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Today's scripture reading is from Matthew 28:1-10.
Although betrayed by his religious community, abandoned by his closest followers, and beaten and killed by the government unjustly, King Jesus has not remained in the grave, but has risen. 

Today's scripture is from Matthew 27:62-66.
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day were notorious for trying to maintain their reputation through manipulation

Today's text comes from  Matthew 26:30-35.
When we look at what is written about the events of this day (Matt. 26:17-75), we can easily focus just on the Lord’s supper, but if we do so, we may miss the broader arc that encompasses this day’s events and all the way to Jesus’ death on Good Friday. 

Our Holy Wednesday scripture reading comes from Matthew 26:6 - 16.
The disposition of our hearts is revealed in the way that we respond to Jesus. In these verses, we find the responses of several people, including a woman, identified in other gospels as Mary of Bethany, and one of the disciples, Judas Iscariot.

The third day of Holy Week starts off with an unusual story about Jesus cursing a fig tree and him going on to tell his disciples that they can move mountains through prayer. But the day actually goes on for several more chapters and is filled with parables and confrontations with religious leaders and apocalyptic tales of the end of the world. It was a very strange day indeed. This day and its teaching is often referred to as the Olivet Discourse as it starts and ends on the Mount of Olives just outside of Jerusalem. 

Monday of Holy Week, today's scripture reading comes from Matthew 21:12-22. 

The first day of Holy Week. Today’s scripture reading comes from Matthew 21:1-11.

We end today at the beginning of Luke. Luke’s account, which we have just read a portion of over the past few weeks begins here but remains timeless. This flashback reminds us that the story of Christ expanded out across many people and places and is still relevant today. 

Herod, sometimes called “Herod the Great” ruled Judea for 30+ years. He was at the end of his life when Jesus was born.

After following a star that appeared in the sky, the Wise Men arrived at King Herod's and asked, “Where is the new king?”. After determining they may be asking about a new king prophesied about in scripture, Herod secretly meets with the Wise Men.