The Easter Story
How many days was Jesus in the tomb?
3 DAYS
What day do we celebrate as the death of Jesus?
GOOD FRIDAY
"By his ________ we are healed"
STRIPES
In 1953, which famous American candy company introduced the first chocolate Easter bunny?
HERSHEY'S
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BUNNY
What was the name of the governor who sentenced Jesus to crucifixion?
What part of a chocolate bunny is typically eaten first?
THE EARS
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the _________ and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"
RESURRECTION
How many pounds does the world's largest Easter egg weigh?
5000 LBS
BMTO
TRUE OR FALSE: Jesus' empty tomb was discovered first by Peter and John
FALSE
What kind of flower is typically used to decorate Easter baskets?
LILLIES
'The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of _________, be crucified and on the third day be raised again."
SINNERS
What was used to dye easter eggs originally?
ONIONS AND BEETROOT
EOCAHCTOL
CHOCOLATE
Who was the first prophet in the Bible to prophecy Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection?
ISAIAH
Which country started the tradition of the Easter bunny
Germany
"We were therefore buried with him through ________ into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."
BAPTISM
How many states officially recognize Good Friday as a holiday?
12
OTSERURRINEC
RESURRECTION
Where is the scripture quoted below located? (Book, Chapter, and Verse):
"He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying."
MATTHEW 28:6
What is the name of the 40 days leading up to Easter?
LENT
"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, 'I am thirsty.' A jar of wine ________ was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."
VINEGAR
In what year was the first White House Easter Egg Roll held?
1878
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CRUCIFIXION