He is Risen!

We continued in the week with The Crucifixion and how God worked it all to happen just as He said. We counted out 30 pieces of silver and talked about Judas and his betrayal of Jesus. We also had our own Seder Meal. Our niece came over and joined in for it. The preparation of it I don't think was "kosher" but it was good and meaningful. We talked about the meaning of each item according to Jewish custom, but also talked about the significance in relation to our Lord and Savior and how Christ was the ultimate Lamb sacrifice.

We had Lamb and Rosemary & Garlic Potatoes. On our Seder plate there was a Hard Boiled Egg, Parsley, Salt Water, Horseradish, Charoset and Matzo. The Lamb was a bit dry, but tasty -- I think I cooked it too long in the crock pot. This was the first time any of us had ever had lamb. We all enjoyed the Matzo bread and my girls like salt (not a good thing I know) so the Parsley in the salt water didn't bother them. The Horseradish on the other hand did not go over too well. Our niece tried to get some down, but my husband was the only one to complete that feet. The charoset was delicious! Here are some pics of our meal.

Saturday turned out to be a very busy day. Typical for me - I plan too much into the day and then wonder why I get grumpy when I can't fit it all in. Only I don't wonder anymore. I am trying to learn from this and balance my days around what I should be doing, but I struggle. With that said there were many positives out of the day. I was finally able to do an idea that I found in Homespun Memories for the Heart that I was anxiously waiting for. They are called Resurrection Cookies. The ingredients are simples, 1 c. whole pecans, 1 tsp. white vinegar, 3 large egg whites, pinch of salt & 1 c. white sugar. Each instruction includes scripture to reflect on The Crucifixion. We beat the pecans with a wooden spoon and talked about how the soldiers beat and mocked Jesus. Then we smelled and tasted the vinegar and talked about how that is what they gave Him to drink. The eggs represented that Jesus willingly gave up His life to bring us new life. Salt represents the salty tears of His followers. Then the sugar is the "sweetest part of the story."

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" John 3:16

Whip it up, and it turns a nice white, representing those who have been cleansed from their sin. Fold in the beaten pecans and then drop heaping spoonfuls on a wax paper lined baking sheet. When putting them in the oven you turn it off and then tape the oven closed (like sealing the tomb). In the morning they should be done. I say should because ours were not (I had to bake them on 200 for like 30 min.) I had something cooking right before so I didn't follow the heating directions as closely. Once baked they are hollow inside, just like the tomb was empty because He is Risen! They are also absolutely delicious, as long as you like pecans. I didn't get a picture of the cookies, they went quite fast. But next time.