The Truth About Lent
True or False:
The word is Easter is mentioned in the Bible.
True
Acts 12:4 (King James Version)
4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
True or False:
Both criminals that were crucified with Jesus mocked him the entire time that they were on the cross.
A) True
B) False
B) False
Which of the following names for the place that Jesus was crucified appear in the Gospels? Two are correct. This is for 200 points!
A) Calvary
B) Golgotha
C) Gethsemane
D) Mount of Olives
Luke 23:33: "And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary [Κρανίον], there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left." (KJV)
Matthew 27:33: "And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull
35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
For what of Christ's did the soldiers cast lots?
A) Clothes
B) Jewels
C) Donkey
D) Cross
A) Clothes
Why is the 40 days of Lent significant? What did Jesus do for 40 days?
A) He performed miracles for 40 days
B) He spent time on the mountain top for 40 days
C) He spent 40 days alone with his disciples for 40 days
D) He fasted 40 days and 40 nights in the desert
He fasted 40 days and 40 nights in the desert.
In Genesis, the flood which destroyed the earth was brought about by 40 days and nights of rain.
The Hebrews spent 40 years in the wilderness before reaching the land promised to them by God.
Moses fasted for 40 days before receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Which two do we know stood by the cross?
D) Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the disciple whom Jesus loved
For about how many hours was there darkness on the land during the crucifixion?
A) 6
B) 3
C) 2
D) 12
B) 3
Mark 15:33-38 (King James Version)
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
What was inscribed above the cross?
A) Prince of the Jews
B) King of the Jews
C) Saviour of the Jews
D. Captain of the Jews
B) King of the Jews
Luke 23:38
“And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
During Lent, what do we focus on?
B) Jesus’ suffering, death, resurrection
Who was crucified with Jesus?
C) Two robbers
True or False:
After witnessing the crucifixion, the centurion asked, "Was this truly the Son of God?"
False
Matthew 27:54 (King James Version)
54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
What was the colour of the robe placed on Jesus?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) White
D) Purple
D) Purple
Mark 15:17 (King James Version)
17 And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
What does the word Lent mean?
C) Spring, as in spring time
The week of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is referred to as what?
D) The Passion of Christ
On what day did Jesus rise from the dead?
A) Good Friday
B) Pentecost
C) Holy Saturday
D) The first day of the week
D) The first day of the week
Mark 16:9 (King James Version)
9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Which disciple wanted to see the imprint of the nails before he would believe?
A) Andrew
B) Thomas
C) James
D) Bartholomew
B) Thomas
What 3 things should we do more during lent?
A) Repenting, fasting, and prayer
What was the name of the field that Judas purchased with the money he received for betraying Jesus?
A) Potter's Field
True or False
Nicodemus asked for the body of Jesus
False
John 19:38 (King James Version)
38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
For how long did Jesus remain after his resurrection before he ascended into heaven?
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 40 days
D) 49 days
C) 40 days
Acts 1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
When does Lent begin?
A) Ash Wednesday
How did Judas signal who Jesus was to the soldiers?
C) By kissing him
True or False:
It was angel who rolled away the stone from in front of Jesus' tomb?
True
Matthew 28:2 (King James Version)
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
When Mary Magdalene first saw Jesus after his resurrection, who did she think he was?Hint
A) Soldier
B) Lost
C) Angel
D) Gardener
D) Gardener
John 20:15 (King James Version)
15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
How many days does Lent last?
B) 40 days
How much silver did Judas receive for betraying Judas?
B) 30 pieces of silver
Those who stood by the cross and heard Jesus cry, "Eli, Eli..." mistakenly thought that Jesus was calling for Elijah.
A) True
Matthew 15:34-35
34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
Why did Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James come to the tomb when the Sabbath was past?
A) To see if He had risen.
B) To anoint Him with sweet spices.
C) To make sure the tomb was sealed.
D) To mourn for Jesus.
B) To anoint Him with sweet spices.