
Holy Week according to Mark:
• Palm Sunday - Jesus’ triumphant entry (11:1-11)
• Monday/Tuesday - teachings at the temple; controversy (12:1-14:11)
• Thursday - Passover - the Last Supper - Gethsemane/arrest (14:12-52)
• Friday - Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, death, and burial (14:53-15:47)
• Easter Sunday - Jesus’ resurrection (16:1-8)
Key Teaching Mon/Tue - Jesus summarized the entire Law: Love God, Love Others (12:29-31)
Reflection Question: How well would you grade yourself on loving God and loving others?
The gospel was introduced at the Last Supper, confirmed on Good Friday, and ratified on Easter Sunday.
The Gospel Introduced - Mark 14:22-24
• Jesus offers us LIFE through his blood (see Leviticus 17:10-14)
• Jesus is our Passover SUBSTITUTE
How can a holy God be both fully merciful and fully just? SUBSTITUTION