Arrival at Bethpage, east of Jerusalem

Friday afternoon, 2/27/33 A.D.

The trip from Jericho would have been as part of the pilgrim band traveling to Jerusalem for Passover, not just Jesus and the twelve. Obviously, the dinner where Martha served was the Sabbath meal, Friday evening. 

Support for a Thursday crucifixion will be discussed with the specific texts, but there is non-Biblical support as well. Passover always comes with a new moon and the only new moon that fits came on March 4, a Wednesday night. The other dates are calculated back from that.

Jesus arrives at Bethany before the Sabbath begins: John 12:1; commentary. 

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Bethpage to the Mount of Olives

Friday Afternoon, 2/27/33 A.D. 

As the pilgrims streamed into Jerusalem, those coming from Jericho would have come through Bethpage and Bethany, hurrying to get there before the Sabbath began at sunset. 

In fulfillment of Zachariah’s prophecy, Jesus approaches Jerusalem on a donkey; Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:28-36; commentary.

Pilgrims recognize Jesus’s fulfillment of Zachariah’s prophecy as he approaches Jerusalem on a donkey: Matthew 21:8-9; Mark 11:8-10; Luke 19:37-38; commentary. 

Pharisees in pilgrim crowd complain about the praise: Luke 19:39-40; commentary. 

Jesus weeps for Jerusalem’s failure: Luke 19:41-44; commentary.

 

Initial Entry into Jerusalem

Friday Afternoon, 2/27/33 A.D.

It seems Jesus went straight to the temple and cleared the court of the gentiles of its commerce. 

Jesus visits the temple; initially clears it of commerce; Matthew 21:10-16, Mark 11:11a; commentary. 

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Jesus and the Twelve Return to Bethany for Sabbath Dinner

Early Friday Evening, 2/27/33 A.D.

After Sundown, Jesus leaves Jerusalem and returns to Bethany: Matthew 21:17, Mark 11:11b; John 12:2-11; commentary.

 

Saturday, Balance of the Sabbath

2/28/33 A.D., commentary.

 

Palm Sunday Return to Jerusalem

Sunday, 3/1/33 A.D.

Fig tree cursed enroute to Jerusalem; Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14; commentary. 

Crowds, hearing of Lazarus’s recovery go out to meet Jesus; John 12:12-13; commentary. 

Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem; Jesus again enters upon a donkey; John 12:14-16; commentary.

Jesus again clears the temple of its merchants: Mark 11:15-18, Luke 19:45-46; commentary.

Lazarus’s story spreads through Jerusalem causing the Pharisees concern: John 12:17-19; commentary.

Greeks try to meet with Jesus; John 12:20-22; commentary.

Jesus responds that his hour has come; John 12:23-33; commentary.

Crowd questions about statement of coming death; John 12:34-36a; commentary.

Jesus spends the balance of Sunday teaching and then returns to Bethany; Mark 11:19, Luke 19:47-48; John 12:36b; commentary.

John’s comment about the foretelling of Jesus’s rejection: John 12:36b-50; commentary.

Jesus’s Last Day of Public Teaching

Monday, 3/2/33 A.D.

Leaving Bethany, the disciples notice the fig tree is dead. Mark 11:20-26; commentary.

Teaching in the temple courts; commentary. 

Jesus questioned as to his authority to teach: Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8; commentary.

Parable of the two sons: Matthew 21:28-32; commentary. 

Parable of the leased vineyard: Matthew 21:33-44; Mark 12:1-11; Luke 20:9-18; commentary.

Leaders sought to arrent him, but couldn’t: Matthew 21:45-46; Mark 12:12; Luke 20:19.

Parable of the wedding banquet: Matthew 22:1-14; commentary.

Pharisees try to entrap Jesus over taxes: Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:1 3-17; Luke 20:20-26; commentary.

Sadducees try to entrap Jesus over marriage question: Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-38.

Jesus questioned over priority in the commandments: Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 20:39-40.

Jesus questions Pharisees as to whose son is the Messiah: Matthew 22:41-44; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44.

Jesus’s final discourse condemning the Pharisees: Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47; commentary.

Jesus commends the widow for her gift: Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4; commentary.

Jerusalem’s coming destruction: Matthew 24:1-2; Mark 13:1-2; Luke 21:5-37; commentary. 

 

Monday Evening, 3/2/33 A.D.

Questions about the end of the age: Matthew 24:3-31; Mark 13:3-27; commentary. 

Kingdom and End of Age Parables: 

Parable of the fig tree: Matthew 24:32-51; Mark 13:28-31; commentary.

Parable of the ten virgins: Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 13:32-37; commentary. 

Parable of investing: Matthew 25:14-46; commentary.

Jesus reaffirms his coming crucifixion while the priests plot his death: Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2; commentary.

Dinner with Simon, the leper: Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; commentary.

Late in the evening, Judas agrees to betray Jesus: Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6; commentary. 

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Tuesday, 3/3/33 A.D.

No significant events; Passover preparation would have cleared the temple crowds. They would have been busily preparing for the next day’s event. 

