From 6 PM
Late that night, they go to Gethsemane. (Mt 26:30-36, Mk 14:26, Lk 22:39)
Again, predicts Peter’s denial (Mt 26:31-35, Mk 14:26-31)
Jesus agonizes in the garden. (Mt 26:36-46,Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:40-46)
Prays for Himself (Jn 17:1-5)
Prays for His Disciples (Jn 17:6-19)
Prays for future believers (Jn 17:20-26)
Betrayal and arrest (Mt 26:47-56,Mk 14:43-52,Lk 22:47-53, Jn 18:1-11)
Annas questions Jesus. (Mk 14:53-65, Jn 18:12-14)
Caiaphas questions Jesus. (Mt 26:57-68)
Peter denies knowing Jesus.
(Mt 26:69-75, Mk 14:66-72, Lk 22:54-65, Jn 18:15-18, 18:25-27)
The council of religious leaders condemns Jesus.
(Mt 27:1-2, Mk 15:1, Lk 22:66-71, Jn 18:19-24)
At 6 AM
Chief priests and elders take him to Pontius Pilate.
(Mt 27:1-2, Mk 15:1, Lk 23:1, Jn 18:28)
Judas kills himself (Mt 27:3-10)
Stands trial before Pilate (Mt 27:11-14, MK 15:2- 5, Lk 23:2-5, Jn 18:29-38)
Stands trial before Herod (Lk 23:6-12
At 7 AM
Returned to Pilate (Lk 23:11-12
Barabas or Jesus? (Mt 27:15-25, Mk 15:6-14, Lk 23:18-25, Jn 18:39-40)
Sentenced to Death (Mt 27:26, Lk 23:25, Jn 19:16)
Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified (Mk 15:15, Lk 23:26-35, Jn 19:1)
Roman soldiers mock Jesus (Mt 27:27-31, Mk 15:16-20, Jn 19:2-5)
Pilate at a loss. (Jn 19:6-16)
At 8 AM
Led away to be crucified (Mt 27:32-34, Mk 15:21-24, Lk 23:26-31, Jn 19:17)
At 9 AM
Jesus is crucified (placed on the Cross).
(Mt 27:35-44, Mk 15:25, Lk 23:32-38, Jn 19:18-25)
At 10 AM
Insulted and Mocked (Mt 27:39-40, Mk 15:26-31, Lk 23:39)
At 11 AM
Jesus and the Two Criminals – (Mt 27:44, Mk 15:32, Lk 23:40-44)
Soldiers drove stake-like nails through Jesus’ wrists and ankles, fixing him to the cross. An inscription was placed over his head that read, “The King of the Jews.” Jesus hung on the cross for approximately six hours until he took his final breath. While he was on the cross, soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ clothing. Onlookers shouted insults and jeered. Two criminals were crucified at the same time.
At 12 (NOON) …. 6th hour
Darkness covers the land and lasted till the 9th hour. (Mt 27:45, Mk 15:33, Lk 23:44-45
During this 3 hour of darkness, Jesus speaks:
Asks Father to forgive. (Lk 23:34)
Tells one thief he will take him to Paradise. (Lk 23:43)
To Mary his mother and John. (Jn 19:26-27)
Cries out to the father (Mt 27:46-47, Mk 15:34-35)
Is Thirsty (Jn 19:28-29)
Declares, “It is finished!” (Jn 19:30)
Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit – (Lk 23:46)
At 3:00 PM — 9th hour
Offered a drink (Mt 27:48, Mk 15:36, Jn 19:29-30)
Jesus dies on the cross (Mt 27:50, Mk 15:37, Lk 23:46, Jn 19:30)
As Jesus gave up his spirit, an earthquake shook the ground and caused the temple curtain to rip in half from top to bottom.- (Mt 27:51-52, Mk 15:38,
The Centurion – “Surely he was the Son of God!”
(Mt 27:54, Mk 15:39, Lk 23:47,)
The Soldiers Break the Thieves’ Legs. (Jn 19:31-33)
Women watch from afar. (Mt 27:55-56, Mk 15:40-41, Lk 23:48-49)
Preparation for annual High Holy Day.
Before 6 pm Jesus is laid in the tomb.
(Mt 27:57-61,Mk 15:42-47, Lk 23:50-56Jn 19:38-42)
Just before the High Holy Day – WHICH BEGINS AT 6 PM.
In the tomb – Night 1
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