Category: Easter

Each year at Making Christ Known I try to lead the verses up to the crucifixion of Christ and then the resurrection from the grave. The Easter timeline is a powerful journey through the final days of Jesus’ life, filled with moments that changed history forever. During Passion Week, Jesus spent Sunday through Wednesday in […]

In Matthew 21:1-11, we see the powerful moment when Jesus rides a donkey triumphantly into Jerusalem—a day now celebrated as Palm Sunday. This event marked the start of the first Easter timeline and was filled with both joy and prophetic significance. Crowds gathered, waving palm branches and shouting praises. Today, churches celebrate with Easter Cantatas […]

As Easter approaches, the story of Jesus driving away the money changers in Matthew 21:12-17 offers a powerful glimpse into His passion for justice and reverence for God’s house. In Jesus’ time, people traveled from far and wide to worship in the temple at Jerusalem, often needing to exchange foreign currency to participate in temple […]

In Matthew 21:18-22, the story of Jesus and the withered fig tree offers a powerful lesson during the Easter season. At first glance, this account might seem like it’s just about a tree, but it goes much deeper—it’s a teaching about faith, prayer, and trusting in God’s power. How often do we pray for something […]

For thirty pieces of silver Judas betrayed Christ. In Matthew 26:14-19, we read the heartbreaking account where Judas Iscariot agrees to betray Jesus. This moment sets the stage for the events of Easter. The story isn’t just about betrayal. It reflects on human weakness, the power of God’s plan, and the grace that emerges even […]

Jesus and Judas Iscariot: The Betrayal of Jesus Matthew 26:20-25 brings us to a pivotal moment in the Easter story: the Last Supper. It’s a scene many recognize today as communion, especially in Southern churches, but it’s also where Jesus reveals a heartbreaking truth—one of His own disciples, Judas Iscariot, would betray Him. As we […]

The Lord’s Supper: Reflecting on the Easter Story The term “Communion” is often used to describe what the Bible refers to as the Lord’s Supper. This sacred act, commemorated in churches around the world, is more than just a routine practice. In fact, it reminds us of what Christ did for humanity. Unfortunately, it’s easy […]

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial: A Lesson for Us All – Easter Bible Study Lesson from Matthew Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples who had faithfully followed Him from the start, witnessed countless miracles, and professed unwavering devotion, couldn’t possibly deny his Savior—right? Yet, in this moment of the Easter story, Jesus predicts Peter’s denial before […]

Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane: A Bible Study from Matthew 26 In this deeply moving Easter passage from Matthew 26:36-46, we witness Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. This moment reveals the humanity of Jesus as He faces the weight of what lies ahead—His crucifixion in Jerusalem. As we listen to His […]

During Passion Week, we encounter one of the most striking moments in the Easter story—when Judas betrays Jesus. This event led to His arrest as though He were a common criminal (Matthew 26:47-56). As Judas approached with soldiers, they failed to see they were seizing the Almighty Himself. Yet even in this act of betrayal, […]

In Matthew 26:57-68, we see a pivotal moment in the Easter story where Caiaphas questions Jesus after His betrayal by Judas. Once again, the religious leaders try to trap Jesus with their questions, but this time is different. Knowing His mission, Jesus willingly accepts the path that will lead Him to the cross. This encounter […]