Seven Markers on the Road Poster

1. Donkey: Jesus Came Into Jerusalem

The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written: “Fear not, daughter Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt” (John 12:12–15)!

2. 30 Pieces of Silver: Judas Betrayed Jesus

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought [looked for] an opportunity to betray him (Matthew 26:14–16).

3. Cup and Bread: Jesus Ate One Last Meal with the Disciples

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you. For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins” (Matthew 26:26–28).

4. Whip: Jesus Took the Punishment We Deserve

Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged [whipped] him (John 19:1).

5. Nails: Jesus Died on a Cross for Us

And when they came to the place that is called The Skull [Mount Calvary], there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and his left (Luke 23:33; Colossians 2:14)

6. Burial Cloths and Spices: Jesus Died and Was Buried

So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand [nearby], they laid Jesus there (John 19:40–42).

7. Large Stone: Jesus Came Back to Life

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. . . . But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay (Matthew 28:2, 5–6).