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==Passion Week==
==Passion Week==
[[file:Caravaggio - The Taking of Christ.jpg|thumb| 400px | ''The Taking of Christ'' by Italian painter Caravaggio (Michelangelo da Caravaggio), 1571-1610: Jesus was arrested on the night He observed the New Covenant Passover and endured suffering until His death on the cross the following day.]]
[[file:Caravaggio - The Taking of Christ.jpg|thumb| 400px | ''The Taking of Christ'' by Italian painter Caravaggio (Michelangelo da Caravaggio), 1571-1610: Jesus was arrested on the night He observed the New Covenant Passover and endured suffering until His death on the cross the following day.]]
The term “Passion Week” designates the week from the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a colt to the day of His death on the [[cross]]. During this week, Jesus celebrated the Last Supper of the New Covenant with His disciples and was arrested that same night, after which He endured immense suffering until the following day. His sufferings, prophesied by Isaiah, included being pierced, wounded, flogged, and subjected to torment and interrogation, all of which exemplify Christ’s love for humanity's salvation.
The term “Passion Week” designates the week from the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a colt to the day of His death on the [[cross]]. During this week, Jesus celebrated the Last Supper of the New Covenant with His disciples and was arrested that same night, after which He endured immense suffering until the following day. His sufferings, prophesied by Isaiah, included being pierced, wounded, flogged, and subjected to torment and interrogation, all of which exemplify Christ’s love for the salvation of humanity.


===Passion Week: Sunday—Entering Jerusalem on a Colt===
===Passion Week: Sunday—Entering Jerusalem on a Colt===
As the three-year ministry of the gospel neared its conclusion and the final Passover approached, Jesus ascended to Jerusalem with His disciples to fulfill prophecy. Upon arriving at Bethphage and Bethany, located at the foot of the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem, He sent two disciples into the village with instructions to retrieve a colt.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Matthew 21:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Mark 11:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The disciples brought the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. At this moment, the crowd that followed Him spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road, and waved palm branches while shouting in celebration. The people welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, proclaiming, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A7-11&version=NIV |title=Mark 11:7–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> thus fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy that the king of [[Zion]] would ride on a colt.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+9%3A9&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 9:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> As evening approached, Jesus departed for Bethany with the twelve disciples.
As the three-year ministry of the gospel neared its conclusion and the final Passover approached, Jesus ascended to Jerusalem with His disciples to fulfill prophecy. Upon arriving at Bethphage and Bethany, located at the foot of the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem, He sent two disciples into the village with instructions to retrieve a colt.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Matthew 21:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Mark 11:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The disciples brought the colt, placed their cloaks on it, and Jesus sat on it. At this moment, the crowd that followed Him spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road, and waved palm branches while shouting in celebration. The people welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, proclaiming, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A7-11&version=NIV |title=Mark 11:7–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> thus fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy that the king of [[Zion]] would ride on a colt.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+9%3A9&version=NIV |title=Zechariah 9:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> As evening approached, Jesus departed for Bethany with the twelve disciples.


===Passion Week: Monday—Cursing the Fig Tree and Clears the Temple.===
===Passion Week: Monday—Cursing the Fig Tree and Clears the Temple.===
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*'''Repeated Trial and Suffering'''<br>At the dawn of the [[The Feast of Unleavened Bread|Feast of Unleavened Bread]], the day after the Passover, the chief priests and elders conspired to have Jesus executed and brought Him before the governor, Pontius Pilate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Observing these events, Judas Iscariot felt remorse for his betrayal and attempted to return the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests. However, as they rejected his plea, he threw the silver into the temple and went out to hang himself, ultimately ending his life. The chief priests and elders presented Jesus to Pontius Pilate, accusing Him of misleading the people by forbidding them to pay taxes to Caesar and claiming to be a king. Finding no evidence of wrongdoing, Pilate referred Jesus to Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, who was in Jerusalem at that time. After interrogating Jesus and receiving no answers, Herod mocked Him before sending Him back to Pilate. Unable to find any grounds for a death sentence against Jesus, Pontius Pilate recalled the custom of releasing one prisoner during the Passover. He presented the crowd with the choice of freeing Barabbas, a notorious criminal, or Jesus. The chief priests and elders incited the crowd to demand Barabbas’ release and call for Jesus’ execution. Fearing a riot, Pilate symbolically washed his hands, declaring, “I am innocent of this man's blood, it is your responsibility!” The crowd responded, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A24-25&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:24–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Ultimately, Pilate ordered Jesus to be crucified. Subsequently, the soldiers flogged Jesus, placed a crown of thorns on His head, spat on Him, struck Him with a staff, and mocked Him with various insults. They then compelled Jesus to carry His cross and led Him to Golgotha.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A11-31&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:11–31 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>
*'''Repeated Trial and Suffering'''<br>At the dawn of the [[The Feast of Unleavened Bread|Feast of Unleavened Bread]], the day after the Passover, the chief priests and elders conspired to have Jesus executed and brought Him before the governor, Pontius Pilate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Observing these events, Judas Iscariot felt remorse for his betrayal and attempted to return the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests. However, as they rejected his plea, he threw the silver into the temple and went out to hang himself, ultimately ending his life. The chief priests and elders presented Jesus to Pontius Pilate, accusing Him of misleading the people by forbidding them to pay taxes to Caesar and claiming to be a king. Finding no evidence of wrongdoing, Pilate referred Jesus to Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, who was in Jerusalem at that time. After interrogating Jesus and receiving no answers, Herod mocked Him before sending Him back to Pilate. Unable to find any grounds for a death sentence against Jesus, Pontius Pilate recalled the custom of releasing one prisoner during the Passover. He presented the crowd with the choice of freeing Barabbas, a notorious criminal, or Jesus. The chief priests and elders incited the crowd to demand Barabbas’ release and call for Jesus’ execution. Fearing a riot, Pilate symbolically washed his hands, declaring, “I am innocent of this man's blood, it is your responsibility!” The crowd responded, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A24-25&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:24–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Ultimately, Pilate ordered Jesus to be crucified. Subsequently, the soldiers flogged Jesus, placed a crown of thorns on His head, spat on Him, struck Him with a staff, and mocked Him with various insults. They then compelled Jesus to carry His cross and led Him to Golgotha.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A11-31&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:11–31 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>


