Holy Week is the most important week for Christians as we celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Holy week is the final week of Lent, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and concludes on Easter Sunday. Let’s set aside time this week to reflect on his messages in the bible, to remember his actions, and to recommit to living as his disciples in the world today following the bible reading plan below.
Palm Sunday
Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey
Mathew 21:1-11, John 12:12-19 Mark 11:1-11, Luk3 19:28-44
Holy Monday
Jesus visits Bethany, Mary anoints the feet of Jesus. Jesus overturns the tables in the temple, and curses a fig tree.
Mathew 21:12-22, Mark 11:12-19, Luke 19:45-48, John 12:12-19
Holy Tuesday
Jesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter
Religious leaders question Jesus
Mathew 26:17-29, Mark 11:20 -33, Luke 20:1-8
Holy Wednesday
Judas makes a deal with the high priest; he turns Jesus over for 30 silver coins
Mathew 26:1-16, Mark 11:11 -14:11, Luke 20:1-22:6, John 12:30-50
Holy Thursday
The last supper takes place, Jesus institutes the sacraments of the Eucharist
Mathew 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-25, Luke 22:7-62, John 13:1-35
Good Friday
Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion. He died on the cross, and was buried in a tomb.
Mathew 27:1-61, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 22:66-23:55, John 18:28 -19:42
Holy Saturday
Jesus descends into the Abyss
Mathew 27: 62-66, Luke 23:56
Easter Sunday
Jesus is Risen.
Mathew 28, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-9
