This document summarizes Jesus's final week before his crucifixion according to the Gospels. It describes Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, cleansing the temple, teaching in the temple about the end times. It then describes Judas agreeing to betray Jesus, the Last Supper, Jesus's prayer in Gethsemane, his arrest, trials, condemnation to death, crucifixion on Good Friday, his final words before dying, and the earthquake and temple curtain tearing upon his death. The conclusion emphasizes Jesus's power was still evident while suffering on the cross through his promise to the thief.

1. The Power of Christ on the Cross Week 6 of the Holy Great Lent March 20, 2010 – Baramhat 11, 1726 AM

2. Memory Verse “Assuredly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43)

3. Palm Sunday The Lord enters Jerusalem The people threw the palm leaves and their cloths on the ground before Jesus crying and saying: “ Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

4. Monday Our Lord Jesus Christ went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it. Jesus: “ Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations? But you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’” (Mark 11:17)

5. Tuesday Our Lord Jesus Christ was in the temple and taught them: The Wicked Vinedressers A Widow’s two coins

6. The End of the World He told them about the signs at the end of the world, the Coming of the Son of Man: “ But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming the clouds with great power and glory. And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of the earth to the farthest part of heaven.” (Mark 13:24-27)

7. Wednesday The Jews plot to kill Jesus. Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests to betray Jesus and they promised to give him money. The woman broke a flask of alabaster oil and poured it on Jesus’ Head.

8. CovenantThursday The Jewish Passover = The Last Supper And He sent Peter and John saying, “God and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” (Luke 22:8) “Take, eat; this is My body” (Mark 14:22) “This is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many.” (Mark 14:24)

10. Gethsemane Jesus went to pray with his disciples feeling sorrowful and deeply distressed knowing that he is about to be betrayed by Judas to the Jews to crucify Him. “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Mark 14:38)

11. Betrayed Judas came with the soldiers and chief priests and gave them a signal saying:“whoever I kiss, He is the One; seize him and lead Him away safety” (Mark 14: 44) . Then all the disciples forsook Him and ran away.

12. The Trial They led Jesus to the high priest and they sought to accuse him to death but could find nothing against him. They asked him: “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” Jesus: “ I am, And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14: 62)

13. Condemned to Death They condemned Him to death Some began to: Spit on Him Blindfold Him Beat Him Mock Him Struck Him with the palms of their hands.

14. Good Friday The chief priests and scribes bound Jesus and sent Him to Pilate – the Roman governor. Pilate asked Jesus to defend himself but He answered nothing as it is written: “He was led as a Lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7)

15. The Lord Delivered The Jews asked to Crucify Jesus and release the murderer Barabbas instead. Jesus was delivered, scourged to be crucified. The soldiers mocked Jesus saying: “Hail, King of the Jews!” Clothed Him with purple Twisted a crown of thorns on His head

17. To Golgotha Jesus was led to the place Golgotha carrying His Cross.

18. King of the Jews They crucified Him on the Cross on the 3rd hour. Above the cross was written; THE KING OF THE JEWS The chief priests mocked Him and said: “save Yourself, and come down from the cross!”

19. The 2 Thieves Two thieves who where crucified that same day with Christ (on His left and right). The thief on the rightbelieved that this is Christ and repented and said: I have sinned! “ Remember me Lord when You come into Your Kingdom”

20. Jesus: “ Amen I tell you, on this day you shall be with in paradise.”

21. The Sun Disappeared When Our Lord Jesus Christ was on the cross, the sun disappeared and it was dark for 3 hours (from the 6th hour to the 9th hour).

22. Vinegar When Jesus was thirsty on the cross a man took a sponge filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed and gave it to Him to drink. Jesus cried with a loud voice and died.

23. The Curtain Tore The curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook The rocks split The centurion and who were with him saw these things and were afraid : “Truly this was the Son of God”

25. Conclusion Although Jesus Christ was going through suffering He was very powerful during His trial. When He was on the Cross he had the power to promisethe thief that he will be with Him in Paradise. The Heaven became dark and strong wind was blowing when He was on the cross = His power on nature. The Crossis Power for Us

26. Thokteti-gom Thokteti-gom, nem pi-o-oonempi-esmo, nem pi-amaheeshaeneh amen, Emmano-eel pen-nouti pen-oroo Thok te ti-gom, nem pi-o-oo nem pi-esmo, nem pi-amahee sha eneh amen, pa-Shois Esos Piekh-restos Thineis the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever Amen. Emmanuel our God and our King. Thineis the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever Amen. O my Lord Jesus Christ. لك القوة والمجد والبركة والعزة إلى الآبد آمين. عمانوئيل إلهنا وملكنا. لك القوة والمجد والبركة والعزة إلى الآبد آمين ياربى يسوع المسيح

27. Starting from Tuesday (5 PM): Pasoteeren-aghathos, My good Savior مخلصى الصالح: Starting from the Eve of Friday (6 PM) : Ta-gom, nem pa-esmopi epshoisaf-shobi nee, af-sotereiaef-owab. Thok te ti-gom, nem pi-o-oo nem pi-esmo, nem pi-amahee sha The Lord is my strength, my praise, and has become my holy salvation Thine is the power, the glory, the blessing, and the majesty, forever Amen.eneh amen. قوتى وتسبحتى هو الرب وقد صار لى خلاصاً مقدساً لك القوة والمجد والبركة والعزة إلى الآبد آمين.