Walk With Jesus During His Last Week on Earth On March 29, AD 33, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem and boldly predicted that he would soon be put to death―executed on a cross, like a common criminal. So began the most important week of the most important person who ever lived. Nearly 2,000 years later, the events that took place during Jesus’s last days still reverberate through the ages. Designed as a day-by-day guide to Passion Week, The Final Days of Jesus leads us to reexamine and meditate on the history-making, earth-shaking significance of Jesus’s arrest, trial, crucifixion, and empty tomb. Combining a chronological arrangement of the Gospel accounts with insightful commentary, charts, and maps, this book will help you better understand what actually happened all those years ago―and why it matters today. Recounts Christ’s Journey to the Cross: Pairing the Scriptural text with insightful commentary, this book serves as a day-by-day guide to Jesus’s final days on earth - Chronological: Presents all of the biblical text on Jesus's final week continuously and in the order the events occurred in history - Helpful Study Tools: Includes a quick-reference glossary and color maps adapted from the award-winning ESV Study Bible - For Individuals, Families, and Groups “An enlightening and edifying look at the most important week in history. Both those who want to know more about the history and those who long to behold the wonder will find much to love about this great work. One gets the sense that we should proceed through these pages on our knees.” ― J. D. Greear, Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; author, Everyday Revolutionary “You may be wondering what can be done to make Christ’s last week come alive in ways it hasn’t before. It would help to understand the historical background and cultural script a little better, but you don’t want a big book. It would help, too, if your authors were trustworthy, knowledgeable evangelical scholars who could write clearly for laypeople. Look no further―this is the book for you!” ― Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary “Whether you’re a Christian seeking to defend your faith, an inquirer wanting to know what really happened with Jesus, or a disciple who wants to know the Lord more fully, The Final Days of Jesus will instruct and encourage you. It lays out the truth with coherence and conviction. I will point people to this book because it so clearly and faithfully explains what happened in the final days of Jesus. Here is the truth, based on the Gospel accounts. Here is the center of the Christian story, filled with insight and inspiration.” ― Mark D. Roberts, Senior Strategist, Max De Pree Center for Leadership, Fuller Theological Seminary; author, Can We Trust the Gospels? “This is an immensely helpful guide to the last week of Jesus’s life―historically, theologically, and devotionally. Historically, it provides a likely chronology of Passion Week, chock full of historical, cultural, and geographical insights. Theologically, the authors provide the text of the four Gospels with helpful commentary, noting the theological contributions of each evangelist. Devotionally, the reader has the privilege of walking with Jesus through the most important week of human history―the climax of God’s redemptive plan. A feast of insights for both mind and heart.” ― Mark L. Strauss, Professor of New Testament Emeritus, Bethel Seminary, San Diego “Jesus’s last week shook but also saved the world. From Palm Sunday to Easter morning, each day and encounter were critical. This book leads the reader step by step along Jesus’s route from triumphal entry to the cross and finally to glory. Numerous maps and diagrams shed fresh light on each Gospel’s claims. We are reminded not only of what Christ did but also where his way points us now. An excellent beginning-to-intermediate guide!” ― Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary “Holy Week is arguably the most sacred time of year for Christians. Andreas Köstenberger and Justin Taylor provide a simple yet eloquent survey of the final week of Jesus’s life. They take readers on a pilgrimage through the Gospels and invite us to follow Jesus in his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, on to the dark and tragic moments of Golgotha, and through to the glorious and unspeakable joy at the feet of the risen Jesus. In short, this is a wonderful resource for individuals, families, and fellowships to learn more about the Easter story, the greatest story ever told.” ― Michael F. Bird, Deputy Principal, Ridley College “A clearly presented overview of the most important week in world history. Brief, helpful comments illuminate the biblical story and bring home its enduring and life-changing message.” ― Douglas J. Moo, Professor of New Testament Emeritus, Wheaton College “ The Final Days of Jesus helps believers take note of the historical