What happened in Jesus's life during the last week before the Last Supper? (United States)
Nisan 7: Thursday, March 26 @ 6PM — Friday, March 27 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Jericho to Bethany
Departing from Galilee and moving south with the object of reaching Jerusalem for the Passover, our Lord and his party crossed the Jordan river once they were clear of the Samaritan settlements. Coming from the Jericho side, they would have taken a rigorous uphill climb to Bethany. They were still not in sight of the holy city itself for Bethany was the next to last station on their route to Jerusalem. They arrived near 6 PM on Friday the close of Nisan 7.
Nisan 8: Friday, March 27@ 6PM — Saturday, March 28 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Sabbath in Bethany
Within the city of Jerusalem itself, speculation raged about whether Jesus would come (John 11:55-57) “What think ye?” were the words on everyone’s lips as both the townspeople and the pilgrim multitudes who thronged into Jerusalem for the upcoming Passover wiled away the time debating whether the prophet from Galilee would brook the confrontation with the chief priests and Pharisees who had given an order for his arrest (John 11:55-57).
Nisan 9: Saturday, March 28 @ 6 PM — Sunday, March 29 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Evening dinner & “Palm Sunday”
Evening: Following Jewish reckoning, this day’s activity began with Saturday evening dinner at the house of Simon the Leper. Judas rebuked for objecting to Mary’s gift of Spikenard.
Palm Sunday: Crowds receive Jesus with joy, fulfilling Zechariah 9:9. Greeks seek Jesus; “And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.” (John 12:23) fulfilling Zechariah 9:10 Jesus looks round about the temple as a warning (Mark 11:11)
Nisan 10: Sunday, March 29 @ 6 PM — Monday, March 30 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Behold the Lamb
Arising in the morning, the company departed early not lingering for breakfast. Jesus hungered. (Matthew 21:18) By the side of the road stood a fig tree in luxuriant leaf, but with no early fruit and was cursed. (Mark 11:13) Jesus, the anti-typical Paschal Lamb presents himself for examination. In the temple Jesus takes action against the moneychangers and those not respecting the sanctity of the temple. Jesus speaks pointed parables against the temple authorities.
Nisan 11: Monday, March 30 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Tuesday, March 31 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Behold the Lamb
Leaving for Jerusalem in the morning, this time apparently having eaten breakfast, the company once again makes their way down the road passing the fig tree that had been so full of leaves the morning before. It now is withered. Confrontation with the authorities, who meet him as a body to start a battle of wits over taxes, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. Jesus asks the perplexing question, “How could David call his son Lord?” “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate” (Matthew 23:37-39) Jesus and his company leave the temple.
Our Lord’s Great Prophecy: Retiring to the Mt. of Olives, Jesus speaks in prophetic detail about the Gospel Age.
Nisan 12: Tuesday, March 31 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Wednesday, April 1 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Parables for disciples
Possibly, in the evening were the parables specially meant to warn the disciples that are related in Chapter 25 of Matthew’s account the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. Possibly, during the day — the parable of the talents, and sheep and goats.
Possibly, Judas enters into secret murderous counsel with the chief priests. “He promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude” (Luke 22:3-6; Matthew 26:14-16).
Nisan 13: Wednesday, April 1 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Thursday, April 2 @ 6 PM, 33AD — The Lord Rests
Gospel accounts record no activities until the late afternoon departure to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem.
Nisan 14: Thursday, April 2 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Friday, April 3 @ 6 PM, 33AD — Passover then Suffering
Passover supper; the Garden of Gethsemane; Betrayal; Trial and condemnation; Crucifixion; Miraculous Darkness; Death of the Savior; Rapid internment in the Garden tomb.