Passion Narratives Flashcards
What event marked the beginning of the Passion of Jesus?
The Last Supper.
At the Last Supper, what new covenant did Jesus establish?
The covenant through his body and blood, represented by bread and wine.
Who betrayed Jesus, leading to his arrest?
Judas Iscariot.
What was the sign of Judas’ betrayal?
A kiss.
Where did Jesus pray and agonize before his arrest?
In the Garden of Gethsemane.
What was Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane?
He prayed for the cup of suffering to pass from him but ultimately submitted to God’s will.
Who denied Jesus three times during his trial?
Peter.
What did the high priest accuse Jesus of during his trial?
Blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God.
Who was the Roman governor who oversaw Jesus’ trial and sentencing?
Pontius Pilate.
Who did the crowd choose to release instead of Jesus?
Barabbas.
What method of execution was Jesus sentenced to?
Crucifixion.
What did the soldiers place on Jesus’ head as they mocked him?
A crown of thorns.
What did Jesus say on the cross before he died?
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
What natural events occurred at the time of Jesus’ death?
Darkness covered the land, and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
Who recognized Jesus as the Son of God at the foot of the cross?
A centurion.
Who requested Jesus’ body for burial?
Joseph of Arimathea.
Who were the first people to visit the empty tomb on the morning of the resurrection?
Mary Magdalene and other women.
What was the reaction of the women who found the empty tomb?
They were initially afraid and astonished.
What message did the angel at the tomb give to the women?
That Jesus had risen from the dead and they should tell his disciples.
How did the disciples react to the news of the resurrection?
They were initially skeptical but later believed when they saw Jesus.
