sing a hymn, then go to the Mount of Olives. (St. Matthew 26: 30, St. Mark 14:26) •Jesus predicts Peter's denial. (St. Matthew 26: 31-35, St. Mark 15: 27-31, St. Luke 22: 31-34, St. John 13: 36-38) •Jesus gives His disciples comforting words. (St. John 14: 1-14) •Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. (St. John 14: 15-30) Late that night •Jesus prays at the Garden of Gethsemane. (St. Matthew 26: 36-46, St. Mark 14: 32-42, St. Luke 22: 39-46) •Jesus is betrayed. (St. Matthew 26: 47-56, St. Mark 14: 43-52, St. Luke 22: 47-53, St. John 18: 1-11) •Jesus is brought before Annas. (St. John 18: 12-14, 19-23) Thursday, April 10 •Jesus is brought before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. (St. Matthew 26: St. Mark 14: 53-65, 57-68, St. Luke 22: 66-71) •Peter denies Jesus. (St. Matthew 26: 69-75, St. Mark 14: 66-72, St. Luke 22: 54-62, St. John 14: 15-18, 25-27) •The guards assault & mock Jesus. (St. Luke 22: 63-65) •Jesus is handed over to Pilate. (St. Matthew 27: 1-2, St. Mark 15:1, St. Luke 23: 1-7 St. John 18: 28) •Jesus is sent to Herod. (St. Luke 23: 8-12) •Judas is seized with remorse. He returns the money to the Pharisees, then commits suïcide. (St. Matthew 27: 3-10) •Jesus stands before Pilate. Pilate gives the people a choice, they want the release of Barabbas. Jesus is flogged. (St. Matthew 27: 11-26, St. Mark 2-15, St. Luke 23: 13-25, St. John 18: 29-40; 19: 1-16) •Jesus is mocked by the Roman soldiers. (St. Matthew 27: 27:31, St. Mark 15: 16-20) •Simon assists Jesus with His cross. (St. Matthew 27: 32, St. Mark 15: 21, St. Luke 23: 26) •A large number of people follow Jesus to Golgotha, including the two thieves to be crucified on either side of Him. (St. Luke 23: 27-32) †They arrive at Golgotha. Jesus is crucified. His clothes are divided among the soldiers. (St. Matthew 27: 33-44, St. Mark 15: 22-32. St. Luke 23: 33-43, St. John 19: 16-27) †Jesus guarantees one of the thieves entrance into Paradise. (St. Luke 23: 39-43) †Jesus dies. (St. Matthew 27: 45-56, St. Mark 15: 33-41, St. Luke 23: 44-49, St. John 19: 28-30) •The soldiers break the thieves's legs. They pierce Jesus's side, which then flows with blood & water. (St. John 19: 31-37) •Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus. (St. Matthew 27: 57-61, St. Mark 15: 42-47, St. Luke 23: 50-56, St. John 19: 38-42) Friday, April 11 •The Pharisees make certain that the tomb is sealed. (St. Matthew 27: 62-66) Resurrection Sunday, April 13 •The two Marys go to the tomb & find the angel. St. John mentions only Mary Magdalene. (St. Matthew 28: 1-7, St. Mark 16: 1-8, St. Luke 24: 1-8, St. John 20:1, 10-13) •Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, who runs to tell others, who do not believer her. (St. Mark 16: 9-11, St. Luke 24: 9-11, St. John 20:2, 14-18) •The two Marys hurry from the tomb, & meet Jesus. (St. Matthew 28: 8-10) •Peter runs to the tomb, to find it empty, save for the linen strips. According to St. John, another disciple runs ahead of him. (St. Luke 24:12, St. John 20: 3-9) •The guards report to the chief priests & agree on a lie. (St. Matthew 28: 11-15) •Jesus meets & talks with two believers on the road to Emmaüs. (St. Mark 16, 12-13, St. Luke 24: 17-32) •The two believers report to the Eleven. (St. Luke 24: 33-35, St. John 20: 19-23) •Jesus appears to the Eleven. (St. Luke 24: 36-49) A week later •Jesus appears to Thomas. (St. John 20: 24-30) Later •Jesus appears to His disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. (St. John 21: 1-23) Much later •The disciples go to Galilee, to a mountain to meet with Jesus. Jesus issues the great commission. (St. Matthew 28: 16-20, Acts 1: 8) •Jesus ascends into Heaven. (St. Luke 24: 50-53, Acts 1: 9-11)

This Sunday for our 1st Sunday meal, we're having our first annual Chili Cook Off. There will be 2 categories judged... Chili... Chili with beans. So...if you think you've got a chili recipe better than mine...well all I can say is "Bring it on!" (Oh, and I promise ill be fair in the judging.)

Roads are icy and very slick, but we will have church in the morning for any who come. Be careful...be safe. If in doubt...err toward caution.

New Year's Eve party at church tomorrow at 8:00 bring your favorite board game and finger food. Or just simply show up and enjoy good company

We have a good time in the Lord!

Love seeing Christ glorified through believer's baptism!