Suggested Readings for Maundy Thursday

 

Isaiah 42:1-9, 49:1-7, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:1-17 –Portrait of a servant

Exodus 12: 1-14, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:7-13–Preparations for the Passover,

Matthew 26: 17-30, Mark 14: 17-26, Luke 22:14-23–Jesus’ Passover with his disciples

Matthew 26:31-27:31, Mark 14:27-65, 15:1-20, Luke 22:24-23:25, John 18:1-19:16 –Jesus’ trials

 

 

Suggested Readings for Good Friday

 

Isaiah 50: 4-9, 52:13-53:12 –Isaiah prophesies the suffering of God’s servant

Psalms 22, 31, 42, 69, 118 –The psalmist’s words enable the sufferer to express his anguish

Matthew 27:32-56, Mark 15:21-41, Luke 23:26-49, John 19:17-37–Jesus’ crucifixion and death

Matthew 27:57-65, Mark, 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56, John 19:38-42–Jesus’ burial

 

 

Suggested Readings for Easter Day

 

Matthew 28:1-10 , Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18 –Jesus’ resurrection

Isaiah 43:1-21 –God’s salvation and promise of restoration for His people

1 Corinthians 15:19-26, Colossians 1:18-23, Hebrews 2:9-18, 9:15-28–What Jesus’ death means for us