HOLY

WEEK

2023
 a sho r t i nt ro .

In one sense, there’s nothing intrinsically holy about “Holy Week.” Just another
sequence of eight days... But many times we miss what it's about -- we love this
one week we get a break from life. We take vacations, sleep, watch, eat, repeat.
And while these aren't necessarily "bad" things...if that's what we think Holy Week is,
we're missing the mark completely.

This is the week that changed history altogether...

by the One who changed our lives forever.

It is a chance to walk with the church, throughout time and throughout the world, as
she walks with her Bridegroom (our Jesus) through the most important week in the
history of the world.

Without any legalistic forcing or strict "have to's", I would encourage you to consider
how you might make the most of this week.

In the chaos of our increasingly fast-paced and hectic society, with all the fears,
emotions, and stressors raging in and around us, Holy Week is a reminder to pause
and ponder. To carefully mark each day and not let this greatest of all weeks fly by
us like every other.

To remember what it is we hold onto...what it's all about.

Perhaps pick a time each day — alone or with others — to slow down and savour
what was happening during the Passion week some two thousands years ago.

Block out several minutes. Find a comfortable place to sit. Seek to quiet your soul,
and pray that God would meet you in the events and significance of this week.
Spend a few moments in prayer after you read and turn the truth Godward in
adoration of Christ.

May God make this to be for you a week of being newly grounded in the love of
Christ...And may you freshly know the love of Christ, in all its breadth and length
and height and depth.

[EXCERPT from a DESIRING GOD article]

Red additions not included
CONTENTS Table of

4
A Prayer to God
Whichever day you find yourself starting,
start this beautiful week of remembering
what Jesus did...by speaking to Him

5
Reading through Matthew
[A Checklist]
So...what really happened in this
"Holy Week"?

6
Journal Guide
Feel free to use this (type on/print/etc) as
you read the passages

14
Worshiping our King
Songs to play through the week - the
message of Holy Week in a Spotify
playlist.

16
Thank You, Lord
Just an open space for all the things you
want to thank God for
Dear God,

An open
letter and
prayer to God
as you start this
week... how you
feel now, what
you're desiring
for this Holy
Week... anything
you want to tell
Him.
 D A I L Y R E A D I N G T H R O U G H T H E G O S P E L O F

April 2, Palm Sunday April 6, Last Supper Thursday

MATTHEW 21:1–11 MATTHEW 26:17–75

April 3, Monday April 7, Good Friday

MATTHEW 21:12–22 MATTHEW 27:1–61

April 4, Tuesday April 8, Saturday

MATTHEW 21:23–26:5 MATTHEW 27:62–66

April 5, Wednesday April 9, Resurrection Sunday

MATTHEW 26:6–16 MATTHEW 28:1–20

Matthew 21:1-11 bit.ly/PalmSunday_Worship

P A L M S U N D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:9-19
Matthew 21:12-22 bit.ly/HolyMonday_Worship

M O N D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 11:12-19, Luke 19:45-48

Matthew 21:23-26:5 bit.ly/HolyTuesday_Worship

T U E S D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 11:27-14:2, Luke 20:1-22:2, John 12:37-50
Matthew 26:6–16 bit.ly/HolyWednesday_Worship

W E D N E S D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 14:3-11, Luke 22:3-6

Matthew 26:17–75 bit.ly/MaundyThursday_Worship

H O L Y T H U R S D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 14:12-72, Luke 22:7-71, John13:1-18:27

Matthew 27:1–61 bit.ly/GoodFriday_Worship

G O O D F R I D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56, John 18:28-19:42
Matthew 27:62–66 bit.ly/GoodFriday_Worship

B L A C K S A T U R D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.
Matthew 28:1–20 bit.ly/ResurrectionSunday_Worship

R E S U R R E C T I O N S U N D A Y

LIGHTBULB. What is/are the key verse/s that stood out to you? Write them here!

What questions come to mind while reading this?

QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to ask God questions -- He is bigger than it all!

CROSS. What is Jesus revealing to you today as you read this passages?

ARROW. How does this particular Holy Week experience today affect your life?

With a quiet heart, take this time to pray. Take this time to talk to God before you go.

Want to read more? ------- Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-53, John 20:1-21:25
 LOOKING FOR
SOMETHING TO
WATCH THIS
WEEK?

bit.ly/CaseForChrist_Movie

Open any browser (Google Chrome,

Safari, etc) and type this link!!
WORSHIP

Songs that we can listen to and sing with...

as we offer God all the worship we can give --
He is worthy of it all!

A playlist that is centred on what happened during

Jesus' final week leading to His death and
resurrection. More than the beautiful melodies, read
and worship with lyrics and allow God's message to
settle in your heart.

spoti.fi/3KIbyTX

Scan & Sing!

holy week '23
WORSHIP Hi g hl i g hts

"Hosanna" "Remembrance (Acoustic)"

I see His love and mercy If ever I should lose my way

Washing over all our sin If ever I deny Your grace
The people sing, Hosanna! Remind me of the price You paid

SUNDAY THURSDAY

"The Power of the Cross" "Christ Our Hope in Life & Death"

Christ became sin for us What is our hope in life and death?
He took the blame and bore the wrath And what will keep us to the end?
We stand forgiven at the cross The love of Christ, in which we stand

FRIDAY SUNDAY
T H A N K Y O U , J E S U S .
jot down or doodle your thanksgiving to God here!