WHAT IS EASTER?
What was Easter originally called by early Christians?
Pascha
EASTER comes from which part of the bible
The New Testament
During Passover, what animal was sacrificed?
A lamb
What meal did Jesus share with his disciples during Passover?
The Last Supper
Jesus is the Important figure of which religion?
Christianity
What does Easter remember besides Jesus rising from the dead?
His scafrice for people’s sins
Pascha links Easter to which Jewish festival?
Passover
Which religion celebrates Passover?
Judaism
What did Jesus say the bread and wine represented?
His body and blood
Who were Jesus parents
Mary and Joseph
Easter is the most important festival in which religion?
Christianity
Easter began about how many years ago?
About 2000 years ago
Christians believe Jesus became the ________ Lamb.
Passover Lamb
Who betrayed Jesus, and for how much money?
Judas, for 30 pieces of silver
Jesus is described as the ________ in Christian belief
messiah
Name two things Easter represents for Christians
Hope, salvation
What was Easter originally called by early Christians?
Pascha
What protected the Israelites from death during Passover?
The lamb’s blood on their doors
Who arrested and sentenced Jesus to death?
Roman authorities
Jesus was born around what year?
About 6 BC
Why is Easter more important than Christmas in Christianity
Easter is the foundation of Christianity
Who first remembered Jesus crucifixion and resurrection?
Early Christians
Why is Jesus called the Passover Lamb in Christianity?
Because he sacrificed himself to save humanity from sin
What was found on the third day after Jesus’ death?
An empty tomb
Why is Jesus the central figure of Christianity
Because Christians believe he is God’s son who died for our sins and rose again