Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. This post reflects on Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, where crowds hailed him with "Hosanna," meaning "Save us!" They hoped for political liberation from Roman rule, but Jesus, riding a donkey (a symbol of peace), aimed to save them from their sins, not Rome. The people's expectations were misaligned with Jesus's mission, leading them to turn against him when he didn't meet their worldly desires. This post concludes with a prayer for spiritual awareness, asking not to miss Jesus' true purpose and to desire a relationship with him.

Holy Week reflects Jesus prioritizing teaching and revealing himself before his sacrifice. He curses a fruitless fig tree, symbolizing Israel's lack of true faith despite outward appearances. Jesus then cleanses the temple, restoring it to a place of prayer and healing, contrasting the hypocritical religious leaders. This post urges self-reflection, asking for Jesus to reveal any pretense and to focus on genuine spiritual fruit rather than the mere appearance of religion.

The Wednesday of Holy Week finds Jesus dining with friends when a woman anoints His head with expensive oil. While some criticize her actions as wasteful, Jesus defends her, stating that she is preparing His body for burial. This act of devotion deeply affects Judas, who then seeks out the Pharisees to betray Jesus. Judas's motivations remain unclear, but perhaps he was disillusioned by Jesus's teachings and actions, leading him to betray Jesus for personal gain. This event sets the stage for Jesus's arrest and crucifixion.

On the eve of his arrest, Jesus gathers with his disciples for Passover, revealing that one of them will betray him. While the others ask "Is it me, Lord?", Judas asks "Is it I, Rabbi?", indicating a difference in how he views Jesus. Despite knowing Judas's intent, Jesus includes him fully, washing his feet and calling him "friend" later, showing his deep love for him even as Judas fulfills his role in the betrayal.

Saturday after Jesus' crucifixion was a day of heavy waiting and remembrance for his followers. Restricted by Sabbath observance, they could only prepare spices and perfumes for his burial later. This particular Sabbath was a High Sabbath, an especially holy day of rest and reflection. They were left to grapple with their grief and remember Jesus' words, trusting in God's provision during a time of immense sadness and uncertainty, before the resurrection on Sunday.