The Easter Story
Which animal did Jesus ride in on when entering Jerusalem?
A donkey
(Matthew 21:5)
Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
Judas Iscariot
(Matthew 26:14-16)
Which day of the week was Jesus risen from the dead?
Sunday (the first day of the week)
(Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:2; Luke 24:1; John 20:1)
Jesus died to take what punishment for us?
The punishment of sin
(Romans 5:8)
Which animal is commonly associated with bringing Easter eggs?
The Easter Bunny
What's the name of the meal Jesus shared with His disciples before His arrest?
The Last Supper (Luke 22:7-20)
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times?
Peter
(Luke 22:54-62)
How was the stone in front of Jesus' tomb found on the third day?
Rolled away
(Matthew 28:2)
Jesus' resurrection showed that He has power over what?
Death
(1 Corinthians 15:54-57)Which popular Easter candy is shaped like a small yellow bird?
Peeps
What's the name of the garden Jesus prayed in before getting arrested?
The Garden of Gethsemane
(Matthew 26:36-46)
Who was the first person to see Jesus risen?
Mary Magdalene
(John 20:11-18)What did the women bring to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body after death?
Spices
(Luke 24:1)
Because Jesus is alive, believers can have new ___?
Life!
(Romans 6:4)
What is a common flower that is often associated with Easter and symbolizes new life?
Lilies!
Which Roman governor sentenced Jesus to be crucified?
Pontius Pilate
(Matthew 27:11-26)
Which disciple doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw Him?
Thomas
(John 20:24–29)
What did Jesus show His disciples to prove He had died and was now alive?
His wounds (hands and side)
(John 20:19-20)
The resurrection proves that Jesus is what?
The Son of God
(Romans 1:4)
Over Easter time, Americans eat around how many jelly beans per year?
16 BILLION!!
What's the name of the place Jesus was crucified?
Golgotha (the place of the skull)
(Luke 23:33)
What was the name of the prisoner the crowd chose to release instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
(Matthew 26:57-68)
What road were the disciples on when Jesus appeared to them after His resurrection?
The road to Emmaus
(Luke 24:13-35)
The message of Jesus' life, death and resurrection is called what?
The Gospel/the Good News!
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
What was the cost of the the most expensive chocolate Easter bunny to ever exist?
$49,000
(It had real diamond eyes lol)