the road to calvary passion history bible trivia

THE ROAD TO CALVARYPassion History Bible Trivia

Immanuel Lutheran ChurchClayton Township, Neenah, Wisconsin

April 17, 2011

BEFORE HOLY WEEK

1. When Jesus neared His last week on earth, what festival was about to be celebrated?

A. PassoverB. Feast of WeeksC. Festival or Jerusalem

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A. Passover

When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, many went up from the country to Jerusalem for their ceremonial cleansing before the Passover. John 11:55

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2. Where did Jesus go the day before Palm Sunday?

A. TyreB. BethanyC. Nazareth

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B. Bethany

Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany… John 12:1

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3. Which man had been touched by one of Jesus’ miracles, and was under threat of being killed by the chief priests?

A. BarabbasB. LazarusC. Levi

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B. Lazarus

So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well… John 12:10

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4. Why did they want to kill Lazarus?

A. People were beginning to believe in JesusB. Lazarus belonged to a highly influential

family opposed to the chief priestsC. Lazarus was a bad man

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A. People were beginning to believe in Jesus

Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of Him but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in Him. John 12:9-11

BEFORE HOLY WEEK

5. What happened at the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus that day?

A. They ran out of food, but Jesus miraculously provided more

B. Martha again complained about Mary not helping with the meal

C. Mary anointed Jesus’ feet

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C. Mary anointed Jesus’ feet

Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 12:3

PALM SUNDAY

6. On Sunday, when Jesus approached Jerusalem on a donkey, what were the people waving at Him?

A. Fancy scarvesB. Olive branches C. Palm branches

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C. Palm branches

The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet Him… John 12:12-13

PALM SUNDAY

7. What prophet foretold of the Messiah riding into Jerusalem on a donkey?

A. SaulB. ZechariahC. Ezekiel

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B. Zechariah

“Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9

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8. What did Jesus do when the city of Jerusalem came into view on the first Palm Sunday?

A. He weptB. He dismounted and led the donkey into the

cityC. He paused to pray

PALM SUNDAY

A. He wept

As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it… Luke 19:41

MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK

9. Where did Jesus go when He again entered Jerusalem on Monday of Holy Week?

A. The marketplaceB. The stablesC. The Temple

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C. The Temple

Then He entered the temple area and began driving out those who were selling. “It is written,” He said to them, ”‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Luke 19:45-46

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10. What did God do when Jesus said, “Father, glorify Your name”?

A. He sent a doveB. He spoke from heavenC. He sent an angel

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B. He spoke from heaven

Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.” John 12:28

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11. When the people of Jerusalem heard the voice of God, what did they say it was?

A. The rumble of an earthquakeB. The windC. Thunder

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C. Thunder

The crowd that was there and heard it said it had thundered. John 12:29

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12. What was Jesus referring to when He said, “But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself”?

A. His ascending at the Mount of Olives to prayB. His meeting the disciples at the mountain of

GalileeC. His crucifixion

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C. His crucifixion

He said this to show the kind of death He was going to die. John 12:32-33

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13. What did Jesus do when He was done speaking to the multitude?

A. He went to the TempleB. He went to BethanyC. He hid Himself

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C. He hid Himself

When He had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid Himself from them. John 12:36

TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

14. On Tuesday, what happened to the fig tree that Jesus had cursed the day before?

A. All its fruit fell offB. It witheredC. People wouldn’t go near it


B. It withered

In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Mark 11:20


15. When the chief priests, scribes and elders bombarded Jesus with trick questions, how did He respond?

A. With silenceB. By quoting the Old TestamentC. In parables


C. In parables

He then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard…” Mark 12:1


16. When Jesus was sitting near the treasury watching people put in money, who did He point out as a generous giver?

A. The head elderB. The rich merchantC. A poor widow


C. A poor widow

Calling His disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” Mark 12:43-44


17. How many coins did this widow put in the offering box?

A. 1B. 2C. 5


B. 2

But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Mark 12:42


18. Which disciple was going to betray Jesus?

A. Peter B. ThomasC. Judas Iscariot


C. Judas Iscariot

One of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, was later to betray him. John 12:4


