Holy Week 1
What day that observes Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds who were there for Passover.
Palm Sunday
What is the name of the special festival that Jesus and his disciple walked to Jerusalem for? (Hint: think of lamb's blood around doors).
Passover
Jesus told the disciples to eat the bread. What does the Bread represent?
Jesus' body
Above Jesus' head on the cross were the letters I.N.R.I. (Latin: Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum) - what does this mean in English?
Jesus of Nazareth. King of the Jews.
What did Jesus have to carry and was nailed to?
A huge wooden cross
Who denied Jesus three times just like Jesus said someone would?
Peter
What did Jesus ride on coming into Jerusalem?
A donkey
Which one of the disciples betrayed Jesus?
Judas
What did Jesus tell the disciples that the wine represents?
Jesus' blood
What was put on Jesus' head to mockingly show him as a king?
A crown of thorns
Who condemns Jesus to die?
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Pontius Pilate
Who did the people choose to be set free instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
What did people lay on the ground in front of Jesus when he came into Jerusalem? (2 possible answers)
Palm leaves and their cloaks
Why did Jesus die on the cross and then was resurrected?
Jesus died for our sins and resurrected to prove that he is God
What sign did Jesus' betrayer use to identify Him to the soldiers?
A kiss
What did the soldiers cast lots (like dice) for?
Jesus' clothes
What day did Jesus rest in the tomb?
Holy Saturday
What did Pilate do to show that he did not want to be involved with any events surrounding Jesus?
He washed his hands.
What were the disciples doing while Jesus was praying in the garden of Gethsemane?
The disciples were sleeping.
What were the people in the holy temple doing that made Jesus angry?
People were buying and selling animals inside the Holy Temple
What day did Jesus give us the Holy Communion?
Holy Thursday
What time did Jesus die?
3 o'clock
How many hours did it take for Jesus to die on the cross?
3 Hours
Who donated and placed Jesus in the tomb?
Joseph of Arimathea
What greeting did Jesus give His followers after he had risen?
Peace be with you
Which disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Him?
Thomas
Where did Judas hand over Jesus to be arrested by the temple rulers?
The Garden of Gethsemane
What did the priests give to this disciple so he would betray Jesus?
30 Coins of Silver
What happened as soon as Jesus died?
The ground shook and the curtain in the Temple ripped in two from top to bottom.
Where was Jesus crucified?
"Place of the Skull" or Golgotha
Who did Jesus ask to take care of Mary, his mother?
The apostle John
Who cut off an ear of one of the guards that were trying to arrest Jesus?
Peter
What did Jesus do for the disciples before the meal began to show how to be a servant to others?
He washed the feet of his disciples.
What did Jesus say before He died?
It is finished
How long did Jesus appear to His followers after rising?
40 days
What were the women bringing to the tomb and who told them that "He is not here, He has risen"?
Spices
An Angel