Sword of the Spirit

Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick. He tells His disciples that they will go back to Judaea. The disciples are reluctant since they had just fled the area but they follow regardless. In Bethany Jesus raises Lazarus who had been dead 4 days. As a result, many believe in Jesus.

Jesus returns to Bethany for the Passover feast, Judas is reproved by Jesus after faulting Mary for anointing Jesus with very expensive ointment that he claimed should have been sold and proceeds given to the poor. The believing Jews and Gentiles alike all welcome Him with palm branches proclaiming the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. They cry, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Jesus washes His disciples feet and commands them to love one another. He tells them that one of them will betray Him. Peter is told that he will deny Jesus after telling Jesus he will lay his life down for His sake.

Jesus tells His disciples that He is going away to prepare a place for them. He promises them that He will send them the comforter after He leaves who will teach them all things.