Palm Sunday: Triumphal Entry
v Prayers: the literal meaning of hosanna is “Save, I pray.”
v Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29;
v Psalm 24
v Matthew 21:1-11
v John 12:12-19
v Philippians 2:5-11
v 1 Cor. 1:18-31
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Maundy Thursday: the New Commandment
v Exodus 12-14
v Matthew 26:17-75
v John 13:1-35
v John 14-17
v 1 Cor. 11:23-26
v Events:
o The Love Feast/ Last Supper/ Passover Meal
o Washing of Feet
o Judas’ Betrayal
o Institution of Lord’s Supper
o High Priestly Prayer
o Gethsemane
o Jesus’ Arrest
v Traditions:
o Maundy Thursday services will often incorporate foot washing, a full Eucharist service, and a stripping of the sanctuary. Believers will leave the service in silence.
o Many believers will fast from all food from Thursday evening until Easter morning.
o Many will deprive themselves of sleep and pray earnestly throughout the night, just like Jesus in the garden.
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Good Friday: the Crucifixion
v Psalm 22
v Matthew 26:57-27:61
v John 18:1-19:37
v Isaiah 52:13-53:12
v Philippians 2:1-11
v 1 Cor. 1:18-31
v Events:
o Jesus Before the High Priest
o Peter’s Denial
o Jesus Before Pilate
o Judas’ Suicide
o Barabbas or Jesus?
o Jesus Sentenced to Death
o Jesus’ Crucifixion
o Jesus’ Side is Pierced
o Jesus is Buried
v Traditions:
o Historically, whether in corporate worship or individual devotions, the Church has practiced what is called the “Stations of the Cross.” If you have time to walk more fully with Christ on this day of suffering, you may want to visit this site.
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Holy Saturday: The Great Sabbath; Silent Saturday
v Psalm 31, 16, 17
v Matthew 27:62-66
v John 19:38-42
v Lamentations 3:1-33
v 1 Peter 3:18-4:11
v Tradition:
o A late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning Easter Vigil. This service recites the narrative of God’s redeeming work through a variety of Scriptural texts.
o Silence/Quiet Meditation and Prayer
o Preparation for Easter Feast
Easter Vigil Readings: the story of Redemption
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Genesis 6-9:17
Genesis 22:1-18
Exodus 14:10-15:21
Deuteronomy 31:22-30
Isaiah 4:1-6
Isaiah 54:17-55:11
Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4-6
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Daniel 3:1-24
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Romans 6:3-11
Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12
John 20:1-18
Acts 10:34-48
Colossians 3:1-17
1 Peter 2:1-10
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Easter Sunday: The Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord
v Psalm 118, 148, 149, 150
v Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12
v John 20:1-18
v Isaiah 25:6-9
v 1 Corinthians 15
v Acts 10:34-43
v Song of Solomon
v Tradition:
o Party; Eat Tons of Food
o Praise, Praise, and Praise
o Remember your Baptism
