Easter 1
What do eggs symbolize in Easter traditions?
Eggs symbolize new life and resurrection
On what day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead?
Sunday (the first day of the week)
What did Jesus instruct his disciples to do in remembrance of him?
To partake of bread and wine as symbols of his body and blood during the Last Supper
What event led to Moses fleeing Egypt and living in Midian for 40 years?
Moses killed an Egyptian who was mistreating an Israelite
What was the name of the mountain where Moses encountered the burning bush?
Mount Horeb (also known as Mount Sinai)
What does the custom of egg rolling symbolize in some cultures?
Rolling eggs represents the rolling away of the stone from Jesus' tomb
What is the significance of the empty tomb on Easter Sunday?
It symbolizes Jesus' resurrection and victory over death
How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection?
Multiple accounts mention different numbers, but it includes at least 11 disciples
What natural phenomenon did Moses bring upon Egypt as a sign of God's power?
Plagues (specifically, the Plague of Frogs, Plague of Locusts, etc.)
How many years did Moses lead the Israelites through the wilderness?
Forty years
What is the significance of the Easter Egg Hunt tradition?
It symbolizes the search for Jesus' empty tomb
What event is celebrated on Good Friday?
The crucifixion of Jesus
Who denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Peter
How did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?
God inscribed the commandments on two stone tablets and gave them to Moses on Mount Sinai.
What significant event occurred when Moses lifted up the bronze snake in the wilderness?
Anyone who was bitten by a snake could look at it and live
In Christianity, what significance do eggs hold during Easter?
Eggs represent the empty tomb of Jesus, signifying his resurrection
Who discovered the empty tomb of Jesus?
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
Who found Moses in the bulrushes and adopted him as her own son?
Pharaoh's daughter named Bitiyah
Who was Moses' sister who watched over him as a baby and later became a prophetess?
Miriam
How did God lead the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness?
A pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night
Who was the High Priest who plotted with other Jewish leaders to have Jesus arrested and crucified?
Judas Iscariot
How many days did Jesus spend in the tomb before rising again?
Three days
What was the name of Moses' brother who accompanied him during his confrontation with Pharaoh?
Aaron
What body of water did Moses part to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptians?
The Red Sea
What miraculous event occurred when Moses struck the rock at Horeb?
Water came out, providing for the thirsty Israelites