🟣 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.”

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🟣 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…”

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🟣 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.”

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🟣 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.”

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🔴 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.”

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⚫ 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.”

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🌅 EASTER SUNDAY

🔹 Primary Gospel

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

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🔹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.”