These posts are biblical teachings looking at what does the Bible say, what does it mean, and how do we apply it to our every day lives.
On Palm Sunday — the first day of Holy Week — Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey while crowds spread cloaks and palm branches, shouting “Hosanna!” (Matthew 21:1–11), fulfilling Zechariah 9:9. The triumphal entry publicly declared Him King — a King riding toward a cross. Here’s what happened and why
On Good Friday, Jesus was tried before Pilate, scourged, and crucified at Golgotha, dying around 3 p.m. after declaring “It is finished” (John 19:30). Darkness covered the land, the temple curtain tore in two (Matthew 27:45–51), and the penalty for sin was paid in full. Here’s what happened hour by
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet (John 13), instituted the Lord’s Supper — “this is my body… this cup is the new covenant in my blood” (Luke 22:19–20) — gave the new commandment to love one another, prayed in agony in Gethsemane, and was arrested. Here’s what happened
On Wednesday of Holy Week — sometimes called “Silent Wednesday” or “Spy Wednesday” — the Gospels record Judas agreeing with the chief priests to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14–16), while Jesus remained in Bethany. Here’s what happened and why it matters. Events of the Holy Week
Tuesday was Holy Week’s longest recorded day: Jesus taught in the temple, silenced the religious leaders’ challenges, pronounced the woes of Matthew 23, watched the widow give her two coins (Mark 12:41–44), and delivered the Olivet Discourse on His return (Matthew 24–25). Here’s what happened and why it matters. Events
