EASTER 1
When Jesus entered Jerusalem during what is known as His Triumphal Entry, what animal was He riding on?
A young donkey
(Matthew 21:1-7}
In eastern tradition it was customary for a king going to war to ride a horse. Yet when the king was at peace he would ride a donkey. The symbolism is the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, was coming for purposes of peace between God and man.
What is the Sunday before Easter called?
Palm Sunday
At the Last Supper, Jesus said their drink represented what?
His blood
Matt 26:27-28
At the Last Supper, Jesus said the bread represented what?
His body
matt 26:26
What did Peter do after he denied Jesus 3 times?
Wept bitterly
Matt 26:75
What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?
Passover (Luke 22:1)
Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant in an attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?
Peter (John 18:10)
What was given to Jesus to drink while he was on the cross?
Vinegar
Matt 27:34
How many other men were crucified with Jesus ?
Two
Matt 27:38
What type of men were the two men that were crucified with Jesus
Thieves
Matt 27:38
What was the name of the Roman governor that Jesus was brought on trial before ?
Pontius Pilate
Matthew 27:2
When Jesus died, at what hour of the day did darkness come over the land ?
The sixth hour
Matt 27:45
What does Golgotha mean?
The place of the skull
Mark 15:22
Who did Pilate send Jesus to when he heard he was under this man's jurisdiction?
Herod
Luke 23:7
How many angels were at Jesus' tomb when the women arrived ?
Luke 24:4
In repentance Judas returned the money to the priests that he was given as the price of betrayal of the Lord and then did what?
Hanged himself (Matthew 27:3-5)
Caiaphas
John 18:24
What was ultimately done with the 30 pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus?
It was used to buy a "potter's field"
Matt 27:6-7
What did Jesus say to the repentant thief on the cross after the thief asked him to remember him?
"Today shalt thou be with me in paradise"
Luke 23:43
After Jesus' resurrection, he appeared in a room with the eleven disciples. He asked if they had any "meat". What did they give him to eat?
broiled fish and a honeycomb
Luke 24:42
What was the name of the high priest’s servant who had his ear cut off by the disciple and subsequently reattached by Jesus?
Malchus (John 18:10)
What was the name of the field bought with Judas' 30 pieces of silver?
The field of blood
Matt 27:8
What major, miraculous event took place at the crucifixion that also took place at Jesus' grave?
An earthquake
Matt 27:51
matt 28:2
What was the name of the hall where the soldiers took Jesus during his trial?
The hall called Praetorium
Mark 15:16
Before Jesus was crucified, a crown of thorns was placed on his head and a ______ was placed in Jesus' right hand.
A reed
Matt 27:29