“Jesus’ Last Days,” Liahona, Apr. 1995, 44
Jesus’ Last Days
The final week of Jesus’ life was filled with important events. Review the Easter story in the four Gospels of the New Testament (Matt. 26–28; Mark 14–16; Luke 22–24; and John 18–20). In the space(s) next to each day, list in order the event(s) that occurred on that day.
Saturday: Day of Anointing ____
Sunday: Day of Popularity ____
Monday: Day of Authority ____
Tuesday: Day of Conflict ____
Wednesday: Day of Rest ____
Thursday: Day of Fellowship ____, ____, ____
Friday: Day of Suffering ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____
Saturday: Day of Silence ____
Sunday: Day of Triumph ____
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There is darkness over all the land for three hours.
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. At about sunrise, Jesus is officially condemned by Caiaphas and the Jewish Sanhedrin.
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Jesus is anointed in Bethany by Mary.
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Jesus dies.
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Jesus is crowned with thorns and mocked.
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Jesus curses the barren fig tree and cleanses the temple.
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Guards are placed at the tomb.
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Pilate sends Jesus to Herod.
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Jesus partakes of the “Last Supper” with his Apostles.
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Jesus’ side is pierced with a spear.
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Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross to Calvary.
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Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph.
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Jesus probably spends a day of rest with his friends at Bethany.
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Jesus is buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.
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Jesus is taken to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, about 6:00 A.M.
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Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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Jesus victoriously rises from the dead.
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Soldiers part Jesus’ garments.
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Jesus teaches in the temple and on the Mount of Olives.
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Herod returns Jesus to Pilate, who releases Barabbas and delivers Jesus to be crucified.
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Around midnight, Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, and Jesus is arrested by the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
The Triumphal Entry, by Harry Anderson; copy by Grant Romney Clawson