Holy Week Scripture Invitation

Journey with Jesus through Matthew’s Gospel

As we enter Holy Week, we invite you to slow down and walk closely with Jesus through the final days of His earthly ministry. Each day follows Matthew’s account, with optional readings from the Old Testament and other Gospel writers to deepen reflection.

Palm Sunday (Triumphal Entry)

Primary Reading: Matthew 21:1–17
Optional Readings:

  • Zechariah 9:9
  • Psalm 118:19–29
  • Mark 11:1–11
  • Luke 19:28–44
  • John 12:12–19

Monday (Authority & Cleansing)

Primary Reading: Matthew 21:18–46
Optional Readings:

  • Isaiah 56:7
  • Jeremiah 7:9–11
  • Mark 11:12–33
  • Luke 19:45–48; 20:1–19

Tuesday (Teaching & Watchfulness)

Primary Reading: Matthew 22:1–25:46
Optional Readings:

  • Psalm 110:1
  • Isaiah 5:1–7
  • Mark 12:1–13:37
  • Luke 20:20–21:38

Wednesday (Preparation & Betrayal)

Primary Reading: Matthew 26:1–16
Optional Readings:

  • Psalm 41:9
  • Mark 14:1–11
  • Luke 22:1–6

Maundy Thursday (The Last Supper & Gethsemane)

Primary Reading (Morning or Evening): Matthew 26:17–46
Optional Readings:

  • Exodus 12:1–14
  • Psalm 116:12–19
  • John 13:1–17, 34–35
  • Mark 14:12–42
  • Luke 22:7–38

Good Friday (Trial, Crucifixion, and Death)

Primary Reading: Matthew 26:47–27:56
Optional Readings:

  • Isaiah 52:13–53:12
  • Psalm 22
  • John 18:1–19:42
  • Mark 14:43–15:47
  • Luke 23:26–49

Holy Saturday (Silence & Waiting)

Primary Reading: Matthew 27:57–66
Optional Readings:

  • Lamentations 3:25–33
  • Psalm 130
  • Mark 15:42–47
  • Luke 23:50–56

Easter Sunday (Resurrection)

Primary Reading: Matthew 28:1–20
Optional Readings:

  • Isaiah 25:6–9
  • Psalm 16:9–11
  • John 20:1–18
  • Mark 16:1–8
  • Luke 24:1–35