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LIFE TEEN Presents "Spread the Word" |
Heard it all before?
“Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you have.” - 2 Peter 1:12
Situation Explained
How good is your Biblical memory?
Solution Offered
Well, Holy Week is upon us…so, before we enter into the most important week of the year, let’s take a quick quiz:
It took a passionate love to die for you.
It takes a passionate love to live for Him. 1. What miracle did Jesus work just prior to entering into Jerusalem (on Palm Sunday)?
2. What did the people say as they laid their palms down in front of Christ?
3. How does Scripture say that Jesus spent the time between Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday?
4. How were the apostles to find the upper room for the Last Supper to take place?
5. Which is the only gospel to mention the washing of the apostles’ feet?
6. How far away were Peter, James and John from Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane?
7. What was the name of the man who had his ear cut off by Peter’s sword?
8. What crime was Jesus charged with?
9. Who had a dream telling Pilate not to get involved with Jesus’ charges?
10. What languages were used on the sign on Christ’s cross?
11. What time of day was Jesus crucified?
12. What women (besides the Blessed Virgin Mary) were standing at the foot of the cross?
13. Following the crucifixion, who was the first person to proclaim Jesus the Son of God?
14. Who asked for Christ’s body to be taken off of the cross before sundown?
15. How many guards were stationed outside of the tomb?
How well did you do?
If you didn’t do too well, don’t beat yourself up. If you did well, congrats!
Here’s the thing. When it comes to Palm Sunday and Holy Week, in general, most people operate from memory when it comes to the Passion. That is to say that many people “know the gist” of the story, but fail to really enter into it, spiritually.
Many of you reading this have heard the Passion account dozens of times (if not more). But when was the last time you sat down and read it? Normally, for most of us, we hear it proclaimed (which is very important) but we don’t really read it as part of our own prayer.
This year, try something different.
Sit down and read through the different Passion accounts from the different evangelists. Note the differences. Pay attention to the verb choices, adjectives, characters and details of each gospel.
Nothing is there by accident. Every word you read and every verse you pray was inspired by the Holy Spirit.
I promise you that if you do this your Holy Week will be blessed and your Easter will be far more joy-filled. Take a chance on the Scriptures; they won’t let you down.
Salvation Given
“Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you have.” - 2 Peter 1:12
It took a passionate love to die for you.
It takes a passionate love to live for Him.
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| Affectionately known as the "Bible Geek ®”, Mark Hart serves as Executive Vice President for Life Teen International. A graduate from the University of Notre Dame, Mark is a popular speaker, award-winning author and weekly regular on Catholic radio programs.
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