Passion

In the Christian calendar, this weekend we enter the Passion week of Jesus, his last on earth before his death and resurrection. This week of his life comprises a quarter of the Gospel accounts and it does so for a reason. This Sunday, we will sink our roots into Mark 11 and 14 and enter into the experience of Jesus as he walked towards the Cross of Calvary.  On the way we will take a long hard look at the emotions He expressed as he rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday… cursed a fruitless fig tree… turned tables in the Temple… and turned ‘upside down’ his disciples’ understand of life and leadership through getting down on his knees and washing their feet.  Linger long enough with Jesus during this week and I guarantee Jesus might want to turn over a few tables, or rearrange the furniture in our own spiritual lives.