Maundy Thursday

The term maundy comes from the Latin and it means command. It references Jesus’ words in John’s account when Jesus washes his disciples’ feet and tells them to love one another. 

All four Gospels tell the story of:

• The Last Supper in the Upper Room
• Jesus praying in Gethsemane
• Judas’ betrayal
• Jesus’ arrest
• Jesus on trial before the high priest
• Peter’s denial

Revised Common Lectionary Resources

Gospel Reading – John 13:1-17, 31b-35

This image is from page 15 in A Cartoonist’s Guide to John

Narrative Lectionary

John 19:23-30

This image is from page 22 in A Cartoonist’s Guide to John

Good Friday

All four Gospels tell the story of Jesus on trial before the Roman Governor, Pilate, and how the crowds compelled him to crucify Jesus. 

Jesus died and was buried in a borrowed tomb.

Revised Common Lectionary Resources

Gospel Reading – John 18:1-19:42

This image is from page 22 in A Cartoonist’s Guide to John

Narrative Lectionary

John 19:23-30 – page 22 above

Holy Saturday

There are no narratives for Saturday. Jesus is in the tomb. The disciples wait in fear. Many congregation hold an Easter Vigil on Saturday. Click the image to learn more…

Revised Common Lectionary Resources

Gospel Reading – Matthew 27:57-66 OR John 19:38-42

This image is from page 22 in A Cartoonist’s Guide to John

Easter Sunday

This is the big day. Jesus rises from the dead. The Jewish rabbi from Nazareth in Galilee was executed by crucifixion. His disciples claim that on the first day of the week his tomb was empty. He appeared to them many times over the next several weeks, breathed into them the Holy Spirit, and sent them to bring the Good News of God’s Kingdom to the ends of the earth. This is the heart of the Christian message.