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Wednesday Morning and Afternoon, 3/4/33 A.D.

Final Passover preparation; Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13; commentary.

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Wednesday Evening, Beginning Nisan 15, the Passover Sabbath

Jesus and the Twelve gather; Matthew 26:20; Mark 4:17; Luke 22:14-16; John 13:1-2; commentary. 

As the meal begins, Jesus interrupts it for some unfinished business, washing their feet; John 13:3-17; commentary.

Beginning the Passover; the Kiddush and Yachatz (no further details of the Passover discussed) Luke 22:17-19; commentary.

Near the end of the meal, Jesus reveals he is to be betrayed; Matthew 26:21; Mark 14:18; John 13:18-21; commentary.

Disciples’ Response; Matthew 26:22-25, Mark 14:19-21, Luke 22:23-30, John 13:22-27; commentary.

Exit of Judas; John 13:28-30; commentary. 

Having completed the Passover requirements, Jesus adds the Lord’s Supper, the Aphikoman.

Bread of Affliction; Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22; Luke 22:19; commentary.

The Cup of Redemption; Matthew 26:27-29; Mark 14:23-25; Luke 22:21-22; commentary.

The New Commandment; John 13:31-35; commentary.

Jesus predicts Peter’s denial; Luke 22:31-34; John 13:36-38; commentary.

Jesus comforts the disciples; Luke 22:35-39; John 14:1-31a; commentary. 

Jesus and the Eleven leave Jerusalem; Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26, Luke 22:35-39, John 14:31b; commentary.

 

Thursday, Pre-Dawn Continuing the Passover Sabbath, 3/5/33 A.D.

The Disciples Pledge of Loyalty; Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; commentary.

Additional teaching enroute to Gethsemane; commentary.

Parable of the vine and branches; John 15:1-8.

Command to love repeated; John 15:9-17.

Opposition to come, but the Holy Spirit promised; John 15:18-16:16.

Disciples fail to grasp Jesus’s coming departure; John 16:17-22.

Promise of power; John 16:23-28.

The disciples grasp what he is saying; John 16:29-33.

Jesus prays for his followers; John 17:1-26.

Gethsemane

Jesus and the disciples cross the Kidron Valley; John 18:1.

Jesus’ Gethsemane prayers; Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:40-46; commentary. 

Jesus betrayed by a kiss; the disciples released; Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-11; commentary. 

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Thursday Morning, 3/5/33 A.D.

The Jewish Trial on Passover Day, just after dawn.

Initial questioning in the palace of Annas; John 18:12-14; commentary. 

Peter’s first denial; John 18:15-18; commentary. 

Jesus questioned at Annas’ home; John 18:19-23; commentary. 

Jesus brought before the Sanhedrin for trial; Matthew 26:57-58; Mark 14:53-54; Luke 22:54; John 18:24; commentary.

Jesus questioned by the court; Matthew 26:59-68; Mark 14:55-65; Luke 22:67-71; commentary. 

Peter’s second denial; Matthew 26:69-70; Mark 14:66-68; Luke 22:54-58; John 18:25; commentary. 

Peter’s third denial; Matthew 26:71-75; Mark 14:69-72; Luke 22:59-62; John 18:26-27; commentary.

Jesus condemned by the Sanhedrin; Matthew 27:1; Luke 22:63-71; commentary.

Jesus sent to Pilate; Matthew 27:2; Mark 15:1; Luke 23:1; John 18:26; commentary.

Judas hangs himself; Matthew 27:3-10; commentary. 

The Roman Trial on Passover Day, early Thursday morning.

The initial Roman questioning; Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:2-7; John 18:29-40; commentary.

Jesus appears before Herod Antipas; Luke 23:8-12; commentary.

Jesus returned and questioned by Pilate; Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-14; Luke 23:13-23; John 19:1-16; commentary. 

Barabbas released and Jesus condemned; Matthew 27:27-29; Mark 15:15-18; Luke 23:24-25; commentary.

Jesus surrendered to the mob’s call for his death; Matthew 27:30-32; Mark 15:19-21; Luke 23:26-31; commentary.

Six Hours on the Cross

Jesus on the cross; Matthew 27:33-44; Mark 15:19-21; Luke 23:32-43; John 19:17-27; commentary. 

Death of the Messiah

Death of the Messiah around 3:00 p.m.; Matthew 27:45-53; Mark 15:33-38; Luke 23:44-46; John 19:28-30; commentary. 

The witness of the Centurion and others; Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47-48; John 19:31-37; commentary.

Burial of the Messiah

Preparation Day (Thursday night and Friday) Activity

Evening burial of Jesus; Matthew 27:55-61; Mark 15:40-47; Luke 23:49-55; John 19:38-42; commentary. 

The women shop for embalming spices Friday; Luke 23:56; commentary. 

Guards secure the tomb; Matthew 27:62-66; commentary.

 

Friday Evening through Saturday Afternoon

Evening, 3/6/33-Afternoon, 3/7/33; The weekly Sabbath, a day of rest.

Request by the religious leaders for guards of the grave; Matthew 27:62-66; commentary.