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Holy Wednesday

Holy Wednesday is the fourth day of Holy Week. It is also known as Spy Wednesday because it marks the day Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Jesus.

Events Recorded in the Bible for Holy Wednesday:

  • The Sanhedrin plots to kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–5; Mark 14:1–2; Luke 22:1–2)
  • Jesus is anointed at Bethany (Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9)
  • Judas agrees to betray Jesus (Matthew 26:14–16; Mark 14:10–11; Luke 22:3–6)

The religious leaders saw Jesus as an increasing threat. His influence was growing daily, and the number of His followers was multiplying. They were especially unsettled by His controversial teachings and confrontations—particularly those from the previous day. As a result, they concluded that Jesus must be eliminated.

> "Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill Him."

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

(Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9)

On this day, Jesus was staying at the house of Simon the Leper in Bethany. A woman came to Him and anointed Him with expensive perfume. Jesus said,

> "She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial."

Holy Wednesday is sometimes referred to as Silent Wednesday because, according to the Gospel accounts, no major public events or teachings of Jesus are recorded on this day. After the intense activities of the previous days—cleansing the temple, confronting religious leaders, and teaching in parables—Jesus seems to have spent this day quietly, possibly in Bethany, preparing for the coming events of His passion.

The Gospels do not mention any direct public ministry of Jesus on this day.

It may have been a day of rest and preparation for Jesus and the disciples before the Passover meal and His arrest.

In contrast to the noise of the Sanhedrin's plotting and Judas's betrayal, Jesus is silent, perhaps reflecting, praying, and spending time with His close followers.

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

(Matthew 26:14–16; Mark 14:10–11; Luke 22:3–6)

We do not know the exact reason why Judas betrayed Jesus. However, looking at his life, we can infer that while Judas accepted Jesus as a teacher, he did not receive Him as his Savior. Unlike the other disciples who called Jesus "Lord," Judas consistently referred to Him as "Rabbi," which means teacher. There is also no clear evidence of a deep, personal relationship between Judas and Jesus.

Throughout His ministry, Jesus emphasized the importance of having a close relationship with God—something He highlights in John chapter 15. As followers of Christ, maintaining a strong relationship with God remains essential.

Scripture Portion for Holy Thursday: Matthew 26:17–30

— Daniel Justine

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