Happy Friday and Happy April (almost)!
In this new series, we will be taking a broad approach to a variety of events leading up to Jesus’
death. Then, following Easter Sunday, we will talk about what happened after the resurrection, and how Jesus’ time on earth fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about a coming Messiah.
This week, our focus is on what happened during what is called Passion Week, the week of the crucifixion, which for us, starts on this upcoming Sunday, April 2nd. I have been studying in an old study bible from high school and have found some great notes and charts on the topic which spurred this month’s series! I hope you enjoy and learn something with me along the way.
Major Passion Week Events:
Bible scholars believe that from Sunday through Wednesday, Jesus spent each night in Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem on the opposite slope of the Mount of Olives. It is likely that He stayed at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. On Thursday, Jesus spent the night praying in the Garden of Gethsemane and Peter, James, and John were with Him. Friday, Jesus was crucified, and His body lay in the tomb Friday and Saturday night. But Sunday morning brought with it joy and hope, as the women found the tomb empty.
Here is a detailed look at the events of Passion Week, along with Scripture references:
Sunday—Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. We know it as Palm Sunday. (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-40; John 12:12-19)
Monday—Jesus clears the temple with a whip! (Matthew 21:12, 13; Mark 11: 15-17; Luke 19:45, 46)
Tuesday—Jesus’ authority is challenged in the temple. (Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8)
Jesus teaches in stories and confronts the Jewish leaders. (Matthew 21:28-23:36; Mark 12:1-40; Luke 20:9-47)
Greeks ask to see Jesus. (John 12:20-26)
Jesus teaches on the future. (Matthew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21:5-38)
Judas agrees to betray Jesus. (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10, 11; Luke 22:3-6)
Wednesday—the Bible does not say what Jesus did on this day, but it is thought that He remained in Bethany with His disciples.
Thursday—The Last Supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20)
Jesus speaks to the disciples in the upper room (John 13-17)
Jesus struggles in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; John 18:1)
Jesus is betrayed and arrested (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12)
Friday—Jesus is tried by Jewish and Roman authorities and is denied by Peter (Matthew 26:57-27:2; Matthew 27:11-31: Mark 14:53-15:20; Luke 22:54-23:25; John 18:13-19:16)
Jesus is crucified (Matthew 27:31-56; Mark 15:20-41; Luke 23: 26-49; John 19:17-30)
Sunday—The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24: 1-12; John 20:1-18)
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