Palm Sunday
What is significant about Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday marks Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:9.
When is Holy Monday?
Holy Monday is the day after Palm Sunday. It represents the last week of the ministry of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Why is Holy Wednesday often referred to as Spy Wednesday?
It is on this day that Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ. Matthew 26:14-16.
What is significant about Maundy Thursday?
The Lord’s Supper was instituted on this day. Luke 2:19-20.
Why do we celebrate Good Friday?
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was crucified and buried on Good Friday. Matthew 27-28.
What were some of Jesus’ enemies doing on Holy Saturday?
Chief priests and Pharisees went to visit Pilate. 1) They were concerned that someone would take Jesus’ body and say he had arisen as he told people he would. 2) They wanted Pilate to secure the place where Jesus was buried to make sure that did not happen. 3) They sealed the sepulcher with a stone. Matthew 27:62-6.
According to Scripture, who arrived first on Easter Sunday at Jesus’ grave?
Mary Magdalene arrived early on the first day of the week, when it was still dark, to the sepulcher. John 20:1.
What do churches usually hand out on Palm Sundays?
Palms
What happened on Holy Monday?
1) Jesus purified the temple of God on Holy Monday. 2) He cast out all who bought and sold there. 3) Jesus also healed the blind and the lame on Holy Monday. Matthew 21:12-14.
How much did one of the disciples sell Jesus out for?
Judas Iscariot promised to deliver Jesus up for thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 14:15.
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus?
Peter denied Jesus three times. Mark 14:66-72.
What were Jesus Christ’s last words on the cross?
And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” This translates as “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46.
What does Scripture reveal that Jesus did before he arose on Easter?
Jesus went to hell and preached unto the spirits in prison. 1 Peter 3:19, Acts 2:31.
On Easter Sunday, who asked, “Woman, why weepest thou?” And the woman responded, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.”
Two angels were there, and they asked Mary Magdalene why she was weeping. John 20:12-13.
Why do churches hand out palm branches during Palm Sunday services?
They are portraying Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem. His followers had palms leaves. John 12:13.
What happened on Holy Tuesday?
Jesus cursed a fig tree because of its lack of productivity. Matthew 21:18-19.
Why didn’t Jesus chastise a woman for pouring a precious ointment on his head?
Jesus said, “For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.” Matthew 26:12.
Why did Jesus fall to the ground and pray on this day?
He said that his soul was exceeding sorrowful unto death. He fell to the ground and prayed if it were possible that the coming events might pass him by. Mark 14:34-35.
What happened when Jesus “gave up the ghost”
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. Matthew 27:51-53
What is Holy Saturday also called?
Holy Saturday is also referred to as the Blessed Sabbath.
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. John 20:15-18.
When is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday is a week before Easter and the last Sunday in Lent.
What else did Jesus do on Holy Tuesday?
Jesus did a lot of teaching. He also handled questions by many of the religious leaders. He taught the parable of the marriage feast (Matthew 22). He also faced scrutiny from Herodians and later the Pharisees.
Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus?
Satan entered into Judas. Luke 22:3.
Which disciples were sleeping who should have watched out while Jesus prayed?
Simon Peter. Jesus said, “Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest not thou watch one hour?” Mark 14:37. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John), and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Matthew 26:37
Which of these Mary(s) was present at the crucifixion of Jesus?
a) His Mother b) Cleophas wife
c) Mary Magdalene d) All the above
d) All the above, “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother (1. Mary), and his mother’s sister, (2. Mary the wife of Cleophas), and (3. Mary Magdalene).” These three Mary's included the mother of Jesus. John 19 :25.
Why is the Easter Vigil celebrated on Holy Saturday
1. The vigil includes lighting a fire and candles to celebrate Jesus’ passing from death to life. 2. It also signifies the end of Lent. 3. It also signifies the final day of his death and his triumph over hell.
Which disciple went to where Jesus was buried to look for him?
Peter. Luke 24:12.
What holiday is being celebrated when Jesus makes his return to Jerusalem?
The Passover.
What can we learn from Holy Tuesday?
Holy Tuesday deals with the religious leaders’ constantly questioning Jesus.
When did Jesus tell his disciples that he would be betrayed?
In Matthew 26:2, Jesus said, “Ye know that after two days is the feast of the Passover and the Son of Man is betrayed to be crucified.”
When Jesus was betrayed, who asked him if he was Jesus the Christ?
“Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven.” Mark 14:61-62.
What happened when a soldier pierced the body of Jesus after his death?
Blood and water came out from Jesus’ side. John 19:34.
When is Holy Saturday?
Holy Saturday is always the Saturday before Resurrection Sunday or Easter.
Where did the angel tell the women to go and see the risen Savior?
The angel told Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to go to Galilee to see Jesus. Matthew 28:6-7.