19. Which book of the Old Testament contains the prophecy that the Messiah would be betrayed by a friend?

A. PsalmsB. ProverbsC. Isaiah


A. Psalms

Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Psalm 41:9


20. With whom did Judas negotiate regarding Jesus’ betrayal?

A. Pilate B. HerodC. The chief priests


C. The chief priests

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. Mark 14:10


21. How much were the chief priests willing to pay Judas to betray Jesus?

A. 15 pieces of silverB. 30 pieces of silverC. 5 pieces of gold


B. 30 pieces of silver

So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. Matthew 26:15


22. Who prophesied that Jesus would be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver?

A. ZechariahB. DavidC. Solomon


A. Zechariah

So they paid me my thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12


23. In what kind of setting did Judas hope to turn Jesus over to the chief priests?

A. In a prayerful setting like the TempleB. In a crowded setting like the marketplaceC. In the absence of the multitudes


C. In the absence of the multitudes

He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present. Luke 22:6

WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

NOTHING IS RECORDED IN SCRIPTURE

MAUNDY THURSDAY

24. On Thursday, the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, what did Jesus sent two of His disciples to do?

A. Gather the peopleB. Prepare the PassoverC. Pray while the others set things up

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B. Prepare the Passover

Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Luke 22:7

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25. Who did Jesus send to prepare the Passover?

A. Peter and JohnB. The local priestsC. Matthew and Mark

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A. Peter and John

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” Luke 22:8

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26. Who did Jesus tell Peter and John to look for when they entered Jerusalem?

A. A man carrying a pitcher of water B. The keeper of the Temple silverwareC. The chief priests

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A. A man carrying a pitcher of water

So He sent two of His disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. Mark 14:13

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27. What did the man carrying the water pitcher show Peter and John?

A. His wellB. The dining hallC. A large upper room

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C. A large upper room

He will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there. Mark 14:15

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28. During the Passover, what celebration was instituted in the Upper Room?

A. BaptismB. Lord’s SupperC. Hanukkah

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B. Lord’s Supper

And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way, after the supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.” Luke 22:19-20

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29. Where did Jesus take His disciples after they left the Upper Room?

A. GolgothaB. GalileeC. Gethsemane

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C. Gethsemane

Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36

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30. What was the purpose of this trip?

A. PrayerB. A midnight stroll through a gardenC. A midnight snack on some fresh olives

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A. Prayer

And He said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:37

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31. Which three disciples did Jesus take with Him to pray?

A. Peter, Andrew and JohnB. Peter, James and JohnC. Larry, Moe and Curly Joe

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B. Peter, James and John

He took Peter, James and John along with Him. Mark 14:33

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32. While Jesus was praying, what did He request of His Father?

A. That this cup pass from HimB. StrengthC. Forgiveness for His betrayer

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A. That this cup pass from Him

Going a little farther, He fell with His face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Matthew 26:39

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33. How did the Father respond to His Son’s prayer?

A. A voice came from heavenB. An angel strengthened HimC. Nothing happened

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B. An angel strengthened Him

An angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. Luke 22:43

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34. While Jesus prayed, His sweat was described as what?

A. Pouring off His faceB. Like drops of bloodC. He sweat like a pig

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B. Like drops of blood

And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Luke 22:44

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35. When Jesus returned to His disciples, what were they doing?

A. Playing cardsB. Eating olivesC. Sleeping

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C. Sleeping

Then He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. Matthew 26:40

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36. How many times did Jesus pray in Gethsemane?

A. 2 timesB. 3 timesC. 4 times

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B. 3 times

So He left them and went away one more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. Matthew 26:44

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37. When Judas arrived in the garden, how did he greet Jesus?

A. He called Jesus’ nameB. He ran up to HimC. He kissed Him

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C. He kissed Him

Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. Matthew 26:49

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38. What were the mob that accompanied Judas armed with?

A. KnivesB. Swords and clubsC. Whips

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B. Swords and clubs

While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Matthew 26:47

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39. What happened to the mob as soon as Jesus told them He was the one they were looking for?

A. They fell backwardsB. They immediately seized HimC. They ran away

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A. They fell backwards

When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. John 18:6

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40. When Jesus was finally arrested, what happened to Malchus, the servant of the high priest?

A. He fell at Jesus’ feetB. The disciples threatened him and he

retreatedC. Peter cut off his ear

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C. Peter cut off his ear

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) John 18:10

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41. What did Jesus tell Peter would happen to those who take up the sword?

A. They would sinB. They would die by the swordC. They would have to leave their families

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B. They would die by the sword

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” Matthew 26:52

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42. How did Jesus heal Malchus’ ear?

A. He spoke: “Be healed!”B. He touched itC. He rubbed dirt on it

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B. He touched it

And He touched the man’s ear and healed him. Luke 22:51

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43. Where did the mob first take Jesus after they arrested Him?

