Easter

The Easter Season is a very special time.

It’s the time we remember what Jesus went through to buy our pardon so that we might be redeemed.

This time is also called Lent or the Lenten Season.

 

This page is a collection of posts that give detailed explanations of what the Lenten/Easter season is and why it is so important.

They discuss Holy Week and the events that led up to Jesus’ Crucifixion.

I hope you will be encouraged and better informed as you visit them.

 

Lenten Season 2021 gives an overview of what the Lenten Season is. Also gives a short explanation of fasting.

What Is Ash Wednesday? gives an overview of what Ash Wednesday is. Explains why some people have ashes placed on their foreheads on this day.

What Is Palm Sunday? explains Jesus’ final entrance into Jerusalem and the significance it had as He declared Himself King in an unexpected way.

What Is Holy Week? discusses the events of the last week of Christ’s life. It also explains the significance of the Holy Days of that week.

Jesus Was Arrested explains how Jesus was betrayed and arrested on Maundy Thursday.

Judas Iscariot gives a short biography of Judas Iscariot, the Apostle who betrayed Jesus.

What Is Easter? explains what happened Easter morning when Jesus’ followers visited His tomb.

A Bittersweet Entry looks at Palm Sunday from Jesus’ point of view.

Why Easter’s Date Changes explains why Easter doesn’t fall on the same date each year.

Why Jesus Was Crucified helps explain why Jesus allowed Himself to be crucified even though He was fully God and had lived a completely sin-free life.

The Last Supper details the events of the last meal Jesus spent with His followers the night He was arrested.

Ash Wednesday is a short post that reminds us of its purpose and encourages us to observe this holiday.

What Is Maundy Thursday? describes the events of the day Jesus was arrested.

What Is Passover? explains the Jewish holiday of Passover and it’s importance to them.

It’s Palm Sunday is a brief explanation of what Palm Sunday is. It encourages us to celebrate its importance.

What Is Good Friday? details the day Christ was crucified. It walks through the day from the time He was crucified until He was laid in a grave.