From the Triumphal Entry to the Resurrection
Matt 21:17-18
Below is a table showing the timeline of events from the time Jesus showed up in Bethany until his resurrection. We will refer to this chart from time to time as we continue our study in Matthew. Keep in mind that as you look at each day, the Jewish day begins at 6 p.m. not at 12 a.m. like the Gentile day. This is important when you take into account the three days and three nights that Jesus lay in the tomb.
| DATE | DAY | EVENT | REFERENCE | |
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8th |
Thurs. Night |
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8th |
Thurs. Day |
Six Days Before Passover Jesus went to Bethany |
Jn. 12:1 |
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9th |
Fri. Night |
Supper with Lazarus, etc. |
Jn. 12:2-8 |
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9th |
Fri. Day |
Triumphal Entry Look around the Temple |
Jn. 12:12-15; Matt. 21:1-11 Mk. 11:1-11; Lk. 19:28-40 |
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10th |
Sat. Night |
Evening at Bethany |
Mk. 11:11 |
Sabbath |
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10th |
Sat. Day |
Cursed Fig Tree; Wept; Cleansed the Temple |
Mk. 11:12-18; Lk.19:41-46 Matt. 21:12-16 |
Sabbath Neh.13: 15-20 |
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11th |
Sun. Night |
Evening at Bethany |
Matt. 21:17; Mk. 11:19 |
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11th |
Sun. Day |
Saw cursed fig tree; Went To Temple; Answered Questions; Preached 2nd Advent/Parables; Widow |
Mk.11:20-26; Mt.21:18-22 Mk. 11:27; Matt. 21:23 Matt.21:23 — 25:46; Mk. 11:27 — 13:37 |
He Taught Daily Lk19:47 |
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12th |
Mon. Night |
AFTER | ||
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12th |
Mon. Day |
TWO |
Mk. 14:1 |
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13th |
Tues. Night |
DAYS … |
Matt. 26:1-2 |
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13th |
Tues. Day |
WAS THE PASSOVER |
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14th |
Wed. Night |
Prepared the Passover; Supper; Gethsemane; Trial |
Matt. 26:17; Lk. 22:8 Matt. 26:26 — 26:75 Mk. 14:12 — 14:72 |
Preparation
Lk 22: 7 Day of unleavened bread |
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14th |
Wed. Day |
Trial; Crucifixion; 3 p.m. Passover Killed; 6 p.m. in the grave |
Matt. 27:1-66; Mk.15:1-47 Lk. 23:1-56; Ex. 12:6 Jn. 18:28 — 19:42 |
Preparation
Matt. 27:62 Lk. 23:54 |
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15th |
Thurs. Night |
First Night |
THREE DAYS
AND |
Sabbath Jn19:31 |
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15th |
Thurs. Day |
First Day |
THREE NIGHTS
IN |
Sabbath Ex12:16 |
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16th |
Fri. Night |
Second Night |
THE | |
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16th |
Fri. Day |
Second Day |
HEART OF | |
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17th |
Sat. Night |
Third Night |
THE EARTH |
Sabbath |
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17th |
Sat. Day |
Third Day — Resurrection at 6 p.m. |
MATT. 12:40 |
Sabbath Mt 28:1 |
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18th |
Sun. Night |
Graves Opened |
Matt. 27:52-53 |
First Day |
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18th |
Sun. Day |
Mary at the Tomb |
Matt. 28:1; Mk. 16:1; etc. |
Of the week |
Therefore, there is no such thing as Good Friday or Palm Sunday. These are fictitious traditions. Notice that the Jews were exchanging money, selling doves and carrying vessels on the Sabbath!! For that reason, Jesus cleansed the Temple on the Sabbath, not on Sunday. Thus the Pharisees were guilty of breaking the Sabbath even after repeatedly accusing Jesus of breaking this law. They were hypocrites!
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