A. To AnnasB. To CaiaphasC. To Pilate

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A. To Annas

They bound Him and brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest. John 18:12-13

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44. Once at the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where Jesus was tried by the Sanhedrin, who was in the courtyard nearby?

A. James and JohnB. PeterC. Judas

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B. Peter

Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard… Matthew 26:69

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45. What happened to Peter while he was warming himself by a fire in the courtyard?

A. He confronted JudasB. He heard Jesus call his nameC. He was recognized as one of Jesus’ disciples

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C. He was recognized as one of Jesus’ disciples

As Simon Peter stood warming himself, he was asked, “You are not one of His disciples, are you?” John 18:25

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46. How many times did Jesus predict Peter would deny Him before the rooster would crow?

A. 1B. 2C. 3

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C. 3

“Before the rooster crows, you will disown Me three times.” Matthew 26:75

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47. What happened the instant Peter made his third denial?

A. The rooster crowedB. Jesus walked towards himC. He left the city

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A. The rooster crowed

Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. Luke 22:60

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48. What did Jesus do when the rooster crowed?

A. He weptB. He stopped speakingC. He looked at Peter

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C. He looked at Peter

The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him. Luke 22:61

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49. How did Peter react to Jesus’ gaze?

A. He looked awayB. He weptC. He had a staring contest with Jesus

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B. He wept

And he went outside and wept bitterly. Luke 22:62

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50. During the all-night “Kangaroo Court,” what was the only testimony that two of the false witnesses agreed upon?

A. Jesus said, “Destroy this temple, and I will rebuild it in three days.”

B. Jesus said, “You’re all a brood of vipers.”C. Jesus said, “The Son of Man is Lord of the

Sabbath.”

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A. Jesus said, “Destroy this temple, and I will rebuild it in three days.”

Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against Him: “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple and in three days will build another, not made by man.’” Mark 14:57-58

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51. How did the Sanhedrin finally reach a guilty verdict for Jesus?

A. The false witnesses’ testimony held upB. The high priest got Jesus to confessC. There was enough circumstantial evidence

to convict

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B. The high priest got Jesus to confess

The high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. Matthew 26:63-64

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52. What happed after the informal trial?

A. Jesus was put in a holding cell until morningB. They went right into the formal hearingC. Jesus was beat up

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C. Jesus was beat up

The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating Him. They blindfolded Him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” Luke 22:63-64

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53. At what time of day was Jesus led before the chief priests and elders, and “officially” found guilty of blasphemy?

A. MiddayB. DaybreakC. Dusk

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B. Daybreak

At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. Luke 22:66

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54. After the Sanhedrin officially found Jesus guilty of blasphemy, where did they take Him?

A. Before Pontius PilateB. To prisonC. To the Temple

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A. Before Pontius Pilate

Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. Luke 23:1

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55. Upon seeing the Christ being taken to Pontius Pilate, how did Judas feel about his actions of betrayal?

A. RemorsefulB. FrightenedC. Vindicated

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A. Remorseful

When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse. Matthew 27:3

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56. When Judas realized that Jesus had been condemned by the Sanhedrin, what did he do?

A. Prayed for forgivenessB. Gave the silver to the poorC. Returned the 30 pieces of silver to the chief

priests

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C. Returned the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests

Judas…returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. Matthew 27:3

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57. When the chief priests and elders refused to take the money back from Judas, what did he do with it?

A. He gave it to a poor womanB. He threw it into the crowdC. He threw it into the Temple sanctuary

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C. He threw it into the Temple sanctuary

So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Matthew 27:5

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58. What did Judas do then?

A. He sailed for TarshishB. He ran home to MamaC. He “hung around” for a while

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C. He “hung around” for a while

Then he went away and hanged himself. Matthew 27:5

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59. What Old Testament prophet spoke of this event?

A. IsaiahB. JeremiahC. Zechariah

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C. Zechariah

So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the LORD to the potter. Zechariah 11:13

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60. To whom did Pilate initially “pass the buck” when it came to Jesus of Nazareth?

A. To HerodB. To CaesarC. To his wife

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A. To Herod

When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. Luke 23:7

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61. What was the only result of Jesus’ appearance before Herod?

A. Herod got a confession out of JesusB. Herod got a miracle out of JesusC. Herod got a friend in Pilate

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C. Herod got a friend in Pilate

That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies. Luke 23:12

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62. What annual practice had Pontius Pilate established at Passover time?

A. Hanging prisoners in publicB. Pardoning any women prisonersC. Releasing one prisoner

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C. Releasing one prisoner

Now it was the custom at the Feast to release a prisoner whom the people requested. Mark 15:6

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63. Which prisoner did the Jews demand Pilate to release instead of Jesus?

