Palm Sunday (Triumphal Entry)

  • Matthew 21:1–11: Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt.
  • Zechariah 9:9: Prophecy of the King riding on a donkey.
  • Luke 19:41–44: Jesus weeps over Jerusalem.

Holy Monday (Cleansing the Temple)

  • Matthew 21:12–13: Jesus drives the money changers from the Temple.
  • Mark 11:12–19: Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanses the temple.
  • Isaiah 56:1–8: God’s house a house of prayer.

Holy Tuesday (Teaching and Betrayal)

  • Matthew 21:20–22: Fig tree withers, teaching on faith.
  • Mark 14:1–11: Plot to kill Jesus and woman anoints him.
  • Psalm 110: “Sit at my right hand…”.

Spy Wednesday (Judas’ Betrayal)

  • Luke 22:1–6: Judas agrees to betray Jesus.
  • John 13:21–30: Jesus identifies his betrayer.
  • Matthew 26:14–16: Judas takes silver.

Maundy Thursday (Last Supper/Garden)

  • Luke 22:7–65: The Last Supper, new covenant, and arrest.
  • John 13:1–17: Jesus washes the disciples’ feet.
  • John 13:34–35: The new commandment to love.

Good Friday (Crucifixion/Death)

  • Isaiah 52:13–53:12: Prophecy of the suffering servant.
  • Luke 23:1–56: Trial, crucifixion, and burial.
  • John 19:16-30: “It is finished.”.
  • Psalm 22: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”.

Holy Saturday (In the Tomb)

  • Matthew 27:62–66: The guard at the tomb.
  • Isaiah 52:13–53:12: Silent contemplation of his burial.

Easter Sunday (Resurrection)

  • Luke 24:1–12: The tomb is empty.
  • Matthew 28:1–15: “He is not here; he has risen!”.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:3–8: Significance of the resurrection