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Easter Trivia

We haven’t had trivia for a while. To remedy that, we will celebrate easter this Sunday with some bible trivia on the events shortly before, during, and after the crucifixion. Enjoy!

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Questions

  1. 1. What was the Jewish feast being celebrated at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion?
  2. 2. What animal did Jesus ride when he entered Jerusalem and why?
  3. 3. Why is the Sunday before easter called Palm Sunday?
  4. 4. Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant and what was the servants name?
  5. 5. How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
  6. 6. How much was Judas paid to betray Jesus?
  7. 7. How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers coming to arrest Jesus?
  8. 8. Judas later returned the money to the priests he was paid to betray Jesus. What did they do with the money?
  9. 9. How did Judas kill himself?
  10. 10. Who was released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?
  11. 11. What did the inscription say above Jesus on the cross and in which languages?
  12. 12. What was the last thing Jesus said from the cross?
  13. 13. As Jesus was on the cross, a darkness came over the land. How long did it last?
  14. 14. What were the names of the two men to helped prepare the body of Jesus for burial?
  15. 15. Who were the Three Marys present at the crucifixion?
  16. 16. Who were the Three Marys present at the tomb?
 
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Answers

  1. 1. Passover
  2. 2. A donkey. At the time, it was customary for the king to ride a horse in time of war and a donkey in time of peace. (Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:28-35; John 12:12-15)
  3. 3. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, people covered the road before him with garments and palm fronds. (Matthew 21:8; Mark 11:8; Luke 19:35, 36; John 12:12, 13).
  4. 4. Peter, Malchus (John 18:10)
  5. 5. Three (Luke 22:54-57; Mark 14:69, 70; Matthew 26:73-75; John 18:13-27)
  6. 6. 30 pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:15)
  7. 7. He kissed him. (Matthew 26:47-49)
  8. 8. They bought a potter’s field, which is where unclaimed bodies are buried. (Matthew 27:6-8)
  9. 9. Hanging (Matthew 27:3-5)
  10. 10. Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18; John 18:40)
  11. 11. “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” in Aramaic, Greek and Latin (Luke 19:19-20)
  12. 12. Two different answers are given in the bible: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) and “It is finished.” (John 19:30)
  13. 13. Three hours – from noon to three in the afternoon (Luke 23:44)
  14. 14. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (John 19:38-42)
  15. 15. Mary (mother of Jesus), Mary Magdalene, Mary of Clopas (also known as Mary, the mother of James) (John 19:25)
  16. 16. Mary Magdelene, Mary of Clopas and Mary Salome (Mark 16:1)
 

Source for most questions: What Christians Want to Know

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