Passion Week: Approach
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#131
Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany
Circa 30 AD · Bethany
Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. Judas objects. Jesus defends her.
John 12:1-8
#132
The plot against Lazarus
Circa 30 AD · Jerusalem
The chief priests plan to kill Lazarus as well, because many were believing in Jesus because of him.
John 12:9-11
#133
The Triumphal Entry
Sunday, AD 30 · Jerusalem
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds shout “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
Matthew 21:1-11
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt. People spread cloaks and branches and shout “Hosanna!”
Mark 11:1-11
Jesus rides a colt into Jerusalem. The disciples praise God. Jesus weeps over the city.
Luke 19:28-44
The crowd takes palm branches and goes out to meet Jesus, shouting “Hosanna!”
John 12:12-19
#134
Jesus clears the temple (second time)
Monday, AD 30 · Jerusalem
Jesus drives out those who were selling in the temple and heals the blind and lame.
Matthew 21:12-17
Jesus drives out the sellers and money changers. He will not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple.
Mark 11:15-19
Jesus drives out the sellers and teaches daily in the temple.
Luke 19:45-48
#135
Jesus curses the fig tree
Monday–Tuesday, AD 30 · Near Jerusalem
Jesus curses a barren fig tree. The next day it is withered. He teaches about faith and prayer.
Matthew 21:18-22
Jesus curses a fig tree with no fruit. The next morning it is withered from the roots.
Mark 11:12-14, 20-25
#136
Greeks seek Jesus / Jesus predicts His death
AD 30 · Jerusalem
Some Greeks wish to see Jesus. He speaks about His coming death and being lifted up.
John 12:20-36
#137
The unbelief of the people
AD 30 · Jerusalem
Despite many signs, many do not believe. Jesus cries out about believing in Him and the Father who sent Him.
John 12:37-50