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Resurrection
Jesus rising from the dead after being buried; this is why Christians celebrate Resurrection Sunday.
palm branches
leaves people waved to welcome Jesus into the city; they laid them down to honor him.
one of Jesus’ close followers who learned from him and helped tell others about his teachings.
disciple
betray
to turn against someone who trusts you; Judas betrayed Jesus by telling where he could be arrested.
Last Supper
the special meal Jesus shared with his disciples the night before he was arrested; he used bread and wine to explain he would give his life.
a sacred building where people worshiped God and offered prayers.
temple
the execution of a person by nailing them to a cross; how Jesus died on the cross.
crucifixion
parable
a short story Jesus told to teach an important truth about God and how people should live.
sin
choosing to do wrong or disobey God; the story teaches that Jesus died so people could be forgiven for their sins.
salvation
being saved from sin and its consequences; in this story, God’s plan to save people through Jesus.
a confident expectation that good things will happen; after the resurrection, Jesus gives people hope for new life.
hope
worship
showing love, honor, and respect to God through prayer, singing, or actions; the temple was a place for worship.
tomb
a place where someone is buried
choosing not to hold someone’s wrongdoing against them; Jesus asked God to forgive the people who hurt him.
forgiveness
On which day did Jesus enter Jerusalem while people waved palm branches?
Palm Sunday
What did the people shout as Jesus entered the city?
"Hosana! Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord."
Why was Jesus sad when he went into the temple?
People were buying, selling, and stealing there
On Tuesday, what did Jesus spend his time doing?
Teaching people and telling parables
a small, humble animal Jesus rode into Jerusalem to show he came in peace, not as a powerful, showy king.
donkey
According to Jesus, what is the greatest commandment?
Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself
Why did some leaders become angry with Jesus?
They were jealous and feared losing power
What was the Last Supper?
A special meal Jesus shared with his disciples
What happened after Judas showed the soldiers where Jesus was?
They arrested Jesus
What happened to Jesus after the trial?
He was nailed to a wooden cross and died
What did the women find when they went to Jesus' tomb early on Sunday morning?
The tomb was empty and the stone had been rolled away