The Easter Story
Jesus was crucified on what object?
What is a wooden cross?
The week leading up to Easter is called this.
What is Holy Week?
This disciple denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Who is Peter?
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only ___"
What is Son?
Hot cross buns, traditionally eaten at Easter, have this shape marked on top as a symbol.
What is a cross?
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this animal on Palm Sunday.
What is a Donkey?
Psalm 22 begins with this phrase, which Jesus also cried out from the cross.
What is 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me'?
She was the first person to see Jesus after the resurrection according to John's Gospel.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
"He is not here; for he has ___."
What is Risen?
Lent is how many days? (excluding sundays)
What is 40 days?
This was placed on Jesus's head as a form of mockery before his crucifixion.
What is the crown of thorns?
This Roman governor ordered Jesus's crucifixion despite finding no fault in him.
What is Pontius Pilate?
He betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of Silver.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
"I am the resurrection and the ___."
What is Life?
This tradition symbolizes new life (or rebirth/resurrection) in many cultures
What is an Easter Egg?
This is the meal Jesus shared with his disciples the night before he was crucified.
What is the Last Supper?
Jesus spent time praying in this garden the night before his arrest.
What is the Garden of Gethsamane?
This disciple refused to believe Jesus had risen until he saw the wounds himself.
Who is Thomas? (Doubting Thomas?)
"Father, forgive them, for they know not ___ ___ __."
What is What they do?
What is considered to be the flower of Easter?
What are Easter Lilies?
Jesus was crucified on this hill outside Jerusalem.
The crowd chose to free this criminal instead of Jesus.
What is Barabbas?
This Old Testament prophet predicted the Messiah would be 'pierced for our transgressions.'
Who is Isaiah?
"O death, where is your ___? O grave, where is your victory?"
What is sting?
Why were easter eggs originally dyed?
What is to represent the blood of Jesus?