Christians and Death and Resurrection Flashcards
How does the Passover compare with the Last Supper?
- Passover uses red wine as a symbol of the lambs blood shed to save the Jews from the final plague in Egypt - Jesus was to shed His blood to save people.
- The Passover was a turning point in Jewish history when the Jews were freed from slavery - now Jesus was to liberate His followers from the slavery of sin and restore their relationship with God.
Why was the Last Supper significant to Mark?
- Mark wanted to stress the significance of the broken bread - representing Jesus body broken on the cross.
- Mark wanted to stress the significance of the wine - representing Jesus blood shed on the cross.
- Mark wrote his gospel to Christians who were suffering persecution and he wanted them to understand that Jesus had suffered too and that he had come to save them from the horror of sin.
- Mark links the event clearly with the Passover to show that Jesus was the Passover Lamb sacrificed to free God’s chosen people.
Christians today celebrate the life and remember of the death of Jesus by taking bread and wine together when they meet. Give at least three names for this sacrament.
Eucharist
Communion
Breaking of bread
The Lord’s Supper
The Last Supper
Etc.
Why is the beaking of bread and drinking wine together important to Christians today?
- It allows Christians to share a common belief and witness together
- Christians also remember that Jesus promised to return one day.
- Christians believe they are following the instructions of Jesus and, in a sense, they are carrying out Jesus’ last instruction to them.
What do Christians today learn from the story of Jesus in Gethsemene?
Christians see the struggle Jesus went through and see that if Jesus himself had to pray for direction and strength, how much more will they need to.
What does Gethsemane reveal about Jesus?
- Jesus was showing his true humanity at this point - he was afraid and worried about the events that He knew would begin soon - and He was making sure that there was no other way to save people.
- Jesus recognised that His sacrifice on the cross was the only way and he accepted God’s will.
- He used the word ‘Abba’ when referring to God - this is Hebrew word for father which shows a real closeness.
What problems does the story in Gethsemane raise for Christian today?
- Some people think that Jesus should not have had to ask God anything since Jesus himself was God.
- Why did Jesus ask to get ‘out of it?’ Did He not trust God?
- If Jesus knew He was going to be resurrected, why was he worried about dying?
Most people see Judas’ act in Gethsemane as the ultimate betrayal but some say he had good reason to betry Jesus. What reasons would Judas have?
- He was only fulfilling his destiny - so he had no choice
- He was disillusioned with Jesus - recognising that Jesus was not going to become the leader Judas hoped for
- Judas ‘helped’ Jesus to fulfil his ministry of dying to save humanity.
Why is Jesus’ trial before the High Priest significant for Christians today?
- The trial was unusual and most people today would say that justice was not done - Jesus was an inocent man
- Today Christians would be very keen to see that Justice is done in the world and that people cannot just be influenced by their own bias or personal opinion.
Why is the trial before Pontius Pilate significant for Christians today?
- In the past some Christians blamed the Jews for Jesus’ death and this led to persecution of Jewish people.
- However, today Christians realise that Jesus taught that you should ‘love you neighbour’ and that it is wrong the treat people differently.
- Christians see the trials as fulfilling God’s plan.
Why is Jesus’ crucifixion of vital importance to Christians today?
- Christians today believe that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross bridged the gap between God and people.
- Jesus took the punishment that should have been given to everyone who had sinned against God.
- Jesus paid the ransom to free people from their sin and bring them back to God.
What verse in John’s Gospel sums up the death of Jesus on the cross?
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Why is the burial of Jesus important for Christians today?
- Even today people still argue that Jesus did not really die - this story shows that Jesus did in fact die - Roman soldiers who took down the body would not have made any mistake on this point.
Why is the resurrection of Jesus important for Christians today?
- Christianity started because the disciples claimed to have seen a risen Jesus.
- The resurrection proves Jesus was God’s Son
- The resurrection confirms Jesus message and work as the saviour of the world
- The resurrection brought victory over death - Christians look forward to rising themselves and meeting Jesus one day.
Paul, a Jewish convert to Christianity, summed up the importance of the resurrection by saying what?
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.
(1 Corinthians 15:13-14)
