Events
What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?
Passover
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene
Love.
How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?
By giving him a kiss.
The soldiers who flogged and beat Jesus went up to him and said something in mockery of him and slapped him in the face. What phrase did they say?
Hail, king of the Jews!
Why is the Sunday before the resurrection called Palm Sunday?
When Jesus entered into Jerusalem at the beginning of passion week, people welcomed him as king and messiah. They covered the roads with their garments and palm branches as a symbol of their worship and acceptance of him as king.
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
What does "apostolos" mean?
Apostle.
How many pieces of silver did Judas trade the life of Jesus for?
30
Following the statements of Jesus on the cross, there was a statement by a Roman soldier concerning Christ. What was it?
Truly this was the Son of God.
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.
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
What does "eklesia" mean?
Church or assembly.
When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?
Three hours.
What did Pilate's wife counsel him to do concerning Jesus?
To leave Jesus alone because he was just a man. She had a bad dream concerning the Lord and she probably felt it would bring bad luck on the household of Pilate.
The priests took the money that Judas had returned to them and did what with it?
Bought the potter's field with the money which is where strangers were buried.
In John 19 two men helped prepare Jesus' body for burial. One is said to be a secret disciple and another secretly came to Jesus early in His ministry to ask questions. Who were these men?
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
What does "charis" mean?
Grace.
What was the inscription above the cross?
"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"
Can you quote 4 of the 7 statements recorded in the Bible that Christ said from the cross?
BONUS!! DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET ALL 7!!
1. Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.
2. Verily I say unto thee, today thou shalt be with me in paradise.
3. He saith unto his mother, woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, behold thy mother!
4. Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? "My God , my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
5. I thirst.
6. It is finished.
7. Father, into my hands I commend my spirit.
What happened in the Temple as a sign that the death of Jesus had made way for the individual believer to approach God?
The veil in the Temple was torn from top to bottom. This means Christians can approach God's throne through prayer without need of a human mediator or priest.
A man named Simon was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus. In Mark 15 we are told the names of Simon's two sons. What were their names?
Alexander and Rufus (Mark 15:21)
What does "dunamis" mean?
Power.
What is the symbolic meaning behind Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey?
It was customary for a king going to war to ride on a horse, yet when the king was at peace he would ride a donkey. The symbolism is that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and he was coming for purposes of peace between God and man.
What did Jesus say to Magdalene after his resurrection?
Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God'