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Zechariah 9:9, “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your King is coming to you; he is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
What Happened During Holy Week:
1. The Friday before Good Friday:
• In Jericho, Zacchaeus became a Jesus-follower.
• Luke 19:1-11
2. Saturday before Palm Sunday:
• In Bethany, Mary anointed Jesus.
• John 12:1-8
3. Palm Sunday:
• Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.
• Zech. 9:9; Jn. 12:12-18; Mt. 21:1-11; Mk. 11:1-10; Lk. 19:29-38
4. Monday – Wednesday:
• Jesus taught the crowds in the Temple and the Disciples in Bethany.
• Luke 19:47-22:6; Matthew 21:18-26:56
5. Maundy Thursday:
• Jesus laid low in Bethany, celebrated the Last Supper, issued the New Commandment, prayed in the Garden, and was arrested by the Temple Guard.
• Luke 22:7-53; John 13:1-18:12
6. Good Friday:
• Jesus endured six trials, was mocked, beaten and crucified while the sin of the world was laid upon Him, buried in a rich man’s tomb, and takes the thief on the cross to Paradise.
• Luke 23; John 18:13-19:42
7. Holy Saturday
• Jesus descended to Hades
• Ephesians 4:7-10
8. Resurrection Sunday:
• Jesus rose from the dead, greeted Mary Magdalene, walked 7 miles with friends, walked through a wall, and ate some fish.
• Luke 24:1-35; John 20:1-23