--- title: "Holy Wednesday: Preparing for Jesus' Death" description: Dive deeper into the events that took place on Holy Wednesday and extract important lessons that we can apply to our lives today. image: https://blog.journey.church/hubfs/Holy%20Wednesday.png --- [Go Back Up](https://blog.journey.church/holy-wednesday-preparing-for-jesus-death#top) [Skip to Content](https://blog.journey.church/holy-wednesday-preparing-for-jesus-death#body) ## Journey Church Toggle Menu - [Main Website](https://journey.church) - Open Search Search Submit Search # Holy Wednesday: Preparing for Jesus' Death [Easter](https://blog.journey.church/tag/easter) [Holy Week](https://blog.journey.church/tag/holy-week) Apr 5, 2023 6:00:00 AM [Jason Szesze](https://blog.journey.church/author/jason-szesze) 1 min read ![](https://blog.journey.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Holy%20Wednesday.png?width=1000&name=Holy%20Wednesday.png) [mailto:?subject=Holy%20Wednesday%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Jesus%27%20Death&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.journey.church%2Fholy-wednesday-preparing-for-jesus-death](mailto:?subject=Holy%20Wednesday%3A%20Preparing%20for%20Jesus%27%20Death&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.journey.church%2Fholy-wednesday-preparing-for-jesus-death) Holy Wednesday marks a significant moment in the Holy Week as it remembers the day when Mary and Judas prepared Jesus for his death. This day holds great significance as it highlights the actions of the key players in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion. **The Threat of Jesus' Ministry** After numerous challenges to the temple system and Rome, the religious elite considered Jesus a threat to their power and religion. They believed that if Jesus was not killed, Rome would take away their power and destroy their temple. In their eyes, it was better for one man to die than for an entire nation to perish. This belief set in motion a chain of events that culminated in Jesus' crucifixion. **Mary's Lavish Display** Mary took a jar of perfume valued at a year's salary and poured it over Jesus' head and feet. The act was socially awkward and humiliating, but Mary understood the significance of Jesus' impending death. She was preparing Jesus for his burial and showed her love for him by using her most precious possession. **Judas' Betrayal** Judas was one of the disciples and initially spoke out against Mary's actions, claiming it was a waste. However, he later betrayed Jesus by informing the religious elite of his whereabouts for a sum of money. Judas saw Jesus as no longer useful to him and chose personal gain over loyalty. **Jesus' Sacrifice** The events of Holy Wednesday show that everyone was preparing for Jesus' death, but they had different motives. The religious elite saw it as a means to preserve their power, Judas wanted personal gain, and Mary was preparing Jesus for his burial. However, Jesus' death was not for any of these reasons. It was to save God's people from death itself. Action Items: 1. Reflect on the events of Holy Wednesday and consider how they apply to your life. 2. Evaluate your loyalty to God and ensure that you never prioritize personal gain over your love for him. 3. Show your love for Jesus through your actions and do not hesitate to offer him your most precious possessions. 4. Accept and embrace Jesus' sacrifice as the only way to eternal life.   ## Jason Szesze ## Ready to Transform your Business with Little Effort Using Brightlane? [Register Now](https://www.example.com) You May Like These ## Related Articles ![](https://blog.journey.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Resurrection%20Sunday.png?width=700&name=Resurrection%20Sunday.png) ### [Resurrection Sunday: The Coronation of Jesus as the True King](https://blog.journey.church/resurrection-sunday-the-coronation-of-jesus-as-the-true-king) ![](https://blog.journey.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Good%20Friday.png?width=700&name=Good%20Friday.png) ### [Good Friday: Remembering Jesus' Sacrifice for Our Sins](https://blog.journey.church/good-friday-remembering-jesus-sacrifice-for-our-sins) ![](https://blog.journey.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Maundy%20Thursday.png?width=700&name=Maundy%20Thursday.png) ### [Maundy Thursday: The New Covenant](https://blog.journey.church/maundy-thursday-the-new-covenant) --- # Journey Church - [Main Home Page](https://Journey.church) - [Blog](https://blog.journey.church) [Register Now](https://www.example.com) ©Lynton. All rights reserved. [Legal Notice](https://www.example.com) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.example.com) | [Site Map](https://www.example.com) ♥ Made with Care by HubSpot Experts