The last 7 days of Jesus. (Map) 1. Cleansing of the Temple (Seven days before death) •Verse: “He said to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer,” but you make it a den of robbers.’” (Matthew 21:13) •Commentary: Jesus asserts His authority over the temple, condemning corruption and restoring its purpose as a place of worship. 2. Last Supper (Three days before death) •Verse: “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’” (Luke 22:19) •Commentary: Jesus establishes the New Covenant, symbolizing His sacrificial death through the breaking of bread and sharing of wine. 3. Garden of Gethsemane (Three days before death) •Verse: “And going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.’” (Matthew 26:39) •Commentary: In His humanity, Jesus expresses the weight of His impending suffering, yet He submits fully to the Father’s will. 4. House of Caiaphas (Trial, One day before death) •Verse: “But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, ‘I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.’ Jesus said to him, ‘You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.’” (Matthew 26:63-64) •Commentary: Jesus openly declares His divine identity, sealing the religious leaders’ decision to condemn Him. 5. Herod’s Palace (Trial before Pilate and Herod, One day before death) •Verse: “And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate.” (Luke 23:11) •Commentary: Jesus is mocked and humiliated by earthly rulers, yet He remains resolute, fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering Messiah. 6. Crucifixion (Day of death) •Verse: “Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:46) •Commentary: Jesus willingly lays down His life, completing His atoning work for sin and bridging the gap between humanity and God. 7. Burial in the Garden Tomb (Day of death) •Verse: “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.” (John 19:41) •Commentary: Jesus’ burial fulfills prophecy and sets the stage for His ultimate victory over death. 8. Resurrection (Three days after death) •Verse: “He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay.” (Matthew 28:6) •Commentary: Jesus’ resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, proving His divinity and securing eternal life for all who believe in Him.