Passion Week 2024: Holy Saturday

“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  - Romans 5:8

Jesus had paid the ultimate price for our sins by offering himself as the perfect, flawless sacrifice. By this selfless act he triumphed over death (spiritually and physically) securing our salvation forever (Colossians 1:14).

Holy Saturday is recognized by many Christians as the day in which Jesus lay in repose, or rested from his mission of bringing salvation to the unrighteous (1 Timothy 1:15).

There was no need for further payment on our sins. That transaction had been finalized the day before (Good Friday) when Christ cried out from the Cross, "It is finished!" (John 19:30).

Following Jesus' crucifixion, his body was taken down from the Cross and laid in a tomb that was close-by (Mark 15: 42-46). His body remained there all Holy Saturday (Matthew 27:59-60; Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53-54; John 19:32-42).

As we saw, the Gospels committed quite a bit of time and attention to the events paving the way to Jesus' crucifixion, and eventual glorious Resurrection. However, very little is mentioned about Holy Saturday.

In fact, much has been speculated as to what happened to the disciples after Jesus was taken down from the Cross. Consider everything that happened prior to this point, and after. The man whom they left their lives behind to follow was now gone. What was coming next..?

More than likely, the disciples, being frightened, confused, and unsure of their own fates, met behind closed doors talking about their next move. At least, this is what they were doing when Jesus appeared to them later (John 20:19).

Neither can we forget the part that women played during the time of the crucifixion. They were consigned by God to be "first" with the most significant breaking news in history (Matthew 28:1-9; Mark 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-10; John 20:1-2)!

Tomorrow is Resurrection Sunday, marking the end of the Holy Week. This being unquestionably the foremost occurrence in Christian faith.

Easter - It's Saturday But Sunday's Coming (by K-LOVE)

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 13:15; 1 John 2:2; Matthew 20:28; Romans 8:32 

Prayer: "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.." -2 Peter 3:9  (ESV)

Love, peace, and happiness!

Kaitlyn