Gospel Geography
Jesus was baptizedin this river by John the Baptist.
The Jordan River
Jesus told this ta collector to come down from a tree.
Zacchaeus
In this parable, a son wastes his inheritance and then returns to his father.
The Prodigal Son (or Lost Son)
This was placed on Jesus's head to mock him.
crown of thorns
Paul was previously known by this name.
Saul
The Ascension of Jesus took place here, which is named for the many trees that give us a certain type of oil and a popular pizza topping.
mount of olives
This person was the first to see Jesus after His Resurrection.
Mary Magdalene
This parable tells of a "Good" man that helps a stranger who was beaten up by robbers.
The Good Samaritan
After his death, Jesus rose from the dead after this many days.
Three days
Paul was originally from this city.
Tarsus
This was the capital of Judea and the site of the Temple.
Jerusalem
This person was the first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death for his faith.
Stephen
This type of seed was used in a parable to describe the growth of the Kingdom of God from small beginnings.
mustard seed
Jesus prayed in this garden before his arrest.
Garden of Gethsemane
Paul wrote his Epistles (or letters) to the Ephesians, Phillippians, Colossians, and Philemon from here.
Rome/prison
This is the town where Jesus spent his childhood and young adult years.
Nazareth
This Roman governor presided over the trial of Jesus.
Pontius Pilate
These " lost" animals were used in a parable to demonstrate God's personal concern for searching for the lost.
Sheep/ The Lost Sheep
This was written on Jesus's cross to identify the official charge against Him.
King of the Jews
Paul preached about the "Unknown God" at this famous Greek city.
Athens
This body of water was a primary setting for Jesus's ministry, and it's where he calmed the storm and walked on water.
Sea of Galilee
This wealthy council member requested the body of Jesus and provided his own tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea
This type of banquet was used to symbolize the invitation to and rejection of God's kingdom
wedding banquet or great banquet
Jesus was crucifed here.
Golgotha (or The Skull)
This was Paul's primary compaion on his first missionary journey.
Barnabas