A. BarabbasB. BarnabasC. Barsabbas

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A. Barabbas

They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” John 18:40

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64. For what was Barabbas imprisoned?

A. StealingB. Insurrection and murderC. Desecration of the Temple

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B. Insurrection and murder

A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the uprising. Mark 15:7

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65. Pilate wanted to release Jesus, but the crowd was yelling for what to be done to Him?

A. Throw Him in prisonB. Give Him over to themC. Crucify Him

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C. Crucify Him

“What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” Matthew 27:22

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66. Who warned Pilate to have nothing to do with sentencing Jesus?

A. PeterB. Pilate’s wifeC. Herod

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B. Pilate’s wife

While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat, his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent man…” Matthew 27:19

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67. What caused Pilate’s wife to warn him?

A. She had a dreamB. Her horoscopeC. Peter’s wife talked to her

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A. She had a dream

“Don’t have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of Him.” Matthew 27:19

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68. After being scourged, what did the Roman soldiers do with the staff they had placed in Jesus’ hand?

A. They broke His armB. They beat Him on the headC. They smashed His fingers

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B. They beat Him on the head

They…took the staff and struck Him on the head again and again. Matthew 27:30

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69. What vile act accompanied the soldiers’ beating Jesus with the staff?

A. Spitting on HimB. Kicking HimC. Stabbing Him

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A. Spitting on Him

They spit on him, and took the staff and struck Him on the head again and again. Matthew 27:30

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70. What did the soldiers mockingly say to Jesus?

A. “Stand up like a man!”B. “Hail, King of the Jews!”C. “Where are all Your friends now?”

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B. “Hail, King of the Jews!”

They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt in front of Him and mocked Him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. Matthew 27:28-29

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71. What did Pilate say when He brought Jesus out of the Praetorium and presented Him to the crowd?

A. “He has confessed”B. “He has been punished enough”C. “Here is the man!”

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C. “Here is the man!”

Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” John 19:4-5

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72. What did the crowd cry to Pilate?

A. “Crucify Him!”B. “Set Him free!”C. “Turn Him over to us!”

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A. “Crucify Him!”

“What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them. “Crucify Him!” they shouted. Mark 15:12-13

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73. Who persuaded the crowd to seek Jesus’ death?

A. The soldiersB. The disciplesC. The chief priests and elders

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C. The chief priests and elders

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. Matthew 27:20

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74. When Pilate gave in to the crowd, what did he do to pacify his conscience?

A. He had all the protestors arrestedB. He allowed Jesus to escapeC. He washed his hands of the whole thing

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C. He washed his hands of the whole thing

When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” Matthew 27:24

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75. How did the crowd respond?

A. “We have no king but Caesar.”B. “Crucify Him!”C. “Let His blood be on us and on our

children!”

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C. “Let His blood be on us and on our children!”

All the people answered, “Let His blood be on us and on our children!” Matthew 27:25

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76. Who carried Jesus’ cross?

A. Judas IscariotB. Simon of CyreneC. Saul of Tarsus

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B. Simon of Cyrene

As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. Matthew 27:32

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77. What does Golgotha mean?

A. Place of the GaulsB. Place of the GothsC. Place of the Skull

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C. Place of the Skull

They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). Mark 15:22

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78. When Jesus was nailed to the cross, what did the guards do with His outer garments?

A. They divided them among themselvesB. They burned themC. They offered them to Jesus’ mother

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A. They divided them among themselves

When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them. John 19:23

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79. What did the soldiers do with Jesus’ tunic?

A. Sold itB. Burned itC. Cast lots for it

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C. Cast lots for it

“Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.” John 19:24

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80. What was unique about Jesus’ tunic?

A. It had no blood on itB. It was an unusual colorC. It was seamless

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C. It was seamless

This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. John 19:23

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81. What did Pilate place on Jesus’ cross?

A. A signB. The crown of thornsC. A warning to the Jews

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A. A sign

Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. John 19:19

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82. What did the sign on Jesus’ cross say?

A. King of the JewsB. King of the PeopleC. King of Jerusalem

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A. King of the Jews

It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mark 15:26

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83. The sign was written in which three languages?

A. Aramaic, Latin and GreekB. English, Spanish and GreekC. I don’t know – it’s all Greek to me

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A. Aramaic, Latin and Greek

Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. John 19:20

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84. When Jesus was on the cross, where was His mother?

