The Passion of Jesus

Question 1

What happens when Jesus is arrested?

Answer 1

Judas arrived with a large crowd armed with swords and clubs and sent by the chief priests and the elders. They were to arrest the man Judas kissed. Judas went straight to Jesus and said, “Peace be with you, Teacher,” and kissed him. Then they arrested Jesus.

Question 2

Where was Jesus arrested?

Answer 2

The Garden of Gethsemane

Question 3

How do we know Jesus was scared when he was arrested?

Answer 3

• He sweated blood
• He asked the disciples to stay awake and pray with him
• He asked God if there could be another way and to ‘remove this cup’ from him

Question 4

What was Judas given in return for betraying Jesus?

Answer 4

30 pieces of silver

Question 5

What happened at Jesus’s trial

Answer 5

The people who had arrested Jesus took him to the High Priest (Caiaphas’s) House. The chief priests and council used false evidence against him because many lies were told about him. Then he was beat up by the Priests

Question 6

What did the soldiers do to Jesus

Answer 6

They mocked him

Question 7

How did the soldiers mock Jesus?

Answer 7

• Dressing Jesus in a scarlet robe
• Placed a crown of thorns on his head
• They put a staff in his hand, then struck him with it
• They jeered at Jesus, saying “Hail, King of the Jews.”

Question 8

(1) What happened at Jesus’s crucifixion

Answer 8

A man from Cyrene named Simon was forced to carry Jesus’ cross. They came to a place called Golgotha, which means ‘the place of the skull’. There they offered Jesus wine mixed with a bitter substance - but after tasting it, he would not drink it.

Question 9

(2) What happened at Jesus’s crucifixion

Answer 9

Jesus was crucified on the cross and above his head they put a sign saying, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Then people hurled insults at Jesus.

Question 10

(3) What happened at Jesus’s crucifixion

Answer 10

He asked God why he ‘abandoned’ him. Then he gave a loud cry and breathed his last.

Question 11

What is the Resurrection

Answer 11

Jesus rose from the dead

Question 12

What is a ‘Doubting Thomas’

Answer 12

Someone who refuses to believe in God because they have not physically saw him

Question 13

How did Jesus prove to Thomas that he had resurrected

Answer 13

Let him touch and see his wounds from being crucified

Question 14

(1) The Road to Emmaus

Answer 14

After Jesus’ crucifixion, two disciples are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. While they are walking, a man comes along and joins them in their walk

Question 15

(2) The Road to Emmaus

Answer 15

They tell the man that they are sad because Jesus has been crucified. The man reminds them how scripture says that the Messiah has to suffer and die

Question 16

(3) The Road to Emmaus

Answer 16

When they reach Emmaus they invite the man to have dinner with them. During the breaking of bread, they recognise the man as Jesus, but he disappears

Question 17

What is the Pentecost

Answer 17

Pentecost is the festival when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the Sunday 50 days after Easter

Question 18

What does the Pentecost represent

Answer 18

Pentecost is regarded as the birthday of the Christian church, and the start of the church’s mission to the world.

Question 19

What happened on the first Pentecost

Answer 19

The apostles were celebrating Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended on them. It sounded like a very strong wind, and it looked like tongues of fire. The apostles then found themselves speaking in foreign languages, inspired by the Holy Spirit. People passing by at first thought that they must be drunk, but the apostle Peter told the crowd that the apostles were full of the Holy Spirit.