By It is the day before the crucifixion of Jesus. Most of the events of this day occurred after hours which made for a long night into the early hours of Friday. Read the events of this day knowing that Jesus knew what was about to happen.
(Follow the verses with the * to read the shorter version)
THURSDAY
Jesus sends some disciples to prepare the Passover meal
Matt 26:17-20; Mark 14:12-17; Luke 22:7-16*
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet
John 13:1-20*
Jesus points out the betrayer
Like the Triumphal entry, this is recorded in all four Gospels
Matt 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-23*; John 13:21-30
The disciples debate their greatness
Luke 22:24-30*
Jesus predicts Peter’s denials
Luke 22:31-38*; John 13:31-38
Sermon Suggestion: Luke 22:21-34 “Worldly VS Christian Greatness“
The Passover meal is ended and the Lord’s Supper is instituted
Matt 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20*; cf 1 Cor 11:23-26
Sermon Suggestion: Luke 22:7-20 “Why We Do Not Observe the Passover“
Jesus prepares the disciples for His departure
John 14:1-17:26
Jesus and the disciples in the garden of Gethsemane
Matt 26:30-35*; Mark 14:26-31; Luke 22:39-40; John 18:1
Sermon Suggestion: Luke 22:35-51 “Jesus’ Spiritual Survival Plan“
Jesus prays in Gethsemane
Matt 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:40-46*
Jesus betrayed, arrested, and alone
Matt 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53*; John 18:2-12
Jesus is brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas
Matt 26:57-68*; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:54
Peter’s denials of Jesus
Matt 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:55-56; John 18:25-27*
Sermon Suggestion: Luke 22:52-65 “The Forces of Darkness“