THE RESSURECTION
Who was the first person to see Jesus after He rose?
Mary Magdalene
What did Jesus curse during Passion Week that withered?
The fig tree
What did the women bring to Jesus’ tomb?
Spices
Which Gospel records “Father, forgive them”?
Luke
At what hour was Jesus crucified according to Mark?
The third hour
What sign was placed above Jesus on the cross?
“King of the Jews”
At Jesus’ trial, which ruler sent Him to Herod Antipas?
Pontius Pilate
Who helped carry Jesus’ cross?
Simon of Cyrene
Who prophesied that the Messiah would be pierced for our transgressions?
Isaiah
From what hour to what hour did darkness cover the land?
From the sixth to the ninth hour
Who asked for Jesus’ body to bury Him?
Joseph of Arimathea
Which disciples ran to the tomb, and who arrived first?
Peter and John; John arrived first
In 1 Corinthians 15, what does Paul call Jesus in relation to resurrection?
The “firstfruits”
Which Psalm predicts that God would not let His Holy One see decay?
Psalm 16
To whom did Jesus say, “Today you will be with Me in paradise”?
The repentant thief (criminal)
In Luke, what unusual detail happens to Jesus when He appears to the disciples to prove He is not a spirit?
He eats food (fish) in front of them
What specific Roman method of punishment was used on Jesus before crucifixion?
flogging
What happened in the temple when Jesus died?
The veil was torn in two
What Old Testament story foreshadows resurrection after 3 days?
Jonah in the fish
What was the name of the servant whose ear Peter cut off?
Malchus
What did Jesus say to Thomas when he doubted?
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
What accusation did religious leaders emphasize to convince Rome to execute Jesus?
Claiming to be King
According to Acts 1, what were Jesus’ final instructions tied to the promise of the Holy Spirit before His ascension?
To wait in Jerusalem and be His witnesses to the ends of the earth
What was the color of the robe placed on Jesus in mockery
Scarlet
What specific burial material did Nicodemus bring for Jesus’ body?
A mixture of myrrh and aloes