A. Praying in the TempleB. Standing by the crossC. At the bottom of the hill

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B. Standing by the cross

Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother… John 19:25

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85. What were the chief priests, elders and scribes doing when Jesus was on the cross?

A. Documenting the eventB. Writing edictsC. Mocking Him

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C. Mocking Him

In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. Matthew 27:41

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86. What hour was it when darkness fell upon the land?

A. Third hour (9:00 a.m.)B. Sixth hour (12:00 noon)C. Ninth hour (3:00 p.m.)

GOOD FRIDAY

B. Sixth hour (12:00 noon)

From the sixth hour…darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45

GOOD FRIDAY

87. How long did the darkness last?

A. 1 hourB. 2 hoursC. 3 hours

GOOD FRIDAY

C. 3 hours

From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45

GOOD FRIDAY

88. Around the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.), when Jesus cried out with a loud voice, to whom did the people think He was calling?

A. ElijahB. GodC. Isaiah

GOOD FRIDAY

A. Elijah

About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” Matthew 26:46-47

GOOD FRIDAY

89. What does “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani” mean?

A. “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”

B. “Eli’s lamas are getting away on the Sabbath”

C. “Always look on the bright side of life”

GOOD FRIDAY

A. “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”

About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46

GOOD FRIDAY

90. What happened in the Temple when Jesus died?

A. The fire on the great altar went outB. The curtain tore in twoC. It collapsed

GOOD FRIDAY

B. The curtain tore in two

The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Mark 15:38

GOOD FRIDAY

91. What happened to the earth when Jesus died?

A. An earthquake occurredB. Flowers miraculously bloomedC. The seas turned red with blood

GOOD FRIDAY

A. An earthquake occurred

The earth shook and the rocks split. Matthew 27:51

GOOD FRIDAY

92. What unnatural event happened when Jesus died?

A. Angels sang about His deathB. The devil was dragged down to hellC. Dead believers came back to life

GOOD FRIDAY

C. Dead believers came back to life

The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people. Matthew 27:52-53

GOOD FRIDAY

93. Who said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”

A. The penitent thief on the crossB. The centurionC. The onlookers

GOOD FRIDAY

B. The centurion

And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard His cry and saw how He died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:39

GOOD FRIDAY

94. Instead of breaking His legs, what did a soldier do to make sure Jesus was already dead?

A. Tickled His toesB. Stuck a pin in His legC. Pierced His side with a spear

GOOD FRIDAY

C. Pierced His side with a spear

One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear. John 19:31

GOOD FRIDAY

95. What happened when the soldier speared Jesus’ body?

A. Blood and water poured outB. Jesus said, “Ouch!”C. Mary caught His blood in the Holy Grail

GOOD FRIDAY

A. Blood and water poured out

One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. John 19:31

GOOD FRIDAY

96. Which Old Testament prophet foretold this?

A. IsaiahB. JeremiahC. Zechariah

GOOD FRIDAY

C. Zechariah

“They will look on the one they have pierced.” Zechariah 12:10

GOOD FRIDAY

97. Who asked for Jesus’ body?

A. ZacchaeusB. NicodemusC. Joseph of Arimathea

GOOD FRIDAY

C. Joseph of Arimathea

As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Matthew 27:57-58

GOOD FRIDAY

98. Who helped Joseph bury Jesus’ body?

A. ZacchaeusB. NicodemusC. John

GOOD FRIDAY

B. Nicodemus

He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. John 19:39

GOOD FRIDAY

99. Who was watching these proceedings from a distance?

A. PilateB. The womenC. The disciples

GOOD FRIDAY

B. The women

The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how His body was laid in it. Luke 23:55

HOLY SATURDAY

100. What did the religious leaders ask Pilate to do Jesus’ tomb?

A. Seal the tombB. Move Jesus’ body to another tombC. Burn the tomb

HOLY SATURDAY

A. Seal the tomb

“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard. Matthew 26:65-66

BONUS: List the Seven Words of Christ from the Cross

1. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34

2. “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43

3. “Dear woman, here is your son…Here is your mother.” John 19:26-27

4. “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46

5. “I am thirsty.” John 19:28

6. “It is finished.” John 19:30

7. “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Luke 23:46

CLOSING PRAYER

Lord, for all that wrought my pardon,For Thy sorrows deep and sore,

For Thine anguish in the Garden,I will thank Thee evermore,

Thank Thee for Thy groaning, sighing,For Thy bleeding and Thy dying,

For that last triumphant cry,And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high. Amen.

TLH 151:7

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