MATTHEW 27:11-66 Flashcards
When Pilate asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews, Jesus responded, “______.”
a) “You have said so.”
b) “I am the King.”
c) “It is as you say.”
a) “You have said so.”
Who was the Roman governor who questioned Jesus before His crucifixion?
a) Pilate
b) Herod
c) Caesar
a) Pilate
What did the crowd cry out when Pilate offered to release one prisoner to them?
a) “Barabbas!”
b) “Release Jesus!”
c) “Release the criminal!”
a) “Barabbas!”
What was the charge against Jesus that led to His crucifixion?
a) Claiming to be the Son of God
b) Blasphemy and claiming to be King
c) Murdering an official
b) Blasphemy and claiming to be King
How did the soldiers mock Jesus after His condemnation?
a) They gave Him a scarlet robe and a crown of thorns.
b) They made Him carry a heavy cross.
c) They spit in His face and beat Him.
a) They gave Him a scarlet robe and a crown of thorns.
What did Pilate’s wife send to him while he was judging Jesus?
a) A message to release Jesus because of a dream
b) A letter requesting to free Barabbas
c) A plea for mercy for Jesus
a) A message to release Jesus because of a dream
What was the name of the man forced to carry Jesus’ cross?
a) Simon of Cyrene
b) Joseph of Arimathea
c) Simon Peter
a) Simon of Cyrene
What happened when Jesus was crucified?
a) Darkness covered the land from noon until 3pm.
b) A great earthquake occurred, and the temple veil tore in two.
c) Both a and b
c) Both a and b
How did Jesus address God just before He died?
a) “Father, forgive them.”
b) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
c) “Into your hands, I commit my spirit.”
b) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
What was the reaction of the centurion and those with him when Jesus died?
a) They were afraid and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”
b) They mocked Jesus.
c) They wept bitterly.
a) They were afraid and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”
What did Joseph of Arimathea do for Jesus after His death?
a) He took Jesus’ body and placed it in his own tomb.
b) He offered his house for a burial place.
c) He built a monument in Jesus’ honor.
a) He took Jesus’ body and placed it in his own tomb.
What did the chief priests and Pharisees request from Pilate after Jesus’ burial?
a) That the tomb be sealed and a guard be placed to prevent theft of the body
b) That the disciples be arrested
c) That the tomb be left open for all to see
a) That the tomb be sealed and a guard be placed to prevent theft of the body
Why did the chief priests and Pharisees want the tomb guarded?
a) To prevent the disciples from stealing Jesus’ body
b) To make sure Jesus’ followers did not gather there
c) To protect the tomb from robbers
a) To prevent the disciples from stealing Jesus’ body
Which of the following best describes the condition of the tomb where Jesus was placed?
a) It was a cave with a large stone rolled in front of it.
b) It was a wooden structure built for kings.
c) It was a public mausoleum.
a) It was a cave with a large stone rolled in front of it.
How many days did Jesus remain in the tomb before His resurrection?
a) Three days
b) Four days
c) Two days
a) Three days
What did Pilate do before handing Jesus over to be crucified?
a) He washed his hands in front of the crowd and declared himself innocent of Jesus’ blood.
b) He released Barabbas instead of Jesus.
c) He had Jesus whipped and beaten.
a) He washed his hands in front of the crowd and declared himself innocent of Jesus’ blood.
Who mocked Jesus by calling Him “King of the Jews” while He was on the cross?
a) The soldiers
b) The chief priests
c) The passersby
b) The chief priests
What happened at the moment of Jesus’ death?
a) The sky went dark.
b) The temple curtain tore in two.
c) Both a and b
c) Both a and b
Who went to Pilate to ask for Jesus’ body after His death?
a) Nicodemus
b) Joseph of Arimathea
c) John the Apostle
b) Joseph of Arimathea
