Sunday: (Palm Sunday)
1. ‘The Triumphal Entry’, in Jerusalem (Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-10; Lk 19:29-44; Jn 12:12-19)
· This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ (Mt 21:4-5)
Monday:
1. Jesus curses the fruitless fig tree, pronouncing immediate judgment. (Mt 21:19-22; Mk 11:12-14)
· “…have faith and do not doubt…” (Mt 21:21)
2. In the temple Jesus drives out the money changers and heals the blind and lame. (Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-18)
· But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple area, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David,’ they were indignant. (Mt 21:15)
Tuesday:
1. The authority of Jesus is questioned. (Mt 21:23-27; Mk 12:27-33; Lk 20:1-8)
· Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” (Mt 21:24)
(Jesus continues to teach. Mt 21:28-45; 22-25; Mk 12-13; Lk 20:9-47; 21)
2. Jesus is anointed by Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus, in Bethany (Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:3-9; Lk Jn 12:2-11)
· Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.” (Mt 26:10)
Wednesday:
1. Judas Iscariot agrees to betray Jesus. (Mt 26:14—16; Mk 14:10-11; Lk 22:3-6)
· ‘What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?’ (Mt 26:15)
Thursday: (Passover observed)
1. ‘The Last/Lord’s Supper’ (Mt 26:17-30; Mk 14:12-25; Lk 22:7-20: Jn 13:1-38)
· “I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Mt 26:29)
2. Jesus comforts and encourages his disciples. (Jn 14-16:33)
· “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (Jn 14:25-27)
3. Jesus prays at on the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane (Mt 26:36-46; Mk 14:32-42; Lk 22:40-46)
· “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” (Mt 26:38)
“My father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” (v. 39)
4. Jesus is arrested. (Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:1-11)
· “Friend, do what you came for.” (Mt 26:50)
5. Jesus is brought to trial (before the Sanhedrin, then Pilate and Herod, form Thursday night to Friday morning). (Mt 26:57-68; 27:11-26; Mk 14:53-65; 15:1-15; Lk 22:66-23:25; Jn 18:19-24, 24-40)
· “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. “But I say to you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Mt 26:64)
Friday: (Good Friday)
1. Jesus is mocked and crucified, at Golgotha (Mt 27:27-44; Mk 15:16-32; Lk 23:26-43; Jn 19:17-27)
· ‘You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross if you are the Son of God!’ (Mt 27:40)
2. Jesus gives up his life and dies. (Mt 27:45-56; Mk 15:33-41; Lk 23:44-49; Jn 19:28-37)
· “Father into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. (Lk 23:46)
3. Jesus is buried. (Mt 27:57-65; Mk 15:42-47: Lk 50-56; Jn 19:38-42)
· Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. (Mt 27:59-60)
Sunday: (Easter)
1. Jesus defeats death and is resurrected! (Mt 28:1-20: Mk 16:1-20: Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-31)
· ‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen!’ (Mk 16:6)
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