The Hidden Days of Holy Week what happened on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday and Why it Matters!

A deeper look at the overlooked days that reveal the heart of the story—and the choices we must make. Introduction We often move quickly from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. But in doing so, we can miss something profoundly important. Holy Week is not just about the final events—it is about the unfolding decisions that lead to them. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are not empty days. They are the days where truth is declared, tension rises, and loyalties are revealed. Let's step into those days together—and discover what they mean for us today. Holy Monday — Confrontation and Cleansing On Monday, Jesus returns to Jerusalem and immediately confronts what is broken. He enters the Temple and drives out the money changers, declaring that God's house is meant to be a place of prayer, not profit. Then, in a symbolic act, He curses a fig tree—an image of outward life with no inward fruit. This is a day of spiritual clarity. It asks us a powerful question: What needs to be cleansed in our lives? Monday is about honesty, courage, and the willingness to deal with what is not right. Holy Tuesday — Teaching, Truth, and Urgency Tuesday is one of the most intense days of Jesus' public ministry. He teaches openly in the Temple, engages with religious leaders, and delivers some of His most important parables—calling people to readiness, responsibility, and faithfulness. He also speaks about the future, urging watchfulness and awareness. This is a day of truth. Tuesday asks: Are we listening? It reminds us that truth is not just to be heard—it is to be lived. Holy Wednesday — The Silent Day Wednesday is often quiet in the Gospel accounts—but beneath the surface, everything is shifting. Plans are being made. Betrayal is being arranged. Judas agrees to hand Jesus over. At the same time, a woman pours out expensive perfume in an act of devotion and love. This day holds a profound contrast: Devotion and betrayal. Love and calculation. Wednesday asks: Where do I stand? It is a day of decision—often made in silence. Putting It All Together The flow of these days tells a powerful story: Monday: Clean house  Tuesday: Clarify truth  Wednesday: Choose your allegiance  By the time Thursday arrives, the direction has already been set. Holy Week is not just history—it is a mirror. Things to Remember • God is not interested in appearances—He desires authenticity.  • Truth, once heard, carries responsibility.  • Quiet decisions often shape our greatest outcomes.  • The most important choices are often made before the spotlight appears. Things to Share • Share the idea that Holy Week includes meaningful "hidden days."  • Encourage others to reflect on what Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday represent.  • Invite conversation about what needs to change, grow, or be decided.  • Remind others that faith is lived in daily decisions—not just big moments. Things to Act On • Take time to "clean house" in one area of your life.  • Revisit a truth you know—but may not be fully living.  • Make one clear decision about who you are and what you stand for.  • Choose devotion over distraction, clarity over compromise. Closing Call to Action This Holy Week, don't rush to the ending. Live the middle. Because Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are where the real work happens. If you're serious about building a life—and a business—that matters, start here. Clean house. Speak truth. Make your choice. And if you're looking for someone to walk alongside you in that journey, I would be honored to help. This is what we do at The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience and The Christian Entrepreneur Network. Let's build something that lasts. — Stan Hustad  What It Takes Radio Company