Holy Week is around the corner. This is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter (April 2 and April 9 this year) that Christians have traditionally devoted to honouring and meditating on 'the passion of Jesus Christ' — the suffering and pain Christ endured as He committed His life to paying for the sins of the world.
Some of you may be familiar with Holy Week, and used to observing it. Some of you won't be, and may even question the point. To be clear — observing Holy Week does not make you a Christian or not; and none of this 'scores points' with God or makes us better Christians. However, Holy Week was established by people who love Jesus, and acknowledge that we are drawn to Christ and His likeness when we remember all He's done for us, especially His willingness to humble Himself and suffer for sinners who would reject, mock, and crucify Him. Observing Holy Week can be a great blessing.
This year, for Holy Week, we will be releasing daily devotions, starting Sunday, April 2. These are meant to bless you, and help you to think upon Christ, commune with Him, and grow in gratitude for our Saviour, Friend, and King.
In the meantime, if you are interested in reading through Jesus' final week-long journey to the cross throughout the next week, here is a suggested reading plan:
Sunday, April 2
Official Presentation of Jesus to Israel
Luke 19:29-44, Matthew 21:11-17, Mark 11:1-11, John 12:12-19
Monday, April 3
Cleansing of the Temple
Mark 11:12-18, John 12:20-50
Tuesday, April 4 - Morning
Official Challenge of Christ’s Authority
Mark 11:19-25, Matthew 21:23-23:39, Mark 12:1-40, Luke 20
The Poor Widow
Mark 12:41-44
Tuesday, April 4 - Afternoon
Prophesies Based on Jewish Rejection
Matthew 24:1-25:46
Wednesday, April 5
The Plot to Kill Jesus
Matthew 26:1-16
Thursday, April 6
The Last Supper
Luke 22:7-16, John 13:1-38, Luke 22:17-20, John 14:1-17:26
Gethsemane 10:30 PM- 1:00AM
Matthew 26:30-46
Friday, April 7 - Morning
Christ's Arrest 2-3AM
John 18:2-12, Matthew 26:47-56
Annas 2:30 AM
John 18:13-24
Caiaphas 3-4:30 AM
Matthew 26:57-68
Peter’s Denials 4:30 AM
Matthew 26:69-75
Sanhedrin 5-5:45 AM
Luke 22:66-71, Matthew 27:3-10
Pilate-Herod-Pilate 6:00 -9:00AM
John 18:28-38, Luke 23:6-12, Matthew 27:15-26, John 18:39-19:16
Torture and Travel to Execution
Matthew 27:27-32, Luke 23:26-33a
Crucifixion 9:00-12:00 Noon
Matthew 27:35-44, John 19:18-27, Luke 23:33b-43
Friday, April 7 - Afternoon
Crucifixion-Darkness Covers 12 Noon to 3 PM
Matthew 27:45-56, John 19:28-30, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:51-56
Piercing of Side and Disposal of the Body 3-5 PM
John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-45, Luke 23:55-56
Saturday, April 8
Securing of the Tomb
Matthew 27:62-66
Sunday, April 9 - Morning
Appearance in the Garden
Matthew 28:1-8, Luke 24:12, John 20:3-18
Sunday, April 9 - Afternoon
Appearance on the Road
Luke 24:13-35
Sunday, April 9 - Evening
Appearance to the Ten Apostles
Luke 24:36-43, John 20:19-25
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