Feeling discouraged or afraid
Dismayed
... and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
John 14:6
Why is the Sunday before Easter called Palm Sunday?
When Jesus entered into Jerusalem, the people welcomed Him as king and Messiah. They covered the road with their garments and palm fronds as a symbol of their worship and acceptance of Him as king.
How many times did Peter deny Christ after the abandoned the Lord?
Three
Being brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous
Courageous
"If you love Me, ...
... you will obey what I command."
John 14:15
How many pieces of silver did Judas trade the life of Jesus for?
30 pieces of silver
(roughly the price of one slave in those days)
What did the priests do with the silver coins that Judas had returned to them?
Bought the potter’s field which is where strangers were buried
Considering someone else as more important than yourself
Humble
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong ...
...and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
When Jesus entered Jerusalem during what is known as His Triumphal Entry, what animal was He riding?
A young donkey
In eastern tradition it was customary for a king going to war to ride a horse. Yet when the king was at peace he would ride a donkey.
What was the inscription above the cross?
“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”
It was written in three different languages according to John 19:20; Hebrew, Greek and Latin.
Pride in oneself
Conceit
"Do nothing out of...
...selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves."
- Philippians 2:3
Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant in an attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?
Peter
"Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)" - John 18:10
Why did the disciples celebrate Passover? (What even where they remembering?)
When Moses was trying to get the Iraelites freed from Egypt, God sent plagues. The tenth plague called for all firstborn were to be killed. On that fateful night, God told the Israelites to sacrifice a spotless lamb and mark their doorposts and lintels with its blood (Exodus 12:21–22). Then, when the Lord passed through the nation, He would “pass over” the households that showed the blood (verse 23) so their firstborn would be safe.
Taking what we know and using it to make good decisions
Wisdom
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he ...
...should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him." -James 1:5
What happened on the Thursday before Jesus was crucified?
The disciples celebrated Passover and Jesus washed their feet.
He also gave them a new mandate which is where we get the word "maundy" from: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" (John 13:34).
What did Pilate’s wife counsel him to do concerning Jesus?
Leave him alone
"...Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.” (Matthew 27:19)