Please outline the activities of Easter week, with scripture details and key points.

Easter week, also known as Holy Week, is the week leading up to Easter Sunday and is a time of reflection and remembrance of the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Here is an outline of the activities of Easter week with scripture details and key points:

1. Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19)
- Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.
- The crowds welcome Jesus with palm branches and shout "Hosanna!" which means "Save us!"
- This event marks the beginning of Jesus' final week on earth.

2. Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday
- Jesus teaches in the temple and confronts the religious leaders (Matthew 21:23-23:39, Mark 11:27-12:44, Luke 20:1-21:4).
- Jesus tells parables and warns of the coming judgment.

3. Holy Wednesday (also known as Spy Wednesday)
- Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6).
- Jesus is anointed by a woman at Bethany (Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9).

4. Maundy Thursday (Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-38, John 13:1-17:26)
- Jesus shares the Last Supper with his disciples, instituting the sacrament of communion.
- Jesus washes the disciples' feet as an example of humility and service.
- Jesus predicts Peter's denial and Judas' betrayal.

5. Good Friday (Matthew 27:1-61, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56, John 18:28-19:42)
- Jesus is arrested, tried, and crucified on the cross.
- Jesus dies and is buried in a tomb.
- The curtain in the temple is torn in two, symbolizing the access to God through Jesus' sacrifice.

6. Holy Saturday
- Jesus' body rests in the tomb.
- The disciples mourn and wait in anticipation.

7. Easter Sunday (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18)
- Jesus rises from the dead, conquering sin and death.
- Jesus appears to his disciples and commissions them to go and make disciples of all nations.
- The resurrection of Jesus is the central event of the Christian faith, providing hope and salvation for all who believe.

Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11)

- Scripture: Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.
- Key Points:
- Jesus is proclaimed as King and Savior.
- The crowd follows Him waving palm branches, a symbol of victory and peace.

Monday and Tuesday:

- Scripture: Jesus teaches in the temple, challenging the religious leaders and condemning hypocrisy. (Matthew 21-23)
- Key Points:
- Jesus exposes the corruption and formality of their religious practices.
- He condemns the Pharisees for their pride, greed, and love of praise.

Wednesday:

- Scripture: Not mentioned in the Gospels.
- Key Points:
- It is believed that Jesus spent this day in prayer and preparation.

Maundy Thursday (Luke 22:7-38)

- Scripture: Jesus celebrates the Passover meal with His disciples. He institutes the Lord's Supper, symbolizing His sacrifice and the new covenant between God and humanity.
- Key Points:
- Jesus washes the feet of His disciples, setting an example of humility and service.
- He predicts His betrayal by Judas and the denial by Peter.

Good Friday (Luke 23:1-49)

- Scripture: Jesus is arrested, tried, crucified, and dies on the cross.
- Key Points:
- Jesus suffers greatly, bearing the sins of humanity.
- He forgives His executioners and entrusts His mother to John's care.

Holy Saturday:

- Scripture: Jesus' body lies in the tomb.
- Key Points:
- The disciples mourn Jesus' death and wait in anticipation.

Easter Sunday (Luke 24:1-35)

- Scripture: Jesus rises from the dead, defeating death and conquering sin. The women discover the empty tomb and encounter the angels. Peter and John witness Jesus' presence.
- Key Points:
- Jesus' resurrection is the central event of Christianity, proving His deity and fulfilling the promise of eternal life.
- It brings joy, hope, and redemption to all who believe.