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Apr 2025
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The Crucial Turning Point in Holy Week

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 How did Jesus go from the joys of Palm Sunday to the sorrows of Good Friday? Dr. Sri delves into the pivotal events leading to Jesus' death, examining the dramatic shift in the way the Jewish people and leaders perceived him. He explains how Jesus' radical ministry, particularly seen in his cleansing of the temple, led the Jewish leaders to plot against him.

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During the cleansing of the temple, Jesus reminds the Jewish people that he came to save everyone—sinners, tax collectors, lepers, the poor, and Gentiles alike.
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