The Week Before
Three friends need Jesus. Who are they?
Lazarus, Mary and Martha
What does "Hosanna" mean?
Save us
Who were Peter and John to look for in Jerusalem to find a home for their Passover meal?
Man carrying a jar of water
Who was with Jesus during His many trials?
What is the burial cloth for a Hebrew man?
His prayer shawl, tallitt
Jesus friends live in Bethany. Where is that in relation to Jerusalem?
2 miles
Jesus rode in a donkey instead of a horse. Why?
Fulfilling prophecy of Zechariah
Showing humility. Not a king of warfare. His kingdom is not on this earth but in heaven.
What was the first thing that happened that Passover night that Jesus initiated and why?
Washed the disciples feet to serve them. Teaching them that serving others if essential to ministry.
How many trials did Jesus face in six hours?
6
What unusual thing happened during the earthquake?
Graves were opened and dead people were walking around Jerusalem
Jesus arrives three days later after hears or Lazarus sickness. Why? Why is that important?
To be sure his body and his spirit are dead.
So it would be a true miracle to resurrect him from the dead.
Passover is one of the three "foot festivals". Name the other two that Hebrew men celebrated by coming to Jerusalem.
Pentecost; Feast of Tabernacles or Booths
What did Jesus ask the disciples to in the Garden? What did they do?
Stay awake and pray with Him.
They fell asleep.
What was Pilate's response to Jesus guilt and what did he do to try pacify the Jews from wanting to crucify him?
"I find no guilt in him". Will let one prisoner go - do you want the thief Barabas or Jesus?
Why did John just run to the door of the empty tomb, look in and know that Jesus has risen?
His tallite was folded the way Jesus always did. He was alive!
Jesus has raised people from the dead before. Why is the resurrection of Lazarus such a big deal with the religious leaders? Two reasons.
Lazarus prominent. Many people live nearby plus all those who have come for the Passover will witness this miracle.
It takes place near Jerusalem, the religious leaders territory. His popularity threatens their power.
Who is the High Priest at the time?
Caiaphas
Why was this moment in the Garden of Gethsemane a perfect spot for Jesus arrest? Two reasons
Night - hidden
Isolated - no witnesses
Why did Romans crucify people alongside a well traveled road? Two reasons.
So people could mock them, spit on them and they would be humiliated.
Deter rebellion - this will be you if you break the law
What is the greatest proof that the disciples saw Jesus alive after His crucifixion?
Ten were martyered for preaching they saw the risen Christ. You don't die for a lie.
Where does Jesus go after the resurrection of Lazarus while He waits for Passover festivities to begin in Jerusalem? Name of city or distance from Jerusalem.
Ephraim. 20 miles north of Jerusalem.
What are three reasons that Jesus was so angry with the marketplace at the temple?
- poor people were being robbed
- holy place replaced by merchant business
- Gentiles and women could not get into court area to worship
- Religious leaders were corrupt to allow this
Who was Malchus and what were Peter's reasons for speciically cutting his ear off?
Slave to Caiaphas. He wanted Caiaphas to know everytime he looked at Malchus that he was guilty for arresting an innocent man.
What was the timeline of theevents that happened at Jesus crucifixion?
9:00 on the cross
Noon - earthquake, temple veil torn
3:00 Jesus dies
The resurrection of Jesus isn't just information it is an.....
Invitation to -
Trust Him
Follow Him
Live Differently