DEVOTIONS Find a bare branch and place it in a pot. Each day of - TopicsExpress

DEVOTIONS Find a bare branch and place it in a pot. Each day of Holy Week, attach a different symbol to the branch and read the associated Scripture passage. Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1-9. Place twigs and strips of cloth at the foot of the branch to symbolize the cloaks and branches spread on the road as Jesus entered Jerusalem. Monday: Matthew 21:42-46. Place a stone at the foot of the branch to symbolize Jesus, the stone that was rejected. Tuesday: Matthew 26:6-13. Hang a small bottle of perfume from the branch. Wednesday: Matthew 26:14-16. Hang a bag of coins on the branch. Maundy Thursday: Matthew 26:17-30. Place a small plate and cup at the foot of the cross as a reminder of the Last Supper. Good Friday: Read Matthew 27:1,33-50. Hammer small nails into the branch and attach a sign reading “This is Jesus, King of the Jews”. Saturday: Read Matthew 27:57-60. Place a black cloth over the branch. Easter Sunday: Read Matthew 28:1-10. Remove the black cloth and decorate the branch with flowers, paper butterflies or paper streamers.