*'''Death on the Cross'''<br>At approximately 9 a.m., Roman soldiers crucified Jesus by nailing His hands and feet to the cross. A sign inscribed with the words “King of the Jews” was affixed above His head. During this event, onlookers mocked Jesus, challenging Him with remarks such as, “If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross,” while religious leaders derided Him, stating, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself.” The spectators viewed Jesus’ suffering and bloodshed, resulting from the scourging and crucifixion, as a punishment appropriate for a sinner. However, the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] attributes this suffering to the sins and transgressions of humanity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A3-8&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 53:3–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In this context, Jesus accepted the punishment for humanity’s sins, thereby fulfilling the prophecy of the Scriptures. After enduring six hours of agony on the [[cross]], Jesus died at approximately 3 p.m., proclaiming His final words, “It is finished.” At that moment, the curtain of the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|temple]] was torn in two from top to bottom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A45-53&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:45–53 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This day coincided with the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which commemorated the suffering of the Israelites during the [[Exodus]], and it was also the preparation day for the Sabbath, indicating that it was Friday.
*'''Death on the Cross'''<br>At approximately 9 a.m., Roman soldiers crucified Jesus by nailing His hands and feet to the cross. A sign inscribed with the words “King of the Jews” was affixed above His head. During this event, onlookers mocked Jesus, challenging Him with remarks such as, “If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross,” while religious leaders derided Him, stating, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself.” The spectators viewed Jesus’ suffering and bloodshed, resulting from the scourging and crucifixion, as a punishment appropriate for a sinner. However, the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] attributes this suffering to the sins and transgressions of humanity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A3-8&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 53:3–8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> In this context, Jesus accepted the punishment for the sins of humanity, thereby fulfilling the prophecy of the Scriptures. After enduring six hours of agony on the [[cross]], Jesus died at approximately 3 p.m., proclaiming His final words, “It is finished.” At that moment, the curtain of the [[Sanctuary (Tabernacle)|temple]] was torn in two from top to bottom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A45-53&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:45–53 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This day coincided with the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which commemorated the suffering of the Israelites during the [[Exodus]], and it was also the preparation day for the Sabbath, indicating that it was Friday.


*'''Burial in the Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea'''<br>As evening approached, a wealthy man named Joseph, a follower of Jesus, approached Pontius Pilate to request the body of Jesus. He wrapped the body in a clean linen cloth and placed it in a new tomb that he had hewn from rock, rolling a large stone to seal the entrance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A57-61&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:57–61 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> By being crucified alongside criminals and interred in the tomb of a wealthy man, Jesus fulfilled the biblical prophecy that proclaimed, “He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A9&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 53:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>
*'''Burial in the Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea'''<br>As evening approached, a wealthy man named Joseph, a follower of Jesus, approached Pontius Pilate to request the body of Jesus. He wrapped the body in a clean linen cloth and placed it in a new tomb that he had hewn from rock, rolling a large stone to seal the entrance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A57-61&version=NIV |title=Matthew 27:57–61 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> By being crucified alongside criminals and interred in the tomb of a wealthy man, Jesus fulfilled the biblical prophecy that proclaimed, “He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A9&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 53:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>
==Resurrection and Ascension==
==Resurrection and Ascension==
At dawn on Sunday, three days after Jesus’ crucifixion, women who were followers of Jesus went to the tomb to anoint His body with spices.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Mark 16:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> At that time, an [[angel]] dressed in white appeared before them, proclaiming that Jesus had risen as He had foretold during His lifetime, and that He was no longer present in the tomb. When the women reported this news to the disciples, Peter ran to the tomb but was unable to find the body of Jesus.
At dawn on Sunday, three days after Jesus’ crucifixion, women who were followers of Jesus went to the tomb to anoint His body with spices.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A1-2&version=NIV |title=Mark 16:1–2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> At that time, an [[angel]] dressed in white appeared before them, proclaiming that Jesus had risen as He had foretold during His lifetime, and that He was no longer present in the tomb. When the women reported this news to the disciples, Peter ran to the tomb but was unable to find the body of Jesus.
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