The Words (Pt. 1)
According to the text, what was the defining characteristic of Jesus' words while He was on the Cross?
Giving
In the first word, "Father, forgive them...", what specific role of Christ is indicated?
Priest
What did the right-hand thief acknowledge about Jesus when he said "Lord, remember me"?
He confessed Him as Lord
What did Jesus' resurrection on the third day provide for us?
The hope of resurrection
Bonus: I ran out of questions, so whoever picked this gets these points free (Lucky you!)
(Also, sorry to everyone else)
In the third word, when Jesus spoke to Mary and John, what role was He fulfilling?
Shepherd
According to the sixth word, who is identified as "the ruler of this world" whose kingdom was destroyed?
Satan
What did Jesus grant to the right-hand thief, signifying His role as a King?
A place in His kingdom
Which role of Christ is proven by Him being the awaited Messiah foretold by the prophets?
Teacher
What is considered the foundational and central event in Christianity, representing the pinnacle of God’s plan for salvation?
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
What is the primary meaning of the sixth word, "It is finished"?
The completion of His mission of salvation
In the fifth word, "I thirst," what was Jesus' spiritual thirst for?
The salvation of humanity
Why does the Church refer to one of the thieves as the "right-hand thief"?
Because of his repentance and faith placing him among the sheep
Which verse is cited to emphasize the importance of providing for one's own household?
1 Timothy 5:8
How did the Cross change according to the concluding summary of the text?
It became the throne of redemption
What did Jesus' loud cry during the fourth word accomplish regarding the devil?
It shook him and overthrew his kingdom
According to the sixth word, what was the "price" at which the Lord was able to purchase us?
His own life and blood
Jesus told St. John "Behold your mother!" This act made Mary a mother to whom?
The Apostles and all believers
The phrase "Into Your hands I commit My spirit" indicates that Jesus' spirit would fall into the hands of whom? (THREE answers)
1. The Father
2. The angels
3. St. John
Which phrase did Jesus say that resulted in reconciling heaven and earth?
"It is finished."
According to the text, what are THREE things that the phrase "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" mean?
1. That Jesus was truly suffering in the flesh
2. That the Father permitted Him to bear the consequences of sin
3. That Jesus was praying using the words of Psalm 22
In the seventh word, what does Jesus' ability to commit His own spirit demonstrate?
His authority and willing surrender
Which biblical figure is mentioned as an example of someone who pierced Christ's side but later believed in Him?
St. Longinus
BONUS: List all SEVEN of the words of Jesus on the Cross
1. "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
2. "Assuredly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."
3. "Woman, behold your son... Behold your mother."
4. "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
5. "I thirst."
6. "It is finished."
7. "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit."
Which Old Testament prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was given vinegar on the Cross?
Psalm 69:21