🟣 MONDAY

  • Isaiah 42:1–9
    Servant brings justice gently
    Quote: “A bruised reed he will not break.”
  • Psalm 36:5–11
    God’s steadfast love and light
    Quote: “In your light we see light.”
  • Hebrews 9:11–15
    Christ as high priest of a new covenant
    Quote: “He entered once for all into the Holy Place.”
  • John 12:1–11
    Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany
    Quote: “She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial.”

🟣 TUESDAY

  • Isaiah 49:1–7
    Servant called to restore Israel and be light to nations
    Quote: “I will give you as a light to the nations.”
  • Psalm 71:1–14
    Lifelong trust in God
    Quote: “In you, O Lord, I take refuge.”
  • 1 Corinthians 1:18–31
    Foolishness of the cross vs. worldly wisdom
    Quote: “The message about the cross is foolishness… but… the power of God.”
  • John 12:20–36
    Jesus speaks of his coming death as glorification
    Quote: “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies…”

🟣 WEDNESDAY

  • Isaiah 50:4–9a
    (Repeat of servant suffering passage)
    Quote: “The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced.”
  • Psalm 70
    Urgent plea for deliverance
    Quote: “O God, come quickly to my aid!”
  • Hebrews 12:1–3
    Run the race, fixing eyes on Jesus
    Quote: “Looking to Jesus… who endured the cross.”
  • John 13:21–32
    Judas identified; betrayal set in motion
    Quote: “After he received the piece of bread, Satan entered into him.”

🟣 MAUNDY THURSDAY

  • Exodus 12:1–14
    Passover instituted
    Quote: “This day shall be a day of remembrance for you.”
  • Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19
    Thanksgiving for deliverance
    Quote: “What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty?”
  • 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
    Institution of the Lord’s Supper
    Quote: “Do this in remembrance of me.”
  • John 13:1–17, 31b–35
    Foot washing; new commandment
    Quote: “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”

đź”´ GOOD FRIDAY

  • Isaiah 52:13–53:12
    The suffering servant fully revealed
    Quote: “He was wounded for our transgressions.”
  • Psalm 22
    Cry of abandonment turning to trust
    Quote: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
  • Hebrews 10:16–25 (or 4:14–16; 5:7–9)
    Christ’s sacrifice opens access to God
    Quote: “Let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith.”
  • John 18:1–19:42
    John’s Passion narrative
    Quote: “It is finished.”

âš« HOLY SATURDAY

  • Job 14:1–14 or Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–24
    Human frailty / waiting in suffering
    Quote: “I know that my Redeemer lives” (Job option)
    OR
    “Great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations)
  • Psalm 31:1–4, 15–16
    Trust in God amid silence
    Quote: “My times are in your hand.”
  • 1 Peter 4:1–8
    Living in light of suffering
    Quote: “Love covers a multitude of sins.”
  • Matthew 27:57–66 or John 19:38–42
    Burial of Jesus
    Quote: “They laid him in a new tomb.”

🌅 EASTER SUNDAY

🔹 Primary Gospel

  • Luke 24:1–12
    Empty tomb; astonishment
    Quote: “Why do you look for the living among the dead?”

🔹Additional Readings

  • Acts 10:34–43
    Peter’s resurrection proclamation
    Quote: “God shows no partiality.”
  • Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24
    Victory and rejoicing
    Quote: “This is the day that the Lord has made.”
  • 1 Corinthians 15:19–26
    Christ the first fruits of resurrection
    Quote: “As all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.”
  • John 20:1–18
    Mary Magdalene encounters the risen Christ
    Quote: “Mary!” / “I have seen the Lord!”
  • John 20:19–31 (optional later)
    Appearance to disciples; Thomas
    Quote: “Peace be with you.”
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