Holy Week
“8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?”
This weekend we celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. It was a parade like you have never seen. Everyone came out to watch. Even strangers were interested in the commotion. For His disciples, this was the high point in Jesus’ ministry. Soon they expected Him to set up His Kingdom here on earth. The events of the coming week couldn’t even be imagined.
As we go through the coming week, I encourage you to take some special time to retrace the steps of Jesus. Reflect on the influence He had, and the sacrifice He was willing to make. Below is a list of verses to read each day during this week as we remember the great love that Christ has for each of us. You can also click here to get a downloadable PDF of this reading plan.
Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem with his disciples riding a borrowed donkey. He arrived to much celebration, but it was the beginning of the end of his human life.
Read Zechariah 9:9
Read Luke 19:28-40
Holy Monday
On Holy Monday, Jesus asserted his authority by throwing out anyone and everyone who was doing business inside the temple complex. The Jewish leaders were less than impressed with the display of power.
Read Isaiah 56:1-8
Read Luke 19:41-48
Holy Tuesday
On Holy Tuesday, temple leaders challenged Jesus by putting him to the test. Literally. They raised a number of theological debates with him and questioned both his teaching and his God-given authority.
Read Psalm 118:19-27
Read Psalm 110
Read Luke 20
Spy Wednesday
On Spy Wednesday, Jesus continued his teaching, which only riled up Jewish leaders. The tipping point came when a woman honored Jesus by anointing him with really expensive oil. This didn't sit well with Judas, who went straight to the religious authorities and offered to deliver Jesus into their hands.
Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday, after celebrating the Passover with his disciples, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, where Judas betrayed him. He was arrested and tortured while Peter denied him.
Read Isaiah 50:4-10
Read Luke 22:1-65
Good Friday
On Good Friday, the Jewish leaders, with the help of Pilate, subjected Jesus to a mock trial that resulted in a death sentence for the one who would be called the King of the Jews. He was hastily crucified and quickly buried before the Sabbath began that evening.
Read Psalm 22:1-18
Read Luke 22:66-71 and Luke 23:1-56
Holy Saturday
On Holy Saturday, not much happened...that we know of, at least. Since it was the Jewish Sabbath, all activity came to a grinding halt, and Jesus' followers had to wait until the next day to properly prepare his body for burial.
Read Isaiah 52:13-15 and Isaiah 53
Read Luke 23:56
Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday, a couple of women went to Jesus' tomb to anoint him for burial, but when they arrived, he wasn't there. The tomb was empty, and an angel greeted them with the news that Jesus was alive. The women hurried back to tell the others, and Jesus surprised his grieving disciples by showing up in their midst.
Read Isaiah 52:7-10
Read Luke 24
This Reading Plan came from leslieannjones.com
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God Bless and See you on Sunday!