Palm Sunday
why is this day referred as Palm Sunday?
Because they used to palm tree leaves to welcome Jesus into the city.
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; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:28-35; John 12:12-15). 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 kind of crown was placed upon Jesus' head?
A crown of thorns - The Romans wanted to mock Jesus, so they gave him a 'crown'.
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)
How many Gospels are there in the Bible (bonus pts if you can name all of them)
4 - Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John
What word did the people say that means "save now"?
hosanna, Mark 11:9-10
Who was crucified with Jesus?
2 Robbers
How many times did Peter deny Christ after the abandoned the Lord?
Three times (Luke 22:54-57; Mark 14:69, 70; Matthew 26:73-75; John 18:13-27)
Was Jesus resuscitated or resurrected (bonus pts if you can name is the difference?)
Jesus was resurrected
Resuscitated - brought back from death to the original body
Resurrected - brought back from death to a new body
the word gospel means
good news
What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?
Passover (Luke 22:1)
Of what did these people accuse Jesus and find him guilty?
Blasphemy
What was the inscription above the cross?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" (Luke 19:19). It was written in three different languages according to John 19:20; Hebrew, Greek and Latin.
Why did Jesus tell the disciples to wait in Jerusalem?
Jesus told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem because soon, God the Father would send the gift he had promised: a baptism by the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:4-5
Matthew emphasizes that Jesus is the long awaited ____ promised in the old testament
A. Teacher
B. Healer
C. Messiah
D. All of the above
All of the above - it was prophesied that Jesus (from the line of David) would be the one to save mankind from their sins.
Why did the leaders tell the people to stop worshipping Jesus?
Because of Jealousy
Name two things that the guards did to mock Jesus?
They put a crown of thorns on his head/clothed him in a purple cloak/saluted him saying "hail, the King of The Jews"
Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?
a. Golgotha
b. Simon
c. Barabbas
Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18; John 18:40)
What does Scripture reveal that Jesus did before he arose on Easter?
Jesus went to hell and preached unto the spirits in prison. 1 Peter 3:19, Acts 2:31.
in Mark, Jesus is presented as the ______ servant who suffers for others
a. Suffering
b. Helpful
c. King
d. Holy
A. suffering - mark expressed how different Jesus would be compared to expectations. Kings have people serve them, while Jesus served others to teach people about the kingdom of God
During the last supper, Jesus gives new meaning to Passover. What were they?
Instead of lamb sacrifices, Jesus will sacrifice Himself to atone for the sins of man
What was Jesus's purpose?
Acceptable answers:
To be the example
To teach us about the kingdom of God and His Love
To atone for mankind's sins
Why did the priests ask for a huge stone to cover Jesus tomb
a. To honor him
b. To keep Jesus trapped
c. To stop Jesus's influence
d. To keep people from stealing
c. To stop Jesus's influence - they were fearful of Jesus's influence over the people, they were so paranoid that they covered the tomb.
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 (Matthew 27:51). We call this access to God the "priesthood of the believer." This means that Christians can approach God's throne through prayer without the need of a human mediator or priest. Because the veil was torn from the top to the bottom, that is symbolic that it is God who grants us access and not that we have worked our way into God's throne room; which could be implied if the veil was torn from bottom to top
the gospel of Luke highlights God's ______ and mercy for all people
a. anger
b. power
c. purpose
d. kindness
d. Compassion/Kindness - Saying That God didn't sent Jesus to save just the Jews but everyone