Lent
When or What is Lent?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. That is forty days before Easter.
What happened on Holy Monday?
Jesus purified the temple of God on Holy Monday, & He healed the blind and the lame.
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus?
Peter denied Jesus three times.
What were some of Jesus’ enemies doing on Holy Saturday?
Chief priests & Pharisees went to Pilate, asking him to secure the place where Jesus was buried.
How many days did Jesus appear to his disciples after his death and rising from the tomb?
Jesus appeared to his disciples for 40 days.
Why do Christians celebrate Lent?
Lent is a preparation period before Easter. Pray, Fast, Alms Giving.
What happened on Holy Tuesday?
Jesus did a lot of teaching, but He also handled questions by many of the religious leaders.
Why did Jesus fall to the ground and pray on this day?
He said that his soul was exceeding sorrowful unto death & He prayed if it were possible that the coming events might pass him by.
What does Scripture reveal that Jesus did before he arose on Easter?
Jesus went to hell and preached unto the spirits in prison.
What did Jesus teach his disciples about after he was resurrected?
Jesus showed his disciples that he was indeed alive & taught them about the kingdom of God.
What does Ash Wednesday have to do with Lent?
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.
Why is Holy Wednesday often referred to as Spy Wednesday?
It is on this day that Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ. This betrayal led to his arrest and crucifixion.
Why do we celebrate Good Friday?
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was crucified and buried on Good Friday.
Why is the Easter Vigil celebrated on Holy Saturday?
The vigil includes lighting a fire and candles to celebrate Jesus’ passing from death to life. It also signifies the end of Lent.
Why did Jesus tell the disciples to wait in Jerusalem?
God the Father would soon send the gift he had promised: a baptism by the Holy Spirit.
When is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday is a week before Easter and the last Sunday in Lent.
How much did one of the disciples sell Jesus out for?
Judas Iscariot promised to deliver Jesus up for thirty pieces of silver b/c Satan had entered into Judas.
What happened when Jesus “gave up the ghost?”
The temple’s veil was torn into two pieces, from top to bottom. There was an earthquake, and rocks broke into pieces.
According to Scripture, who was the first person to see Jesus after he was resurrected?
Mary Magdalene saw Jesus. At first, she mistook him for the gardener.
Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
Jesus ascended into heaven on the Mount of Olives.
What holiday is being celebrated when Jesus makes his return to Jerusalem?
The Passover.
What is significant about Maundy Thursday?
The Lord’s Supper was instituted on this day.
Which Mary was present at the crucifixion of Jesus?
Mother Mary, and his mother’s sister, Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
What is the purpose of Jesus' encounter with Cleopas and his companion on the road to Emmaus?
Jesus blesses them by breaking open Scripture and breaking bread. They remind us to invite Jesus to stay with us!
How many angels appeared to the disciples after Jesus ascended into heaven?
Two angels appeared to the disciples after Jesus ascended.