As his body was taken away, the women from Galilee followed and saw the tomb where they placed his body. Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to embalm him. But by the time they were finished it was the Sabbath, so they rested all that day as required by the law.
Luke 23:55-56 NLT
Carrying his own cross he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). Here they crucified him
A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus sid, “It is finished.” With that he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
With Pilate’s permission he (Joseph of Arimathea) came and took the body away.
John 19:17, 18, 30, 36
so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. John 13:4-5
If you like to knit or crochet I just found this site which allows you to use your craft to help others.
afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan.
“Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” He said this show the kind of death he was going to die.
John 12:31-33
Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised from the dead continued to spread the word. Many people, because they had heard that he had given this miraculous sign, went out to meet him. John 12:17-18
No one likes to be criticized, so when you attempt to correct someone be sure first to keep personal opinions to yourself. Keep in mind your dislike of something does not necessarily mean it is bad.
For example, instead of saying, “That knob is way too big!” try saying, “Do you think a smaller knob would allow people with smaller hands to use it more comfortably?”
The great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusulam. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” John 12:12-13
We know that [trials] are good for us–they help us learn to endure. Romans 5:3, NLT
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.
Invite someone to share Easter dinner with you who has no local family to spend the time with. Share your thoughts about the true meaning of Easter and exchange stories about family Easter traditions.
