What Happened on Tuesday of Holy Week

A Day of Teaching, Warnings, and Reflections

As we continue our journey through Holy Week, each day brings us closer to the events that would lead to Jesus’ crucifixion and ultimately, His Resurrection. On Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus’ actions and teachings were filled with wisdom, prophecy, and warnings for His followers. While the previous day focused on the cleansing of the temple and demonstrating God’s authority, Tuesday served as a day of teaching, where Jesus spoke directly to both His disciples and the religious leaders, challenging their understanding of God’s kingdom.

This blog post will explore the significant events of Tuesday of Holy Week, including the teachings that were shared, the warnings Jesus gave, and how these messages still speak to us today. We’ll also reflect on how, as Christian business owners and entrepreneurs, we can apply these lessons in our lives and work.

Jesus’ Authority Challenged: The Parable of the Two Sons

On Tuesday, Jesus spent much of His time teaching, parables being one of the central methods of His instruction. The religious leaders had begun to question His authority, trying to trap Him in His words. In response, Jesus gave several powerful parables that addressed their hypocrisy and their lack of understanding.

One of the key parables shared on Tuesday of Holy Week was the Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32). In this parable, Jesus told the story of a father who asked his two sons to go work in the vineyard. One son said he wouldn’t go but later changed his mind and worked. The other son said he would go but never did.

Jesus used this story to teach the chief priests and elders, asking them which son did the will of the father. They correctly answered that it was the son who changed his mind and went to work. Jesus then applied this parable to the religious leaders of the day, pointing out that they had not truly followed God’s will, despite their outward professions of righteousness.

This parable serves as a reminder to us as Christian entrepreneurs and business owners that God is not looking for mere lip service. He wants action, obedience, and a heart that aligns with His will. It’s a call to ask ourselves: Are we truly doing what God has called us to do? Are we, like the first son, willing to do the work that God asks of us—even if it’s uncomfortable or difficult?

Jesus Challenges Religious Hypocrisy: The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

In the same manner that Jesus used the Parable of the Two Sons, He also told the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Matthew 21:33-46). This story speaks of a landowner who rented his vineyard to tenants. When it came time for the landowner to collect the fruit, the tenants refused to pay and even killed the landowner’s servants, and eventually, his son. Jesus asked, “What will the landowner do to those tenants?”

The religious leaders, knowing the parable was about them, answered that the landowner would bring those tenants to justice and rent the vineyard to others. Jesus then quoted a prophetic warning from Psalm 118:22-23, referring to Himself as the cornerstone that the builders (the religious leaders) had rejected.

This parable serves as a warning about the dangers of religious hypocrisy—going through the motions of faith without truly living it out. As Christian business owners, we can reflect on this parable by considering the integrity and authenticity of our work. Are we using our businesses to truly honor God, or are we simply following external expectations while our hearts are far from Him? Are we putting forth our best effort in faith-driven entrepreneurship, or are we merely concerned with profits?

Jesus’ Teaching on the Greatest Commandment

On Tuesday, Jesus was also asked by a Pharisee about the greatest commandment in the Law. In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus responded:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Jesus made it clear that all the commandments of God could be summed up in two simple, yet profound truths: Love God and love others. This is not only the foundation of the Christian life, but it also should be the driving force behind every Christian business. When we love God, we serve Him in everything we do, and when we love others, we seek to bless them through our products, services, and the way we treat them.

As Christian entrepreneurs, we are called to reflect Christ’s love through our work. This love isn’t just in words—it’s in our actions. It’s about using our business to serve others, whether through the products we offer, the services we provide, or the relationships we build. Love for God and others should be at the heart of everything we do in business, just as it should be in every other area of our lives.

Jesus Warns About the Pharisees: Avoiding Religious Pride

In the last section of Matthew 23, Jesus issued a strong rebuke to the Pharisees, condemning them for their hypocrisy and religious pride. He warned them about focusing on outward appearances rather than the condition of their hearts.

Matthew 23:27-28 (NIV) says:

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.”

This passage is a powerful reminder that true righteousness comes from a pure heart before God, not from external appearances. In our businesses, it’s easy to focus on success or profits and forget about the importance of our character. Jesus calls us to build businesses that reflect His heart, where honesty, integrity, and humility are the foundation of our operations.

As Christian business owners, we must ask ourselves if we are truly honoring God with our business practices or if we are caught up in outward success while neglecting our relationship with Him. Authenticity is key to being a true follower of Christ—and it should be evident in our businesses as well.

Conclusion: Walking in Faith, Reflecting Christ’s Love in Our Businesses

Tuesday of Holy Week is a day of deep reflection on the importance of purity in our relationship with God and in how we conduct ourselves. Just as Jesus cleansed the temple and challenged the religious leaders, He calls us to purify our hearts and businesses, ensuring they align with God’s will. Whether through the Parable of the Two Sons or His warning against hypocrisy, Jesus urges us to live authentically, with a heart that seeks to serve God’s purpose in all that we do.

As Christian entrepreneurs, we are not just building businesses—we are building ministries that should reflect God’s love, mercy, and truth. This Holy Week, let us be reminded to stay focused on the greatest commandment: loving God and loving others through our work. May we be vessels for God’s kingdom—bringing light into the marketplace and offering products and services that glorify Him. trial, remember that Jesus is with you, offering His peace, His guidance, and His strength for the journey.

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