Easter Songs
Candy
Propheceis of Christ as the Messiah
You had to be there
The Characters
100

This song talks of an emblem of suffering and shame on a hill far away.

 The Old Rugged Cross

100
This holiday surpasses Easter as the largest candy-consuming holiday
What is Halloween.
100

Who said "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."

Jesus

100

All 4 gospels refer to a natural disaster. What was it?


An Earthquake

100

Who prepared the Way of the Lord?

John the Baptist

200

What song written by Charles Wesley has the lyrics "Christ the Lord is risen today" and "sons of men and angels say"

Christ the Lord is  Risen Today

200

The most popular non-chocolate candy during Easter.

What is the marshmellow peep.

200

How was the Prophecy of the Messiah being buried with the rich fulfilled?

Isaiah 53:9 

Jesus was buird in in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea-a rich man Matt 27:57

200

What Jewish Feast was being celebrated when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem?

Passover

200

Who was the Roman Governor of Judea at the time of Jesus death?

Pontious Pilot

300

This song by Kari Jobe refers captures the dramatic earthquake, tearing of the veil and death losing its sting.

Forever

300

This snack was originally associated with Easter because its twists were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer


The pretzel.

300

Who had a dream warning the governer of Judea to  not get involved with the crucifixion of Jesus?

Pilate's wife

300

What was the path called that Jesus walked from Pilate's qurarters to Calvary Hill?

Via Delorosa

300

Who was the first person to see Jesus alive after His resurrection?

Mary Magdalene

400

This song takes us through Jesus lying low in the grave to a robust declaration of the momentous morning when Christ vanquished death and lives forever with His saints to reign

Christ Arose


400

The first candy to be on the Space Shuttle.

What is M&Ms

400

Which Prophet said "But He was pierced for our transgressons, He was crushed for our inquites; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by HIs stipes we are healed."?

Isaiah: 53:5

400

Upon Jesus death something happened in the temple that symbolized that there was no longer a separation between man and God's presence. What was that?

The veil was torn.

400

From the cross, Jesus looked down upon His mother, Mary Magdalene and one of His disciples. He told them'Woman, here is your son, and to the disciple, "Here is your mother". Which disciple was hhe talking to?

John, the disciple Jesus loved.

500

What song by Casting Crowns declares that Jesus "called my name and I ran out of that grave"?

Glorious Day

500
The Rodda Candy Company created Peeps but orginally sold these Easter favorites.
What are Jelly Beans.
500

When Jesus ws asked for a sign that He was the Messiah, He said He will give them the sign of the Prophet Jonah. How was this fulfilled?

Just as Jonah was 3 days in the belly of a huge fish , the Son of Man will be 3 days and 3 nights in the heart of the Earth. Matt12:38-40

500

Who happened to be at just the "right" place at the
"right" time to carry Jesus' cross when He could no longer carry it Himself?

Simon the Cyrene

500

In God's order of sacrifice there needs to be a scapegoat. Who was the scapegoat at Jesus' sentencing to death?

Barrabas, son of man