Easter Story
This man was released from prison instead of Jesus.
Who is Barabbas?
“I am innocent of this man’s blood.”
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This is the name given to the 40 - day fasting period where many Christians prepare themselves for the Easter Celebration.
What is Lent?
Probably the most popular Easter tradition for kids.
What is an Easter egg hunt?
Jesus paid it ____.
What is all?
This is the place where Jesus was crucified.
What is Golgotha (or Calvary)?
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Who is the thief on the cross?
Starting with Palm Sunday, and Ending with Resurrection Sunday, this period of time is referred to by this name.
What is Holy Week?
According to studies, 59-78% of people eat this part of a chocolate bunny first.
What are the ears?
Out of the silence, the roaring ______declared the grave has no claim on me.
What is lion?
This person provided the tomb where Jesus was buried.
Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
“Surely this man was the Son of God!”
Who is the Roman centurion?
The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration comes from this century.
What is the 2nd century?
This country is where the myth about the Easter Bunny originated.
What is Germany?
This gift of love and righteousness________ by the ones He came to save.
What is scorned?
This was the period of time between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension.
What is 40 days?
“Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were… I will not believe.”
Who is Thomas?
While the word “Easter” derives from the Old English “Ēostre.” This originated from the medieval month of “Eosturmonath” which corresponds with this month.
What is April?
In many countries, the name used for Easter is based on the Greek word “Pascha,” which is taken from this Jewish festival.
What is Passover?
That He should give His only Son To make a ______ His treasure.
What is wretch?
In 1 Corinthians, Paul mentions this as the number of witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection.
What is 500?
“They have taken my Lord away, and I don’t know where they have put him.”
Who is Mary Magdalene?
The decree that Easter should be observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox was determined at this church council in 325.
What is the Counsel of Nicea?
The first ________ of spring determines the date of Easter.
What is the full/Paschal moon?
_______ they watch His bed, Jesus my Savior.
What is Vainly?