Silent Saturday

Saturday

Jesus’s body lay in the tomb. A large stone was put in front of the door. The wicked priests asked Pilate to have guards stand outside the tomb to make sure no one went inside.
See Matthew 27:57–66.

So, what did happen on this day? Well, even though the Savior was in the tomb he did preach to the people in 'prison'. He always preached the gospel even during His death. So, Hi body lays in a tomb, but He is getting prepared to come again.

Last night the jews didn't want the bodies on the cross for the feast of the passover. However, Christ was already dead. So, they put a spear through His side, and blood & water streamed out. He sacrificed even after death for all of us. 

Calvary Friday

Friday

Jesus was taken to the high priest, Caiaphas. Jesus’s disciple Peter denied that he knew Him. Jesus was questioned by the governor, Pilate, and by the king, Herod. He was condemned to die on the cross. Jesus was crucified. A rich man named Joseph laid Jesus in his tomb. Jesus’s mother, Mary, and Mary Magdalene visited the tomb.

See Matthew 26:57–72; 27:1–2, 27–37; Luke 23:44–46, 50–56.

He was denied by His friends, taken to the High Priest, the governor, and then to the King. The peop
le wanted Him crucified. He died on the cross, and was crucified. His final words were "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." He forgave all even those that put Him to death. So, we must forgive all as well. May we remember to do this during Easter this year. For the sake of all mankind. Please visit the scriptures mentioned. They speak more than I can even think of speaking.  Watch the video below.

Passover/ Gethsemane Thursday

Thursday

Jesus’s disciples got ready for the Passover meal. During the meal, Jesus told the disciples that one of them would betray Him. Then, to help them remember Him, He gave them the sacrament for the first time. Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to suffer for our sins and to pray to God. People came with swords and arrested Him. The disciples ran away in fear.
See Matthew 26:17–29, 36–56.


This is what we truly know as the most significant part of the Atonement. He bled from ever pore for us, and suffered so we would not have to. Doctrine & Covenants 19: 16 states, " For behold, I, God, have ^asuffered these things for all, that they might not ^bsuffer if they would ^crepent; " So the only thing we must do is repent of our sins so that we might not suffer as He has already suffered for us. I think Thursday is the day we begin to notice in some ways more, but that night was the beginning of the end of His suffering. Christ said, "Father, if thou be willing remove this cup from me. Not my will, but thine be done." Christ went ahead and suffered every pain we will ever and have ever suffered for us. He is my elder brother and my redeemer and savior.

Reading the Parables/telling stories.

Wednesday

The scriptures do not say what Jesus did on this day. He may have spent the day with His disciples. You could read the parable of the ten virgins, a story Jesus taught to His disciples to help them prepare for His Second Coming.

See Matthew 25:1–13.

The parable mentioned is actually one of my favorites. If you haven't read it you should. The ten virgins were all given oil and to always take care of it and let the light burn. However, as to not give away the ending you'll have to read for yourself. 

Matthew 25

Now, if you look at the scripture mentioned it's how the chief priests, scribes, elders, and high priests all plotted against Him. It was still the beginning of Judas Iscariot's betrayal.

Agreement Tuesday

Tuesday

Jesus taught people in the temple and on a nearby hill called the Mount of Olives.

The priests plotted to kill Jesus. One of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, agreed to turn Jesus over to the priests in exchange for 30 silver coins.

See Matthew 25:31–46; 26:14–16.

This part of the Week I believe to be very significant. Jesus is still doing His duty as a Son of God, and preaching righteousness to all that will listen, but then you have Judas Iscariot who has betrayed Him by agreeing to turn Him over to the priests for money.  I truly believe that He began to know our pains and sorrows at this point because He knew He had been betrayed. Many times we don't understand if someone realizes they are betraying us even for a small fortune or glory, but the reality is that if your friends are truly your friends you will stand by them no matter what. There comes a time in life when you start realizing what different things mean, and you know who you can trust or not trust. Christ forgave all even His enemies, but He never befriended them. I have learned that yes, it is important for us to forgive all mankind, but if you don't think you can be a friend to them you don't have to be. The key is forgiveness. Christ knew that Judas betrayed Him and yet He forgave Him. May we remember the power of forgiveness always in our lives.