Jesus' Life: 7 Days Before & After the Resurrection

Monday (Before)

Jesus cleanses the temple, overturning tables and driving out money changers.

Matthew 21:12-13

Cleansing the Temple

Tuesday (Before)

Jesus teaches in the temple, shares parables, and debates with religious leaders.

Matthew 21:23–27, Matthew 22:1–14

Wednesday (Before)

Traditionally known as the day Judas agrees to betray Jesus for 30 silver coins.

Matthew 26:14–16

Thursday (Before)

Jesus celebrates the Last Supper with His disciples and prays in Gethsemane.

Luke 22:14–20, Matthew 26:36–46

Friday (Before)

Jesus is arrested, tried, crucified, and buried before the Sabbath begins at sundown.

Matthew 27:27–61

Saturday (Before)

Jesus lies in the tomb. The disciples mourn, and guards are placed at the tomb.

Matthew 27:62–66

Sunday (Resurrection Day)

Jesus rises from the dead. The tomb is found empty by Mary Magdalene and others.

Matthew 28:1–10

Monday (After)

Jesus appears to Mary and other followers, offering peace and comfort.

John 20:11–18

Tuesday (After)

Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and breaks bread with them.

Luke 24:13–35

Wednesday (After)

Jesus continues to appear to His disciples, proving He is alive.

Luke 24:36–43

Thursday (After)

Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of God and gives final instructions.

Acts 1:1–3

Friday (After)

Jesus reminds the disciples to stay in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit.

Luke 24:49

Saturday (After)

Jesus prepares the disciples for His ascension and commissions them.

Matthew 28:18–20

Sunday (One Week Later)

Jesus appears to Thomas, who had doubted, saying, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

John 20:24–29