Holy Week Timeline

By Mary Fairchild, About.com Guide

Today, we continue tracing the footsteps of Jesus, as Monday morning he returned with his disciples to Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus cursed a fig tree because it had failed to bear fruit. Some scholars believe this cursing of the fig tree represented God's judgment on the spiritually dead religious leaders of Israel. Others believe the symbolism extended to all believers, demonstrating that genuine, living faith is more than just outward religiosity. True faith must bear spiritual fruit in a person's life.

When Jesus arrived at the Temple he found the courts full of corrupt money changers. He began overturning their tables and clearing the Temple, saying, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves." (Luke 19:46)

On Monday evening Jesus stayed in Bethany again, probably in the home of his friends, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

Read More:

• Bible Story - Jesus Clears the Temple of Money Changers
• Monday's events are recorded in Matthew 21:12–22, Mark 11:15–19, Luke 19:45-48, and John 2:13-17.

_{(Note: The exact order of events during Holy Week is debated by Bible scholars. This timeline represents an approximate outline of major events.)}

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• Holy Week - Day 1: Palm Sunday's Triumphal Entry
• Holy Week - Day 2: Monday Jesus Clears the Temple
• Holy Week - Day 3: Tuesday in Jerusalem, Mount of Olives
• Holy Week - Day 4: Silent Wednesday
• Holy Week - Day 5: Thursday's Passover, Last Supper
• Holy Week - Day 6: Good Friday's Trial, Crucifixion, Death, Burial
• Holy Week - Day 7: Saturday in the Tomb
• Holy Week - Day 8: Resurrection Sunday!

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