Easter 1
At Christ's crucifixion what did the soldiers place on his head?
Crown of Thorns
What was inscribed above the cross?
The King of the Jews
What was the color of the robe placed on Jesus?
Purple
Pilate offered to release one prisoner - which prisoner did the Jews request to be released?
Barabbas?
For what of Christ's did the soldiers cast lots?
His Clothes
When Jesus died, for how long was there darkness over the land?
3 hours
what were the soldiers told to say regarding Jesus' body missing from the tomb
That his disciples stole the body at night
Who was first on the scene after resurrection of Christ?
Mary Magdalene
Which disciple wasn't present when Jesus appeared to the disciples the first time?
Thomas
A man met privately with Jesus to discuss how he performs miracles, who was he? Why did they meet secretly?
Who is Nicodemus, a Pharisee worried about his public image as he is a well respected teacher
After Pilate found no guilt in Christ, for what reason did the Jews say that Jesus should die?
"because He had made himself the Son of God"
what does Golgotha mean?
The place of Skull
What is the general greeting said on Resurrection Sunday? What does it mean and what language is it?
Khristos Anesti, Alithos Anesti.
Christ is Risen. Truly, He is Risen.
Greek.
What was the name of the man who requested Jesus' body for burial?
Joseph the Arimathea (John 19:38)
Who carried the cross for Christ?
Simon of Cyrenian (Luke 23:26)
What is the Coptic word for Resurrection?
ⲁⲛⲁⲥⲧⲁⲥⲓⲥ (anastasis)
What hour was Jesus buried? And, the wrap he was wrapped in, what is it known as now?
What is the 12th hour and Shroud of Turin
Christ was led away to which high priest first?
Annas (John 18:10)
What was the name of the high priest’s servant who had his ear cut off by Peter
Malchus (John 18:10)?
What was the name of the thief on the right that asked Jesus to remember him when he comes into his kingdom?
Demas
Who remained with Jesus at his crucifixion until the last moment?
St Mary the mother of God
Her sister Mary wife of Clopas
St John the Beloved
St. Mary Magdalene
Who admitted that Jesus was truly a righteous man before his death? Who admitted it after his death?
Before: Pilate’s wife
After: the Roman centurion leader