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Easter is almost upon us. The Bible (John 18-20) records the triumphant entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. The days following leads us through the anointing by Mary, bribery, plots and schemes, a last supper, an illegal trial leading to His crucifixion, and ends with His resurrection. This is the basis of Christianity—the sacrifice of Jesus ushered in the reNEWed Covenant God promised. Reflecting on these days leading up to His crucifixion gives us a peek into the heart of our Savior at intently close proximity. His SO love for us is manifested in every act and every step toward the cross, in His every breath—up to the last—that was breathed again for us at His resurrection.
The Last Week to Easter

What a week … what a week it was
Starting out with quite the applause
Ending with what was indeed quite bold
It’s victorious end this poem will unfold

Lowly He enters the town, riding on a colt
It stirs excitement, deafening crowds are all about
“Hosanna!” “Hail the king!” they’re all shouting
Along the path their cloaks and palm leaves are laying

Throughout the temple money changers’ tables overturning, driving them out
Causing quite the stir, leaders plot—die He must—on this there is no doubt
Tried and tried with all their wit, parables He told they couldn’t decipher
Resorted they did to bribery, a most expensive kiss costed 30 pieces of silver

There He’s in Bethany, in the house of Simon He’s residing
When Mary pours expensive oil—in preparation for His anointing
Criticism mounted questioning such squander
For no one, but her, knew what lie just o’er yonder

Disciples with Rabbi celebrating Last Supper
In the midst sits the betrayer, a mocking kiss soon to deliver
At midnight—death, darkness, hell—awoke to His divinity
He drew them unto Himself, eternally conquered to rescue humanity

The crowd that once shouted: “Hosanna to the king!”
Now, in hate, they’re screaming: “Crucify Him!”
Illegally tried convicted, sentence pronounced in Pilot’s hall
Condemned to die a criminal’s death, crucified on a cross to redeem us all

In Joseph’s tomb He’s laid, resting
Till ‘twas time on resurrection morning
For the mighty stone to be rolled away
He broke through death and hell that day

That day—light conquered darkness, faith overcame fear
Love defeated hate, hope triumphed o’er despair
The last week to Easter—ushering in the season
Humanity’s salvation—that’s the heavenly reason

Shabbat Shalom & Blessed Easter

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In creative solidarity, Dee
A blessed Easter to you too, Dee! Praise to our Redeemer and Lord!!
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Thanks Lynn. A blessed Easter to you!!!
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