Lazarus
This city was home to Lazarus, Mary and Martha
What is Bethany?
The Israelites suffered for 40 years in this place
What is, the wilderness?
Finish the sentence, "My name is Inigo Montoya..."
"...you killed my father, prepare to die!"
This was the most popular way of depicting Jesus in art, during the first 2 centuries of the Church.
What is, as the Good Shepherd?
"Their history is largely a record of crime, war, disease and terror."
What is, humanity?
Both sisters said this, when they confronted Jesus after their brother's death.
What is, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died."?
The name of this Old Testament book means, "weeping"
What is, Lamentations?
This person said, "I will never love again."
Who is, Princess Buttercup?
If He allows us to suffer, we are not in a position to judge this.
What is, how much is too much?
With the Uncanny, one has reached the fringes of this.
What is, the Numinous?
Jesus responded to Mary's grief in this way.
What is, Jesus wept?
This man spent years as a slave because he was sold by his own jealous brothers
Who is, Joseph?
They always make that sound right before they feast on human flesh!
What are, the shrieking eels?
If He allows us to suffer, we must do these things.
What is, be patient, faithful and even joyful?
This story is strangely like many myths which have haunted religion, and yet, not like them.
What is, the Incarnation?
Jesus said this to Martha when she affirmed her belief in the resurrection.
What is, "I am the resurrection and the life."?
This prophet was lowered into a muddy cistern and left to die, because the king did not like his preaching
Who is, Jeremiah?
"No one has loved as much as you, therefore..."
What is, "No one will suffer as much as you!"?
- Prince Humperdink
The Good Shepherd does this
What is, He lays down His life for the sheep?
When man passes from physical fear to awe, he makes this.
What is, a jump?
Martha said this, when Jesus told them to roll away the stone from Lazarus' tomb.
What is, "Lord, by this time there will be a stench, for he has been dead four days."?
This man said, "My breath is offensive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own brothers."
Who is, Job?
This man said, "His true love marries another tonight, so who else has the cause for ultimate suffering?"
Who is, Inigo Montoya?
If He allows us to suffer, the ultimate benefit must be greater than this.
What is, the pain?
We apparently find this, in the Christian faith
What is, a wilful, dramatic anfractuosity?