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    Holy Week Reading Plan (Palm Sunday to Easter)

    A free single-page PDF reading plan that walks you through the eight days of Holy Week — from the triumphal entry to the resurrection.

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    About this printable

    Holy Week is the most important week in human history. From Palm Sunday's triumphal entry through Maundy Thursday's last supper, Good Friday's crucifixion, and Easter Sunday's empty tomb, these eight days contain the climax of the entire Bible. This printable plan walks you through it day by day with the right Gospel passages — so you arrive at Easter morning having traced every step Jesus took, every word He spoke, and every prophecy He fulfilled.

    What's inside

    • Single-page reading plan (US Letter — fits on a fridge or in your Bible)
    • Eight daily KJV passages from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday
    • Checkbox layout for daily progress
    • Each day labeled with its traditional name (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, etc.)
    • Designed for personal use, family devotions, or small groups

    Why this printable matters

    The four Gospels devote roughly one-third of their total content to the final week of Jesus's life. That ratio is not accidental. The Holy Spirit, inspiring Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, is telling us where to look. Everything in the Old Testament was leading to this week. Everything in the New Testament flows out from it. Palm Sunday: the rightful King arrives in Jerusalem, riding on a donkey to fulfill Zechariah 9:9. Holy Monday and Tuesday: He cleanses the temple, curses the fig tree, and out-debates every religious authority that confronts Him. Wednesday: a quiet day in Bethany, anointed by a woman whose love has gone down in history forever. Maundy Thursday: the Last Supper, the new commandment to love one another, the high-priestly prayer of John 17, the agony of Gethsemane. Good Friday: the trials, the scourging, the crucifixion — "It is finished" (John 19:30). Holy Saturday: the silent day. The disciples scatter. The women weep. The body lies in the tomb. And then Sunday. The stone is rolled away. Angels announce, "He is not here, for he is risen, as he said" (Matthew 28:6). The whole story of Scripture lands in that one sentence. Reading these passages slowly during Holy Week is one of the oldest Christian practices on earth. The church has done this for two thousand years because there is no faster way to fall freshly in love with Jesus than to walk with Him through the week He died for you.

    Verses featured in this PDF (KJV)

    "And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."
    Matthew 21:9
    "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."
    John 13:34
    "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."
    Luke 22:42
    "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost."
    John 19:30
    "And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said."
    Matthew 28:5-6

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    How to use this printable

    1. 1

      Print and post by Palm Sunday

      US Letter, portrait. Tape it inside your Bible cover, on the fridge, or beside your favorite reading chair.

    2. 2

      Read each morning of Holy Week

      Each day's passage takes 10–15 minutes. Read it first thing in the morning before the day's noise begins.

    3. 3

      Read Good Friday's passage in the evening

      Many Christians read the crucifixion accounts on Good Friday evening — slowly, perhaps by candlelight, often at 3pm or after dinner.

    4. 4

      Use it as a family

      Read aloud at the dinner table during Holy Week. Ask each person to share one thing they noticed about Jesus that day.

    5. 5

      Pair with a Good Friday service

      If your church holds a Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service, this plan complements it perfectly — arrive at church having already read the Scripture being preached.

    6. 6

      Read Resurrection Sunday's passage out loud on Easter morning

      Before any Easter activity begins, read Matthew 28, Luke 24, and John 20 aloud as a family. Begin Easter the way it began — with the empty tomb.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Holy Week reading plan really free?

    Yes — completely free to download, print, and share. No signup, no email gate, no watermarks. Print one for yourself or stacks for your church.

    What translation does it use?

    All readings reference the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.

    What paper size is the PDF?

    Standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). It also prints cleanly on A4 — choose 'Fit to printable area' in your printer dialog.

    What printer settings should I use?

    Print at 100% scale, portrait orientation, on standard 20–24 lb paper. Black-and-white printing works fine — the design is ink-friendly.

    How long does each day's reading take?

    Most days take 10–15 minutes. Holy Tuesday and Maundy Thursday are longer (2–3 chapters of teaching) — set aside 25–30 minutes for those.

    Can I use this in a small group or Sunday school?

    Absolutely. Many groups distribute the plan on Palm Sunday and discuss observations together at the next Sunday's class — Resurrection Sunday.

    Does this work with the church calendar?

    Yes — the eight days correspond exactly to the traditional Holy Week observed across nearly every Christian tradition: Palm Sunday, Holy Monday–Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.