https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to Holy or Passion Week. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:23:54 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/a-time-line-of-the-passion-week.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/a-time-line-of-the-passion-week.html Doug Bookman https://www.christianity.com/author/doug-bookman/ A time line and chronology of the Easter Passion Week that includes Gregorian dates, First Century Jewish day/night cycles, and Galilean Jew cycles. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/what-can-we-learn-from-the-prayer-in-the-garden.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/what-can-we-learn-from-the-prayer-in-the-garden.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Jesus's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane was a pivotal moment where He prayed for deliverance from suffering, yet ultimately chose to endure it, demonstrating His love and intentionality in fulfilling Scripture. Through this prayer, Jesus exemplified the importance of persevering prayer, humility, and resignation, offering believers a powerful model for navigating temptation and trusting in God's sovereignty. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/the-symbolism-of-the-last-supper.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/the-symbolism-of-the-last-supper.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ The Last Supper, which took place hours before the Lord’s crucifixion—was a Seder (Passover observance). Previously, the feast’s symbols had only pointed back to the Hebrews’ redemption from Egypt. But that Thursday night, Jesus revealed the messianic significance of two symbols: bread and wine. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:18:25 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/a-lesson-in-washing-feet.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/a-lesson-in-washing-feet.html Charles Stanley https://www.christianity.com/author/charles-stanley/ Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet is often misunderstood as a command to perform foot washing as an ordinance, but it's actually about humility and willingness to serve others. By examining this pivotal moment in Jesus' life, we can gain insight into the importance of attitude over task when serving others for God's kingdom. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:27:18 -0500 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/throwing-over-tables-a-temper-tantrum.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/throwing-over-tables-a-temper-tantrum.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:06:50 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/did-jesus-evade-the-pharisees-question.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/did-jesus-evade-the-pharisees-question.html J.C. Ryle https://www.christianity.com/author/jc-ryle/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:02:44 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/the-messiah-comes-twice.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/the-messiah-comes-twice.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:20:24 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/witnesses-to-the-innocence-of-jesus.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/witnesses-to-the-innocence-of-jesus.html Stephen Davey https://www.christianity.com/author/stephen-davey/ Seven witnesses testified that Jesus was innocent, showing Christ's worthiness to die for the sins of humanity. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:54:36 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/why-did-jesus-curse-the-fig-tree.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/why-did-jesus-curse-the-fig-tree.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ What good is a tree that doesn't produce anything? You might as well cut it down. Or curse it, as Jesus did the fig tree. How did Jesus know the fig tree was barren? Because the leaves and the fruit typically appear at about the same time.  Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/why-did-the-crowd-turn-against-jesus-so-quickly.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/death-and-resurrection/holy-week-and-passion/why-did-the-crowd-turn-against-jesus-so-quickly.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ During the Passion Week, the crowd in Jerusalem seems to have had a major swing in opinion. Jesus entered the city to praise and adoration but, by the end of the week, faced a crowd shouting "Crucify Him!" demanding for his crucifixion. Can such a change really happen so quickly? Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:25:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:54-04:00