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What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?
Passover (Luke 22:1)
When Jesus entered Jerusalem during what is known as His Triumphal Entry, what animal was He riding on?
A young donkey (Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:28-35; John 12:12-15)
Why is the Sunday before the resurrection called Palm Sunday?
When Jesus entered into Jerusalem at the beginning of the Passion week, the people welcomed Him as king and Messiah. They covered the road with their garments and palm fronds as a symbol of their worship and acceptance of Him as king (Matthew 21:8; Mark 11:8; Luke 19:35, 36; John 12:12, 13).
Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant in an attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?
Peter (John 18:10)
How many times did Peter deny Christ after the abandoned the Lord?
Three times (Luke 22:54-57; Mark 14:69, 70; Matthew 26:73-75; John 18:13-27)
How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?
By giving Him a kiss (Matthew 26:47-49).
In repentance Judas returned the money to the priests that he was given as the price of betrayal of the Lord and then did what?
Hanged himself (Matthew 27:3-5)
Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?
Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18; John 18:40)
What was the inscription above the cross?
“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” (Luke 19:19). It was written in three different languages according to John 19:20; Hebrew, Greek and Latin.
When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?
Three hours (Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44-45). From noon to 3 pm.
The priests took the money that Judas had returned to them and did what with it?
Bought the potter’s field with the money which is where strangers were buried (Matthew 27:6-8).
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)
In John 19 two men helped prepare the body of Christ for burial.
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (John 19:38-42).
Who did Mary Magdalene think Jesus was when she first saw Him after He had risen?
The gardener (John 20:16-17 )
Which of the Twelve Apostles did not believe that Jesus was risen?
Thomas
What spice was NOT used in the burial preparation?
Frankincense , Myrrh , Aloes
Frankincense. (John 19:39).
What happened in the Temple as a sign that the death of Jesus had made way for the individual believer to approach God?
The veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51).
Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection beside which lake ?
Tiberias also called the Sea of Galilee
Who helped carried the cross for Christ?
Simon of Cyrene
For how long did Jesus remain after his resurrection before he ascended into heaven?
40 days
What did Pilate’s wife counsel him to do concerning Jesus?
To leave Jesus alone because He was a just man. She had a bad dream concerning the Lord and she probably felt it would bring bad luck on the household of Pilate (Matthew 27:19).
Who made the statement, “Take ye him, and crucify him, for I find no fault in him.”?
Pilate ( John 19:6 )
Can you quote 3 of the 7 statements recorded in the Bible that Christ said from the cross?
“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
“Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
“ Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!” (John 19:26, 27)
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34)
“I thirst.” (John 19:28)
“It is finished:” (John 19:30)
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:” (Luke 23:46)
What did the centurion say about Jesus after he died?
“Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54). Slightly different statements, but the same idea are found in Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47.
On what day was the Last Supper had?
Maundy Thursday . This was the day when he ate a Passover meal with his disciples, breaking bread and drinking wine.