The Crucifixion And Resurrection Flashcards
What did Jesus respond to when he was asked if he was the king of the Jews by Pilate?
‘Yes, it is as you say’
Who did the priests convince the crowds to release instead of Jesus?
Barabbas, a murder who had been involved in a recent uprising
Why does mark say the chief priests handed Jesus to Pilate?
They were envious of him
Why did Pilate not release Jesus?
He wanted to keep the crowd happy
Who do modern Christians blame for the death of Jesus?
Partly Pilate because he choose to go along with the Jewish authorities rather than standing up for what he believed in
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha (the place of the skull)
Who helped Jesus to carry his cross?
Simon of Cyrene
What did people say to insult Jesus as they passed by?
He could save others but he couldn’t save himself
What did Jesus call out while on the cross?
‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’
What happened to the curtain in the temple when Jesus died?
It tore in two which proved he was the son of God
Why was Jesus’ death hurried?
Because it was getting close to the sabbath on which no work could be done
Who took Jesus’ body for a decent burial?
Joseph of Arimathea
Who went to anointed Jesus’ body after the sabbath?
Mary the mother of James, Salome and Mary Magdalene
What did the three women who went to anointed Jesus’ body find at the tomb?
They found it empty and a young man dressed in white who told them to go and tell his disciples of Jesus resurrection
Why didn’t the women tell the disciples of Jesus’ resurrection?
They were too scared
