Map & Places
Where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem?
This religious group was a small group of aristocrats and were friends of the Romans. They were responsible for collecting the Temple taxes and Rome's taxes. They were corrupt often pocketing money.
Who were Sadducees?
During Jesus time Israel was oppressed by these people.
Who were Romans?
The first Temple was built by this King.
Who was King Solomon?
On this night we remember Jesus' Last Supper. We remember his love for his friends by washing their feet. We remember Jesus' gift of himself in the Eucharist. Jesus Passion - Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
What is Holy Thursday?
Jesus address, where he grew up.
What is Nazareth of Galilee?
These religious leaders lived among the common people and taught in village synagogues (market places). They were concerned with teaching the common people the laws.
Who are the Pharisees?
This Jewish high court was ruled by the Chief Priest and was held in The Temple. There were 72 members including a few Pharisees.
What is the Sanhedrin?
The Temple was built on a mount (hill) and a foundation stone in this location.
What is Jerusalem of Judea?
FYI: Jerusalem is hill country elevation 2,428 ft above sea level, not mountains like the Rockies 14,440 ft above sea level.
On this day of Holy Week we remember Jesus died for us. We venerate the Cross because it is our way to salvation.
What is Good Friday?
Jesus greatest sermon was called the "Sermon on the Mount" where he gave us The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. This mount overlooked this city and the Sea of Galilee.
What is the town of Capernaum in Galilee?
Who was Caiaphas?
This man was appointed by the Roman senate to take back the area of Judea in 37 BC. He then rebuilt the second Temple Mount to eternalize his name.
Who is King Herod the Great?
(The Roman's named him King of the Jews)
The second temple renovation or rebuild began before Jesus birth by this Roman appointed King.
Who is King Herod the Great?
On this evening we remember Jesus was buried in a tomb. We wait in hope of Easter, remembering all the great things God has done to save us.
What is Holy Saturday Evening?
Jesus first miracle was performed at a wedding feast in this town - where he turned 150 gallons of water into wine.
What is Cana?
These religious leaders believed only in the Torah (1st 5 books of the bible), they did not believe in resurrection, life after death, or angels or spirits.
Who are the Sadducees?
During the Passover Festival what words and actions of Jesus threatened the Sadducees causing them to conspire with the Pharisees and plot Jesus death.
That he could rebuild the Temple in 3 days, he was the son of God - Mary sister of Lazarus saying he was the Messiah, turning over the money tables in the Temple, raising Lazarus from the dead, not following all their cleansing rituals, and others.
Jewish worship & festivals revolved around the Temple. Jews believed the foundation stone is where the world began. The Temple is where God lived when on earth and where sins were forgiven. Name the festival where Jews celebrate their Exodus from Egypt - led by Moses.
What is the Passover Festival?
Jesus rose from the dead. The stone was rolled away. Jesus body was not inside. Mary of Magdala spoke with Jesus. Then that evening Jesus appeared to the disciples behind locked doors. His presence before them and his greeting of peace led them to rejoice.
What is Easter?
During the Passover Festival many people traveled to Jerusalem and camped outside it's gates. Where did Jesus stay during the Passover Festival?
What is Bethany? (2 miles south of Jerusalem)
Jesus called these religious leaders "hypocrites" because they taught the truth, but in their own lives just pretended to obey God's laws.
Who are Pharisees?
Though it was always God's plan that Jesus would die for our sins and open the gates of heaven to us. Who had the means/power to crucify Jesus on earth?
What is Rome? (as Israel was under Roman Rule) OR
Who is Pontius Pilate the appointed Roman governor of Judea during Jesus time? Although the Sadducees and Pharisees plotted to kill Jesus, they did not have the authority to crucify him.
In the Old Testament the Temple Mount/foundation stone is referred to by other names.
What is Mount Zion and Mount Moriah?
(Sometimes "The Mount of the House of the Lord")
The mystery of Jesus' passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
What is the Paschal Mystery?