Day 7:
Saturday- Jewish Sabbath Day.
.It was a day of mourning, and much prayer.
.Jesus was placed in the sepulchre of Joseph Arimathaea, a disciple of Christ, the eve before the dawn of the sabbath day.
Day 8:
SUNDAY- He is Risen!
.Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus left early to be with Jesus at the sepulchre , to place the prepared spieces on their Lord.
.The stone was rolled away, and an angel told them, "He is not here, for he is risen."
.They left to tell the 12 Apsotles.
.John and Peter with Mary Magdalene when back to the tomb.
.The didn't know what happened to there Lord.
.John and Peter when back home, Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping.
.She heard someone ask, "Woman why weepest thou?" She knew not it was the Lord. And this person called her by name, and she turned and said, "Master."
HAPPY GLORIOUS EASTER RESURRECTION DAY!
We know that our Lord and Master Lives.
What a JOY this is to our broken and aching hearts.
Happy Easter to you all our wonderful Friends and Family!
=)Love The Mathison's
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
The Savior Suffers in Gethsemane and Dies on the Cross
DAY 4:Wednesday- Resting in Bethany
Christ knew how important family and friends were and took the time to be with them as he continued teaching and using parables. This day was when Judas one of the 12 Apostles, had set a trap to betray Jesus in setting a deal with the Pharisees for the price of 30pieces of silver.You can read more about the specifics of this day Matthew 26: 14-6, Luke 22: 3-6
DAY 5:Thursday-The Last Supper
Christ gathered with this apostles and friends to observe the Passover. And introduced the sacrament, bread representing the sacrifice of his body dying for them, and wine (grape juice) for his blood that would be spilt for them in The Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross. Jesus reminds his apostles to serve one another, as he washed their feet. Judas leaves the feast when Christ says I know what you are planning to do, so do it fast. Christ and the apostles leave the feast and go to The Garden of Gethsemane.
Click the link to watch a short video
Day 6: Friday- Jesus Trial and Crucifixion
Jesus was then was lead to Pilate and many others to be decided on Christ's fate, which the cries of the people said to Pilate "Crucify him, crucify him" he gave in and did as they wanted, fearing the angry mobs more than God. After many grueling days with no rest, Christ was too weak to carry his own cross. A man named Simeon from Cyrene was chosen to help carry the weight of the beam for Christ. I often ask myself, would I have been so willing? Am I willing to do so now? I pray for strength that I will always be able to answer YES!
Christ knew how important family and friends were and took the time to be with them as he continued teaching and using parables. This day was when Judas one of the 12 Apostles, had set a trap to betray Jesus in setting a deal with the Pharisees for the price of 30pieces of silver.You can read more about the specifics of this day Matthew 26: 14-6, Luke 22: 3-6
DAY 5:Thursday-The Last Supper
Christ gathered with this apostles and friends to observe the Passover. And introduced the sacrament, bread representing the sacrifice of his body dying for them, and wine (grape juice) for his blood that would be spilt for them in The Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross. Jesus reminds his apostles to serve one another, as he washed their feet. Judas leaves the feast when Christ says I know what you are planning to do, so do it fast. Christ and the apostles leave the feast and go to The Garden of Gethsemane.
Click the link to watch a short video
Day 6: Friday- Jesus Trial and Crucifixion
Jesus was then was lead to Pilate and many others to be decided on Christ's fate, which the cries of the people said to Pilate "Crucify him, crucify him" he gave in and did as they wanted, fearing the angry mobs more than God. After many grueling days with no rest, Christ was too weak to carry his own cross. A man named Simeon from Cyrene was chosen to help carry the weight of the beam for Christ. I often ask myself, would I have been so willing? Am I willing to do so now? I pray for strength that I will always be able to answer YES!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Happy Easter Week
Our Family LOVES not just Easter, but Easter Week!
Let us take you on our Easter Journey..... as we remember the Savior Jesus Christ in his last mortal days here on earth.
~~Day One~~
Sunday: Was The the Glorious 'Palm Sunday.'
As Jesus entered in Jerusalem faithful believers waved palm branches and shouted Hosanna, as he rode on a donkey symbolizing Royalty. Read: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11: 1-11 and Luke 19:28-44 to read about this specific Palm Sunday.
Click on this link to view a short video of this glorious Palm Sunday.
~~Day Two~~
Monday: Cleansing the Temple.
Jesus entered the house of God, the temple, the house of prayer, only to find thieves and moneychangers inside. He casted out the wicked and performed miracles of healing to the faithful. As what his atoning sacrifice can do for all of us, cleanses us and heals us with his all powerful and merciful hand.
Read: Matthew 21:12-18, Mark 11:12-19 and Luke 19:45-48 to read about this specific day.
~~Day Three~~
Tuesday: A Day filled with Teaching and Parables.
Why did Jesus teach in parables? If was to bring truth to those that were ready to hear the gospel and to with hold the truth from those that were not ready to receive it, for God will not be mocked. To read more about these wonderful teachings of Christ on this specific day read: Matthew 21: 19-26, Mark 11:20- 14:11 and Luke 20:1-22.
Our family's favorite parable can be found in Matthew 25:1-13, 'The Parable of the Ten Virgins.' Five Virgins were wise, five Virgins were foolish. The wise were faithful followers of Christ that kept a watch for the coming of their Lord Jesus Christ. It was not easy, it was hard work to always keep the commandments and be prepared physically and spiritually that they would not miss his coming and would be welcomed into the wedding. The five foolish knew of Christ and knew what they should do to prepare for their Lord's arrival, but they preferred the easiness of the world and thought they could always do those 'churchy things' later to be saved and welcomed into the wedding. But when their Lord, the bridegroom came at night, the 5 foolish virgins were not prepared, they did not have enough oil to follow their Lord to the wedding. The 5 wise were prepared, and they joyfully followed and were graciously welcomed into the wedding. The 5 foolish virgins failed to use their time wisely to prepare while they could, and they were cast out from the righteous that truly knew their Lord and took the time everyday to prepare.
For the scriptures say we know not the time nor the day of the coming of the Lord. Our family knows how important it is, to use everyday to prepare ourselves so that we will be ready when our Savior will come again. We are excited as we know the time is drawing closer with each day. We echo those faithful believers in Jerusalem, "HOSANNA to God in the Highest!"
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