The Cross
Why was it important for Jesus to be lifted up?
For everyone to be able to see him
This disciple was the only one of the Twelve recorded as standing near Jesus at the Cross.
John
Jesus rose from the dead on this day of the week.
Sunday
"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." - Isaiah 7:14
Birth of Jesus
What does "INRI" translate to?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
Jesus asked His Father to ____ those who crucified Him.
forgive
Which disciple doubted Jesus' Resurrection until he saw His wounds?
Thomas
“Behold, your King is coming to you… lowly and riding on a donkey.” - Zechariah 9:9
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, showing His humility as a king.
What is the meaning behind the cross pointing in all directions? (North, East, South, and West)
Salvation is for all
Jesus spoke these words just before He gave up His spirit.
"It is finished"
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah...out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel," -Micah 5:2
The promised King would come from Bethlehem.
Jesus' body wanted his body to remain whole on the cross. How does this represent the church?
The church must be complete and united, not divided.
What 2 sacraments does the blood and water from Jesus' side represent?
Jesus spent ___ days appearing to His disciples after His Resurrection before ascending into heaven.
40 days
The book of Deuteronomy says: “Anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse.”
Christ became a curse on the Cross for us
Through the Cross, Jesus defeated ___ and ___, bringing us the hope of eternal life.
Death and Sin
The soldier who pierced Jesus' side later on became a saint. His name was ____
Saint Longinus
Jesus showed his disciples the wounds from the cross to prove it was him. What and where were these wounds?
Nail marks on his wrists and feet, and the spear wound on his side.
"There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots" - Isaiah 11:1
Jesus is born from the line of David.