As believers, Passion Week—also called Holy Week—is one of the most meaningful times of the year for us. It begins with the celebration of Palm Sunday and ends with the joy of Resurrection Sunday. This week walks us through the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, His suffering, death, and glorious resurrection.
Each day of Passion Week invites us to slow down, reflect, and remember the love Jesus showed as He gave His life for us. Let’s take a walk through this sacred week, one day at a time, with Scripture and a heart ready to receive.
Pre-Passion Week: Palm Sunday – The Triumphal Entry
Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and declaring Himself as the promised King.
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass…” — Zechariah 9:9 (KJV)
The crowds shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” and laid palm branches and garments on the road (Matthew 21:8–9). They celebrated Jesus, but they didn’t fully understand what kind of King He truly was.
As we enter Passion Week, Palm Sunday reminds us to welcome Jesus into our hearts—not as a political Savior, but as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
beginning of passion week – Holy Monday: Cleansing the Temple
On Monday, Jesus returned to the temple and cleansed it of corruption. He overturned the tables of the money changers, declaring:
“It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” — Matthew 21:13 (KJV)
Jesus showed us that He desires purity, holiness, and true worship. Holy Monday is a good day for us to examine our own hearts and ask God to remove anything that dishonors Him.
Holy Tuesday: Teaching and Confrontation
Tuesday was a busy day of teaching. Jesus taught powerful parables and answered tough questions from religious leaders who tried to trap Him. He also spoke about the end times and warned about hypocrisy.
“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21 (KJV)
On Holy Tuesday, we remember the wisdom of Jesus and how He stood firm in truth. It’s a day for us to recommit ourselves to His Word and His authority in our lives.
Spy Wednesday: Judas Plans to Betray Jesus
Wednesday is often called “Spy Wednesday” because it marks the day Judas Iscariot conspired with the chief priests to betray Jesus.
“Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?” — Matthew 26:14–15 (KJV)
It’s a sobering reminder that betrayal can come from those closest to us—and that sin, when left unchecked, can lead us far from God. On Spy Wednesday, we reflect on loyalty, repentance, and the importance of guarding our hearts.
Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper and a New Command
Thursday is called Maundy Thursday, from the Latin word mandatum, meaning “commandment.” It refers to the new command Jesus gave His disciples during the Last Supper:
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you…” — John 13:34 (KJV)
That night, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet, shared the Passover meal, and instituted the Lord’s Supper:
“This is my body… this is my blood… do this in remembrance of me.” — Luke 22:19–20 (KJV)
He also prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, preparing Himself for what was to come. Maundy Thursday is a time for us to remember Jesus’ love, humility, and sacrifice—and to recommit ourselves to loving and serving others.
Good Friday: The Crucifixion
On Friday, Jesus was arrested, beaten, mocked, and crucified. He carried our sin to the cross and gave His life so we could be forgiven.
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities… and with his stripes we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)
At the cross, Jesus cried out, “It is finished” (John 19:30), declaring that the price for our salvation was fully paid.
Good Friday is a solemn day. We remember the cost of our redemption. Jesus suffered and died so we could live. It’s a day to pause, pray, and thank Him with all our hearts.
Holy Saturday: The Silence of the Tomb
Saturday is quiet. Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. The disciples were confused and afraid. It seemed like all hope was lost.
But God was still at work—even in the silence. Holy Saturday reminds us that waiting is part of the Christian life. Even when we don’t see it, God is moving. Resurrection is coming.
Resurrection Sunday: He Is Risen!
Sunday changes everything.
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.” — Matthew 28:6 (KJV)
Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin, death, and the grave. The stone was rolled away—not so Jesus could get out, but so we could see inside and believe.
Resurrection Sunday, or Easter, is the celebration of new life, eternal hope, and the victory of our Savior. Because He lives, we live. Because He rose, we are free.
Final Thoughts ON PASSION WEEK
Passion Week shows us the depth of God’s love. From the palm branches to the cross, and from the tomb to the risen Savior, every day tells part of the greatest story ever told.
Let’s walk through this week with open hearts. Let’s remember, reflect, and rejoice. Jesus did all of this for us—so we could be saved, forgiven, and made new.
“Thanks be unto God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV)
Amen.
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