I pray that the time you spend drawing closer to the Christ of the Cross be impactful, life-changing and deeply blessed!
Below are some suggested verses to read together and reflect on as a family—perhaps before or after a meal together.
PALM SUNDAY:
Preparation for Jerusalem entry—Matthew 21:1-9
Protest by the Pharisees—Luke 19:37-40
Triumphal entry into Jerusalem—Matthew 21:10-16
Return to Bethany—Matthew 21:17
MONDAY:
The fig tree cursed—Mark 11:13-14
Cleansing of the Temple—Mark 11:15-17
The plot against Jesus—Luke 19:47-48
Jesus outside the city—Luke 21:37-38
TUESDAY:
The withered fig tree—Mark 11:20-22
Jesus and John the Baptist—Luke 7:19-29
The widow’s mite—Luke 21:1-4
A Resurrection question—Mark 12:18-27
The Great Commandment—Matthew 22:34-40
WEDNESDAY:
The chief priests—Matthew 26:1-5
The alabaster box—Matthew 26:6-13
Judas’s Betrayal, three accounts—
Matthew 26:14-16
Mark 14:10-11
John 13:1-2
THURSDAY:
Preparation for Passover, three accounts—
Matthew 26:17-19
Mark 14:12-16
Luke 22:7-13
FRIDAY:
The Disciples—Matthew 26:20-35
The Garden—Matthew 26:36-56
Religious Trial—Matthew 26:57-27:2
Roman Trial—Matthew 27:11-31
Peter’s Denial—John 18:15-27
SATURDAY:
The Crucifixion, four accounts—
Matthew 27:32-66
Mark 15:15-47
Luke 23:27-56
John 19:23-42
EASTER SUNDAY:
The Resurrection, four accounts—
Matthew 28:1-20
Mark 16:1-18
Luke 24:1-51
John 20:1-19
Here is another list of verses for Passion Week—
PALM SUNDAY:
Prepare a Way for God—Isaiah 40
MONDAY:
Clearing the Way for Prayer—reflections on Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple
Matthew 21:12-17
TUESDAY:
Controversy with Jesus—reflections on Jesus’ conflict with loveless religion
Mark 12
WEDNESDAY:
Remembering the Miracles of Jesus—reflections on Jesus’ ministry of healing
Mark 1:21-2:21
THURSDAY:
Not My Will, But Your Will—reflections upon the prayer of Jesus with Holy Communion
Luke 22:39-46
FRIDAY:
Costly Mercy—reflections upon the death of Jesus
Matthew 27:27-66
SATURDAY:
Day of Quiet—reflection and prayer together remembering Jesus
EASTER SUNDAY:
Resurrection Celebration—reflections upon the Resurrection of Jesus
Read any or all of the four accounts as listed above
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