Friends of Jesus
This disciple denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Who is Peter?
Significance: Peter’s failure shows even devoted believers can stumble, yet Jesus restores those who repent.
This woman was the first to see the risen Jesus near the tomb.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
Significance: Jesus honored faithful devotion by appearing first to her.
This Roman governor questioned Jesus and sentenced Him.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
Significance: Pilate represents the danger of choosing public approval over truth.
This man was forced to carry Jesus’ cross.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?
Significance: Simon pictures the call to take up one’s cross and follow Christ.
This disciple was named as walking to Emmaus.
Who is Cleopas?
Significance: God knows faithful followers even when they seem obscure to history.
This disciple was known for doubting until he saw the risen Jesus.
Who is Thomas?
Significance: Thomas reminds us that honest questions can lead to deeper faith.
This mother of Jesus stood near the cross.
Who is Mary?
Significance: Mary’s presence reflects courage, grief, and steadfast love.
This ruler mocked Jesus and wanted to see a miracle.
Who is Herod Antipas?
Significance: Herod shows curiosity without repentance leads nowhere.
One of these criminals beside Jesus asked to be remembered in His kingdom.
Who is the repentant thief?
Significance: He shows salvation is available even at the last moment through faith.
Jesus joined these two travelers, though they did not recognize Him at first.
Who are the Emmaus disciples?
Significance: Jesus often walks with people before they realize He is near.
This beloved disciple stood near the cross with Jesus’ mother.
Who is John?
Significance: John’s presence shows loyalty in a moment when many others fled.
These women came early Sunday morning bringing spices.
Who are the women followers of Jesus?
Significance: Their faithfulness placed them at the center of resurrection history.
This high priest questioned Jesus before the crucifixion.
Who is Caiaphas?
Significance: Religious position without spiritual humility can oppose God’s work.
This centurion declared, “Surely this was the Son of God.”
Who is the Roman centurion?
Significance: A Gentile soldier recognized what many others missed.
The disciples recognized Jesus when He did this with bread.
What is breaking the bread?
Significance: Fellowship and worship can open hearts to Christ’s presence.
This disciple betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
Significance: Judas warns that outward closeness to Jesus is not the same as surrendered faith.
Jesus told this woman at the tomb, “Do not cling to Me.”
Who is Mary Magdalene?
Significance: Jesus was teaching that their relationship would continue in a new way after His ascension.
Pilate offered to release Jesus or this prisoner instead.
Who is Barabbas?
Significance: Barabbas symbolizes the guilty going free while Jesus takes their place.
This disciple was entrusted with caring for Jesus’ mother.
Who is John?
Significance: Even in suffering, Jesus cared for others.
Their hearts burned within them as Jesus explained these.
What are the Scriptures?
Significance: God’s Word awakens faith and understanding.
This disciple ran to the tomb after hearing it was empty.
Who is Peter?
Significance: Peter’s urgency shows hope can rise even after personal failure.
These women became the first messengers of the resurrection news.
Who are the women at the tomb?
Significance: God often chooses unexpected people to carry the greatest news.
These Roman soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ clothing.
Who are the soldiers?
Significance: Their actions fulfilled prophecy and reveal human hardness at the cross.
This crowd shouted for Jesus to be crucified.
Who are the people / crowd?
Significance: Crowds can be easily swayed when truth is unpopular.
After recognizing Jesus, they hurried back to this city.
What is Jerusalem?
Significance: Real encounters with Jesus move people to share good news immediately.