Symbolism
What is red a symbol of in various cultures?
Red is seen as wrath, blood and evil in various cultures. Wrath is considered a sin in many religions and blood meaning the physical consequence (blood shed) of sacrifice or violence.
What does Jesus tells Peter he will do before the rooster crows?
Deny Him three times
Jesus breaks bread and says, this is my body. (26) And took a cup and says, this is my blood whom is shed for the sins of all. (27-28)
In the Bible (Matthew 26:26-28), Jesus breaks bread, saying "this is my body," and then takes a cup, saying "this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." These words symbolize Jesus' sacrifice for humanity, with the bread representing his body and the wine representing his blood, which are offered for the forgiveness of sins, establishing a new covenant between God and humanity.
The chief priests and elders sought out false accusation to claim the perfect sinless Man was guilty and used false witnesses for what reason?
The chief priests and elders sought out false accusation to put Him to death.
After torturing Him they crucified Him and divided His garments,casting lots (random selection). Did He have a choice to be crucified?
Yes, the nails didn't keep Him there, love did.
What does white as snow mean? What does white represent?
White represents purity. The ancient text uses white as snow to show God’s power to cleanse sins.
Jesus was forced to bear His cross, where they crucified Him and divided His garments, casting lots (random selection). What was the prophet that was fulfilled?
John 19:24 “They divided My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.”
This next saying may seem confusing (29):
“But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s Kingdom”
This speaks of the completion of the covenant and hope for all. He says he will meet the believers in His Kingdom. (After the Second Coming of Christ).
Which of these ways did the people torture Him?
The high priests tore His clothes and claimed Him guilty for blasphemy, saying He is deserving of death.
They spat in His face
And they beat Him.
Others struck Him with the palms of their hands.
Tested him saying “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck You?”
All of the above.
All of the above.
They spat in His face
And they beat Him.
Others struck Him with the palms of their hands.
Tested him saying “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck You?”
What were they aiming to do in mockery with the following:
Put a scarlet robe on Him, mocking Him deliberately caricature (imitation with striking features) of a king.
Twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head
Given a reed in His right hand to complete the caricature look.
They bowed the knee and mocked Him saying “Hail, King of the Jews”
Mock Him for claiming ...?
Mock Him for claiming He is King
What does the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represent?
The crucifixion represents love and death of the power of sin, offering the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation with God. A payment for the sins of humanity.
At the ninth hour Jesus cried out, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” What does that mean?
“My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?”
Peter answers like some of us, I will not stumble! Until God tests our faith, our words are not yet made true. Jesus tells Peter before the rooster crows, he will deny Him three times. How does Peter and the other disciples respond?
even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!
The chief priests accused Him. He said nothing, although He could stop this immediately, He chose to humble Himself and give His life to us. Why?
So that us believers can have eternal life.
“My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” meaning?
Jesus humbled Himself as a Man; he felt like a Man. He expresses a profound feeling of despair and abandonment, a deep sense of isolation and feeling unheard by God, like what we may feel. He completely understands you.
When Jesus was crucified, the veil in the temple torn, what does this symbolise? (Similar to it is finished)
The veil in the temple torn, symbolizing the removal of the barrier between God and humanity made possible through Jesus’s death.
What did the angel tell Mary Magdalene and the other Mary about the Good News of the risen Christ?
Matthew 28:5-7 "Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.' "
Jesus went to a place called Gethsemane to pray, taking with Him Peter, James and John (James and John were the two sons of Zebedee).
Jesus shared that His soul was sorrowful, extremely neglected and sad. He prayed that _
Jesus went to a place called Gethsemane to pray. Jesus shared that His soul was sorrowful, extremely neglected and sad. He prayed that His will be done.
At the feast, the governor like usual was to release one prisoner, he asked Barabbas or Jesus? Pilate’s wife was troubled by ____ that told her to avoid condemning the innocent man.
a dream
Why is sin so bad?
It separates us from God!
Victory over death and sin and the promise of eternal life! The validation of Jesus's divine nature and mission! The foundation for Christianity and hope for believers!
When the disciples saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. Jesus spoke to them saying _
Matthew 28:18-20 “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth, go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Someone with Jesus used his sword and cut the ear of the high priest. (51)
Jesus responded, its all under control do you not believe that he can pray to the Father and He will give him more than _
, it’s all under control, do you not believe that he can pray to the Father and He will give him more than twelve legions of angels (approx. 72,000)
How did the soldiers torture Jesus leading up to the crucifixtion?
Put a scarlet robe on Him, mocking Him deliberately caricature (imitation with striking features) of a king.
Twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head
Given a reed in His right hand to complete the caricature look.
They bowed the knee and mocked Him saying “Hail, King of the Jews”
They spat on Him
Took the reed and struck Him on the head
Took the robe off Him put his own clothes on Him and led Him away to be crucified
Forced to bear His cross
Walked all the way to a place called the Place of a Skull
What is the purpose that Christ sent His only Perfect Son to take the worst punishment?
“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.