Read Matthew 26:1-29

Other scripture in this episode:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. (John 12:4-6)

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9)

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Read the first Passover (Exodus 12:1-32)

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19)

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

Passion Week Scriptures:

Palm Sunday–The Triumphal Entry. Read Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19.

Monday–Clearing the Temple. Read Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, and Luke 19:45-48.

Tuesday–Teaching in the Temple. Read Matthew 21:23-24:51, Mark 11:27-13:37, and Luke 20:1-21:36.

Wednesday–Resting in Bethany. Read Matthew 26:1-16 and Mark 14:1-11.

Thursday–Last Supper & Gethsemane. Read Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-23, and John 13:1-30.

Good Friday–Trial & Crucifixion. Read Matthew 27:1-56, Mark 15:1-41, Luke 22:66-23:50, and John...