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Holy Week Studies
Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 27, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. Holy Monday And Jesus
Contributed on Mar 27, 2021
Jesus spent his hectic days of the Holy week teaching, practicing justice and he had prepared the disciples for a larger vision. So Monday events are on prayer and integrity.
Theme: Search of God Text: Matthew 21:18-20 Introduction: The three notable events of this chapter are the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem City, Cleansing of the temple, and the curse and withering of the fig tree. These are series of miracles and climax of judgment before the ...read more
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2. Holy Wednesday And Jesus
Contributed on Mar 31, 2021
The Holy Wednesday draws more closer to the love of God. His love endures forever. The understanding of the world about Christ and his kingdom is entirely different from the life and teachings of Christ. Glory is not on the throne but on the sacrifice of life.
Text: John 12:23-33 Theme: Produce Many Seeds Introduction: On this Holy Wednesday, let us meditate on the discourses of Jesus Christ through the text of John 12:23-33. He is a God of the universe. But has come on the earth to take care of our lives. The hour has come to prove his call and his ...read more
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3. I Have Overcome
Contributed on Mar 31, 2021
Jesus promised his disciples that they could overcome the World. He has power and he lives forever as a victorious Savior. He is with us and helps us to defeat and get victory over everything.
John 16:33 I have overcome Introduction: Vaccination for Corona was introduced. People were vaccinated. After getting the shot. They used to express their feelings, experiences to those who want to take the vaccine. After I got the vaccination, the first few hours I did not have any pain, but ...read more
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4. Attitude Of Disciples On Good Friday
Contributed on Apr 1, 2021
Usually, many Churches remember the Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the cross and its importance on Good Friday. But today, we are going to mediate the attitude of the Disciples on this Good Friday.
The attitude of Disciples on Good Friday Introduction to Good Friday Devotions: Almost all Christians all over the globe observe Good Friday. No one would call the death of a person a good thing. But this Friday became Good Friday because the death of Christ has changed many things in life ...read more
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5. Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross
Contributed on Mar 24, 2018
Jesus Spoke seven words on the Cross. The Seventh word was so important and final before his death. "Father I Commit my spirit into your hands". So, very clearly final word, victorious words, courageous word. He ran the race and set an example for us.
Seventh Word of Jesus on the Cross “Father into thy hands I commit my Spirit”. Luke. 23:46. Introduction: Man is a tripartite made up of flesh or Body, spirit and soul. Man was formed out of the dust. Man relates to the world around him. His materiality and frailty as “flesh” is found here. He is ...read more
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6. Palm Sunday
Contributed on Mar 25, 2018
The Palm Sunday remind us about the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem Temple. Mathew 21:1-17 teaches three things: 1. Unused talents, 2. Misused resources, 3. Reused blessings. When you read through you will be touched and used for Jesus .
Palm Sunday “Hosanna” Mathew 21:1-17 Introduction: Palm Sunday reminds us of the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem Temple. When you read through you will be touched and used for Jesus. Jesus’ entry is victorious but going to lead to arrest, torture, and mockery end of the week. Jesus ...read more
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7. Scapegoat And Sluaghter Goat
Contributed on Oct 9, 2019
In this sermon we will be meditating four important understanding on the justification by faith: 1. Meaning of Atonement, 2. meaning of two he-goats 3. meanings of a goat for YHWH 4. meanings of a scapegoat.
Theme: Scapegoat and Other Goats Text: Leviticus 16:06-10 Introduction: Men talk about black sheep and scapegoat. Black sheep means a person who carries the message to opponents. The origin of the phrase comes from the rare presence in a flock of white sheep of a sheep with black fleece. Rather ...read more
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8. Jesus' Prayer In Gethsemane
Contributed on Mar 29, 2022
Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing justice and holiness of God. However, Jesus was sorrowful and troubled with friends.
Theme: Carelessness in Prayer Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” Context: Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing ...read more
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9. One Dies For All
Contributed on Apr 2, 2022
This passage which we have taken for our contemplation has many life values to learn. But let me share with you three practical life lessons.
Theme: One Dies for all Text: John 11:45-57 Greetings; The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Joke: “A frog had fallen in love with human girls. No human girl touched him. So, he went to a Prophet. Prophet said: Soon you are going to meet a beautiful young girl who wants to know all ...read more
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10. Word Or Deed?
Contributed on Apr 11, 2022
I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.
Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more
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11. Host Or Guest?
Contributed on Apr 12, 2022
This parable revolves around three categories of people, the host, the servants, and the Guests. Invited guests neglected and paid no attention to it. This parable conveys the divine call, divine clemency, and divine condemnation.
Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Theme: Host or Guest? Greetings: The Lord is good. ‘Many are invited but few are chosen.’ (Matthew 22:14). Synopsis of the Parable: The word parable comes from the Greek word ‘parabole,’ which means “a placing beside”. It has a real-life or real-life situation from which ...read more
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12. Caesar Or God?
Contributed on Apr 13, 2022
Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their survival and existence.
Holy Wednesday Theme: Caesar or God? Text: Luke 20:20-26 Introduction: Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their ...read more
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13. Maundy Thursday - Full Love
Contributed on Apr 14, 2022
Three lessons we could arrive at from this passage: Greater love of Christ, greater humility of Jesus, and a greater commitment to God.
Maundy Thursday Theme: Full Extent of Love Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction: Maundy means commandment. Today is Commandment Thursday, Holy Thursday or Sheer Thursday, green Thursday in Germany, because of cleaning the penance of a new beginning (ref: Britannica). The following texts remind the ...read more
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14. Be A Practicing Christian
Contributed on Apr 3, 2023
Jesus Christ spent his time during this week teaching his disciples and the crowd about certain important aspects of the pietism, true life in Christ. Preach the Word, Practice the preaching be a man of real rank.
Passion Week. Mathew 23:1-12: Be a Practicing Disciple Introduction: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. On this holy week’s meditations, we would see three chapters before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There are eight woes that stand in contrast to the eight beatitudes (Matthew ...read more
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15. Be Prepared
Contributed on Apr 4, 2023
Disciples are expected to be prepared spiritually, globally and personally to meet the Lord. Being more watchful of personal life is important. He is Coming!
Holy Week Series Matthew 24:1-8: Be a Prepared Disciple Introduction: Matthew 24 has a Prophecy related to the destruction of the Temple and the destruction of the world orders; natural calamities as foretold by Jesus Christ. The Disciples were asked to be prepared to meet any eventuality in life ...read more
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16. Maundy Thursday
Contributed on Apr 6, 2023
Jesus introduced a new command and instituted a new covenant through his own life and sacrifice. The best leader, role model ever lived on the planet is Jesus. Love one another is not the command to the world but to the disciples to implement it.
Maundy Thursday Text: Luke 22:14-23 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction: Jesus has systematically prepared His last dinner with His disciples, during that time He gave them a new command, ...read more