Risen! The Musical has one video version that focuses entirely on the events of Easter Sunday. I thought it would be good to share it this Easter week.
Risen! The Musical – Episode Two – Easter Sunday dawn to Easter Sunday evening (youtube.com)
Last year I shared this brilliant short video written by J.John and I thought it well worth showing again.
(130) The Easter Story – YouTube
Also today is Maundy Thursday and here is some info from biblestudytools.com:
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a significant day in the Christian calendar commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His disciples. This event is described in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospel according to John, chapters 13 through 17. During the Last Supper, which took place the evening before Jesus was crucified, He shared bread and wine with His disciples, instructing them to “do this in remembrance of me.” This act is seen as the institution of the Holy Eucharist or Communion in many Christian traditions.
The term “Maundy” comes from the Latin word “mandatum,” meaning “commandment” or “mandate,” reflecting Jesus’ words to His disciples after He washed their feet in an extraordinary display of humility and service. He said, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” (John 13:34, KJV). This foot-washing is often replicated in Christian Maundy Thursday services to symbolize Jesus’ call to love and serve one another.
The meaning of Maundy Thursday lies in remembering and reenacting Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion. It serves as a poignant reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice and His teachings on love, humility, and service to others. It also marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the three-day period leading up to Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ death and resurrection. Maundy Thursday is a day of reflection, communion, and preparation for the solemn observance of Good Friday and the joyous celebration of Easter.
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