The Resurrection Flashcards
How do we know that the Resurrection is significant?
All four gospels mentioned it
Remember:
The Nicene Creed says: On the third day he rose again
How does it influence Christians
Validate Jesus as son of God
Gives hope full eternal life
Shows Gods power over death all powerful
How do we know the that Jesus was placed in the tomb on a Friday afternoon?
Sabbath was due to begin
What happened early on the Sunday morning?
Jesus was found missing
2 men (believed to be angles, told Mary Magdalene that Jesus has risen from the dead and to tell his disciples
2 men (believed to be angles, told Mary Magdalene that Jesus has risen from the dead and to tell his disciples
Why is the resurrection significant?
It is evidence of the divine nature of Jesus
Proves that Jesus is the Son of God
Provides hope of eternal life
Shows God’s omnipotence through victory over death
What is the Ascension?
The belief that Jesus, after meeting his disciple for the last time, told them to carry on his messages and teachings, before leaving earth and rising to heaven to join the father
Why is the Ascension significant?
It shows that Jesus really had overcome death - he wasn’t resurrected to die again, but to live forever
It signifies the completion of Jesus’ work
