Death And Resurrection Flashcards
What is the meaning of the Last Supper for Mark?
The 12 closest people to Jesus were present.
The time where they were altogether before Jesus was trialled and killed.
Jesus made predictions.
This was the evidence that Jesus was fulfilling the prophecy.
Jesus’ last instructions which are still remembered today.
What symbolism did the food represent at the last supper.
The unleavened bread was the bread that was shared at Passover.
The bread represented Jesus’ body
The wine represented Jesus’ blood.
Was Jesus really dead?
For:
There were three witnesses at his burial and his death.
The torture Jesus suffered before his death made him more likely to have died quicker from injuries when he was crucified.
The Roman centurion was very experienced in assessing the dead.
D question:
The Resurrection happened.
For:
Jesus fulfil the prophecy.
There was no evidence of a robbery or breaking.
There were three witnesses of the burial and death of Jesus, who were Mary Magdalen, Salome, Mary mother of Jesus and Joseph of Arimathea.
The man dressed in white found of the tomb was believed to be an angel as the sign of hope and message from God.
The timing was precise- this happened over three days.
People don’t do work on the Saturday, the sabbath.
Against:
Did Mark write the account?
No one saw Jesus rise from the dead.
Jesus couldn’t have remove the stone.
It could’ve been a grave robbery.
Jesus demonstrated human features/characteristics and humans can’t rise from the dead.
The man dressed in white was unreliable.
It could be set up.
Why was the crucifixion of Jesus important for Christians?
To open up the way to life after death. Jesus saved people from sins. It was to fulfill the prophecies. New covenant with God. To connect God with humanity.
Did Jesus have to die?
To fill the prophecy
He was the Messiah/God’s son.
Jesus was the sacrifice to save humanity.
Written in the Scriptures.
How did Mark portray Pontius Pilate?
Weak.
Try to help Jesus.
He was manipulated by the crowd and the Sanhedrin.
Released an innocent man.
What was the significance of Last Supper for Mark?
This reminds Christians the sacrifice and suffering to come.
The covenant made at Passover.
Jesus used his blood to symbolise the new covenant.
The old Testament Scriptures are mentioned, showing Jesus would fulfil the prophecy is and was the Messiah.
In the garden of Gethsemane how does Jesus’ actions cause problems for Christians today?
Jesus doesn't trust God. Jesus shows human emotions. Human reaction. Jesus pleads God. Jesus doesn't understand. Jesus was the Son of God so he should have been prepared and ready to accept God's wishes. The Son of God had super powers.
Was Jesus’ trial fair?
Happened at night.
He didn’t commit blasphemy.
The Sanhedrin had already decided Jesus was guilty.
How did 70 people turn up to the trial after such short notice?
The role of Judas Iscariot:
Traditionally portrayed as a traitor.
Why did he do it: for money, greed, weak, against Jesus.
Did Jesus tell Judas to carry out the deed?
