Thursday Scripture Readings for Passion Week Apr5 In Jerusalem: A Day of Preparation Luke 22:7-30 Jesus’s disciples prepare the Passover meal. John 13:1-30 Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples. John 14-16 Jesus’ farewell discourse to his disciples in the uper room and the way to Gethsemane. John 17 Jesus prays, possibly near the garden of Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane.