The Last Week of Jesus
April 5, 2020 • Chris Reighley
We walk through the timeline, day-by-day structure, and Gospel harmony of Passion Week to set the stage for our devotional and expositional journey.
Introduction: This session provides a day-by-day breakdown of the Passion Week. We examine how each Gospel contributes to the narrative, with particular attention to chronology, symbolism, and prophecy.
Outline:
- Gospel Emphasis Comparison
- Matthew: Prophetic (Ch. 21–28)
- Mark: Practical (Ch. 11–16)
- Luke: Historical (Ch. 19–24)
- John: Theological (Ch. 12–21)
- Timeline Overview
- Sunday: Bethany (John 12:1–11)
- Monday: Triumphal Entry (Matt. 21:1–11)
- Tuesday: Temple Cleansing (Mark 11:15–19)
- Wednesday: Teaching & Betrayal (Matt. 23–25)
- Thursday: Passover (John 13–17)
- Friday: Crucifixion (John 18–19)
- Saturday: Silence (Matt. 27:62–66)
- Sunday: Resurrection (Matt. 28)
- Historical Verifications
- Josephus, Tacitus, Roman records
Setup for Next Lesson: Next, we begin the daily journey—starting in Bethany on Sunday, where Mary’s devotion previews the burial and Jesus prepares for what’s to come.
Overview Part 1 | Overview Part 2
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
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