According to Paul, through whom do we receive the atonement?
We also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement." – Romans 5:11
What does God say about sins that are as scarlet?
"...though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow..." – Isaiah 1:18
Story 4
President Monson
“This Easter week and always, may we stand by Jesus Christ ‘at all times and in all things, and in all places that [we] may be in, even until death,’ for surely that is how He stood by us when it was unto death and when He had to stand entirely and utterly alone.”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
What did people wave and lay down for him when he entered riding on a donkey?
Waved palm branches and lay down clothes
What did the angel say to the women at Jesus’ tomb in Matthew 28?
Double or Nothing: Which verses? (Must be exact verses, no extra none left out)
Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said." – Matthew 28:5–6
What book in the Old Testament talks about piercing hands and feet?
"They pierced my hands and my feet." – Psalm 22:16
Story 2
Elder Oaks
“Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. Our Savior’s Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all.”
President Russell M. Nelson
What was it called when Jesus taught the apostles the sacrament?
The Last Supper
"For as in Adam all ___, even so in Christ shall all be ____ _____." – 1 Corinthians 15:22
Answer: "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." – 1 Corinthians 15:22
What did the guards do with Jesus' clothes while he was being crucified?
"They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture." - Psalm 22:18
Story 3
Elder Eyering
“May we each find in Jesus Christ atonement, resurrection and restoration — peace, becoming and belonging — that which is enduringly real and joyful, happy and forever.”
Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Why is it called "Good Friday"
It is believed that Christ's suffering and death were necessary for humanity's salvation
Where in The Bible is the only place that the word "Easter is found?
Acts 12:4
What Old Testament verse teaches that the blood makes atonement for the soul?
For the ___ of the flesh is in the ____... it is the ____that maketh an atonement for the soul."
"For the life of the flesh is in the blood... it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." – Leviticus 17:11
Story 5
Elder Holland
"However late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed... I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines."
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
According to tradition, Jesus spoke seven important phrases while He was on the cross, called the “Seven Last Words."
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
“Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
“Woman, behold thy son. Behold thy mother.” (John 19:26-27)
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34)
“I thirst.” (John 19:28)
“It is finished.” (John 19:30)
“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46)
What is Jesus called in 1 Corinthians 15:20, referring to His resurrection?
Half points if scriputures are used and a 20-second time limit is then used.
"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept." – 1 Corinthians 15:20
What are the opening words of Psalm 22 that Jesus later quoted on the cross?
"My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" – Psalm 22:1
Story 1
President Nelson
“The Atonement leaves no tracks, no traces. What it fixes is fixed... It just heals, and what it heals stays healed.”
President Boyd K. Packer
How many angels did Mary Magdalene see?
Two angels