What did the people wave and shout as Jesus entered Jerusalem?
Palm Branches & Hosanna
Who ate the Last Supper with Jesus?
12 Disciples, Including Judas
Where did Jesus go after the last supper?
Garden of Gethsemane
What are 2 of the things the Roman guards did to Jesus before he hung on the cross?
Who rolled the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?
Why did the people wave palm branches when Jesus came into Jerusalem?
To Hail Jesus as King
What did Jesus say the bread and cup represented during the meal?
Cup - Blood
Bread - Body
What did Jesus ask His disciples to do while He prayed? Did they obey?
Stay awake.
No.
Who helped Jesus carry the cross when He became too weak?
Simon of Cyrene was compelled by Roman soldiers to help Jesus carry the cross when He became too weak on the way to Golgotha.
Which disciple didn't believe Jesus was alive until he saw him?
Thomas
Why did Jesus turn over the tables in the temple?
He was driven by "righteous anger" against priests and merchants who overcharged travelers and used the court of Gentiles for commerce rather than worship.
What did Jesus do to teach His disciples about loving and serving others at the Last Supper?
Feet Washing
How did Jesus feel while He was praying in the garden? What is one thing He prayed to God the Father?
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus felt immense agony, fear, and deep sorrow, describing his soul as "overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death". He prayed for God to take the suffering away ("let this cup pass from me") but ultimately surrendered to the Father's will, saying, "not my will, but yours be done".
What are two things that happened immediately after Jesus died on the cross?
Immediately after Jesus died, the Bible records several dramatic supernatural events, including the 60-foot Temple curtain tearing from top to bottom, a violent earthquake that split rocks, and tombs opening. Additionally, many deceased holy people were raised to life, the Roman centurion proclaimed Jesus the Son of God, and the sky had been dark for three hours.
Who was the first person to see Jesus after he rose from the dead? Who did this person think Jesus was?
Mary
Gardener
What kind of animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem, and why is that important?
Donkey - Fulfilled OT Prophesy: (Zechariah 9:9): "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey".
Who left during the meal and where did he go?
Judas - to the religious leaders to hand Jesus over to them for money
Why did they arrest Jesus? What did they said he did?
The Jewish religious leaders (Sanhedrin) claimed Jesus committed blasphemy by declaring himself the Son of God.
The Romans were afraid He would cause an uprising.
What is the importance of the Temple Curtain ripping in half?
The tearing of the Temple curtain in half at the moment of Jesus' death signifies the removal of separation between God and man, marking free access for all to God's presence, the end of the Old Covenant, and the completion of Jesus' sacrifice.
The curtain tore from top to bottom, indicating a supernatural act.
How does Jesus' resurrection give us hope for our own life?
It promises eternal life/future resurrection for those who have faith in Jesus' sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins. It is only by the name of Jesus we are saved!
What did Jesus say when he turned the tables in the temple?
"It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it a 'den of robbers'" [Matthew 21:12-13]
What meal were they celebrating? And what did Jesus turn this meal into?
Passover - Remembering God saving Israelites from Slavery in Egypt. Turned it into Communion to create a new covenant (promise) and to give us a way to remember his sacrifice.
What are two of the reasons Jesus' trial was illegal or unfair?
Whose tomb was Jesus buried in?
Jesus was buried in a new, unused rock-cut tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy Jewish council member and secret disciple who requested the body from Pontius Pilate.
What does Jesus' resurrection prove about his death on the cross?
That he defeated sin/death and his sacrifice was accepted by God the Father.