Passion Week, also known as Holy Week, is the week leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is so named because of the passion with which Jesus willingly went to the cross in order to pay for the sins of His people. In this week’s top ten list, we explore ten significant events that took place during Passion Week before the trial of Jesus, from Palm Sunday to the Last Supper to Peter’s denial.
Scriptures referenced include Zechariah 9:9; Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19; Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-18, Luke 19:45-46, John 2:13-17; Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-14, 20-26; Matthew 21:23-23:36; Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, Luke 21:5-36; Matthew 21:23-23:36; Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6; Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-38, John 13:1-30; Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46; Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:2-12; Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:54-62, and John 18:15-18, 25-27.
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