Holy Week
palm sunday
Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40
Hosanna! The people shouted and cheered as Jesus rode a humble donkey into Jerusalem during the festival of Passover. They waved palms to celebrate his arrival and laid their cloaks on the ground to welcome him. This event is what we celebrate today on Palm Sunday.
Maundy Thursday
Mark 14:22-25, 32-46; Matthew 26:26-30, 36-50
Jesus and the disciples shared the Passover meal together. Knowing it was the last supper before his death, Jesus told the disciples to remember him by eating the bread—his body, and drinking the wine—his blood. After supper, the disciples fell asleep while Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Led by Judas, the betrayer, the Roman authorities arrived and arrested Jesus. Everyone scattered.
Good friday
Mark 15:16-47; Matthew 27:27-61
Jesus was put on trial and sentenced to be crucified. The crowds mocked him, and the soldiers placed a crown of thorns on his head. Jesus was crucified on a cross at the same time as two other criminals, while the crowds shouted angrily at him. Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother, watched as Jesus died. He was buried that day in a tomb.
Easter day
John 20:1-18; Luke 24:1-12
The women who were close to Jesus went to the tomb to give him a proper burial. When they arrived, they were surprised to see the tomb was open and Jesus’ body was gone. An angel appeared and told them that Jesus was alive! They ran to spread the good news to the disciples.