This is a very special day in Scripture.
The word Maundy is derived through Middle English, and Old French mandé, from the Latin mandatum, the first word of the phrase "Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos" ("A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you"), the statement by Jesus in the Gospel of John (13:34) by which Jesus explained to the Apostles the significance of his action of washing their feet. The phrase is used as the antiphon sung during the "Mandatum" ceremony of the washing of the feet, which may be held during Mass or at another time as a separate event, during which a priest or bishop (representing Christ) ceremonially washes the feet of others, typically 12 persons chosen as a cross-section of the community. (Wikipedia)
John 14:1 (NIV)
1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
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Exceptional!
Embrace and celebrate the immense power of God's deep love as His love story is read and lived again this Holy Week. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Now didn't Jesus say he would be dead for three days and three nights? Sign of Jonah or some such.
Friday to Sunday morning does not calculate to three nights.
Jim, as an authority on Christian matters, could you offer an explanation?
David,
From the Wesley's Commentary:
"It was customary with the eastern nations to reckon any part of a natural day of twenty four hours, for the whole day. Accordingly they used to say a thing was done after three or seven days, if it was done on the third or seventh day, from that which was last mentioned. Instances of this may be seen, 1Kings 20:29; and in many other places. And as the Hebrewss had no word to express a natural day, they used night and day, or day and night for it. So that to say a thing happened after three days and three nights, was with them the very same, as to say, it happened after three days, or on the third day. See Esther 4:16; Esther 5:1; Genesis 7:4, 12; Exodus 24:18; Exodus 34:28. Jonah 2:1.
Suggesting that ancient people were so lacking in logical thinking ability, that they had difficulty measuring time is one possible explanation.
Another is that the crucifixion occured on a Thursday.
A third explanation is that the sign of Jonah referred to a time from the betrayal, when, it is argued, he was separated from God.
And by the way, can you please respond to my previous query: Does the SA support the use of prayer and/or exorcism as an alternative to orthodox medical intervention? Examples: using prayer instead of paramedical assistance at a road trauma; using exorcism instead of psychiatric intervention for mental health issues.
can you please also explain your views on communion. i know the salvos dont practice this but in some place they do and this is confusing...
David - Please refer to an earlier comment to find my answer to your question. I also suggest that you talk to the officer in your nearest corps so you can have a helpful dialog.
Anon. - You would be better served by going to our website to look at our position statements. You can find the answer at
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/SALV/STANDARD/PC_60049.html
I hope this is helpful.
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