Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Jerusalem Dinner

Jerusalem Dinner~A Walk With Christ

The week prior to Easter is one of my favorite celebrations in our home. I love the spirit we feel as we focus on Christ. This year was especially spiritual as Brandon had just passed away. My heart was still healing as we focused on the gift of Christ's atonement. And yet, my heart sang at the knowledge that Because of Christ, we would see both Eric and Brandon again. Throughout the entire week, I had moments where tears would surface because of the joy and peace the atonement offers. I am truly grateful to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Words cannot express my debt of gratitude. Because of Christ, I look forward with complete faith for the day when we are reunited. I can only imagine the reunion that must have happened for Eric and Brandon. 


A week with Christ
Sunday-Day 1
Triumphal Entry
-Read Mark 11:1-11
-Watch The Lamb Of God

Monday-Day 2
Cleansing of the Temple
-Read Matthew 21:12-16
-Clean the house
-Color Easter eggs for FHE

Tuesday-Day 3
Teaching the people; The sacrament; Washing of the Disciple’s feet
-Read Matthew 25:31-46 (parable of the sheep and goats)
-Read Matthew 26:26-41 (The sacrament)
-Read John 13:1-30 (Washing of the Disciple’s feet)
Eat a symbolic dinner: chicken, bread, grapes juice, grapes, green salad w/ vinegar dressing, hard boiled eggs, and olives

Wednesday-Day 4
Gethsemane
-Read Matthew 26:36-46
-Read “You Are Priceless”

Thursday-Day 5
The Betrayal of Jesus
-Read Luke 22:45-62
-Good friendships are important: deliver yummy treats to a special family

Friday-Day 6
The Crucifixion, 3 Days of darkness
-Read John 18:28-19:37
-Read 3 Nephi 8-10 (personal selections)
Eat dinner, read the scriptures and spend the evening in darkness

Saturday-Day 7
Jesus’ Burial and The Tomb
-Easter Egg hunt (morning)
-Easter Bunny deliver’s (worldly gifts)
-Easter Story Cookies
               
Easter Sunday-Day 8
The Resurrection
-Sunrise service: sing songs, bear testimonies and a yummy breakfast
- Read John 20
-Read “The Living Christ”

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