Lesson 6: Crucifixtion

Question 1

How did Jesus experience pain if he was fully God?

Answer 1

• Jesus was also fully human: so he experienced pain.

Question 2

Who said that Jesus was innocent before he died?

Answer 2

• A Roman Centurion (leader)
• He said Jesus was the son of God*

Question 3

Who had the job of burying Jesus?

Answer 3

• Joseph of Arimathea had the job of burrying Jesus.

Question 4

Why was Jesus’ burrial rushed?

Answer 4

• Jesus’ burrial was rushed as the Sabath was about to begin.

Question 5

What was the “sabath?”

Answer 5

• The “sabath” was a religious observance.

Question 6

Why was Jesus’ crucuifixtion important? (4 points)

Answer 6

• Christians sins will be forgiven if they sincerely repent
• God understands suffering
• Christians accept suffering is a part of life.
• Fulfilled prophecies about the Messiah.

Question 7

Who gave a tomb to Jesus?

Answer 7

• Joseph of Arimathea gave a tomb to Jesus.

Question 8

What is “crucifixion”?

Answer 8

• Crucifixion is a Roman form of execution.

Question 9

Why did the Jews want to kill Jesus?

Answer 9

• Jews wanted to kill Jesus because he claimed to be God (blasphemy.)

Question 10

How did the Jews convince Pontius Pilate to kill Jesus?

Answer 10

• The Jews said Jesus had a lot of follwers and would take over.

Question 11

Who was “Pontius Pilate?”

Answer 11

• The Roman governor who decided to kill Jesus.

Question 12

What did Jesus wear on his head when he was crucified?

Answer 12

• Jesus wore a crown of thorns.

Question 13

What did the Jews call Jesus to mock his “crown of thorns”?

Answer 13

• The Jews mocked Jesus by calling him: “The King of the Jews.”

Question 14

What is the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?

Answer 14

• The name of the place where Jesus was crucified was called “The Place of the Skull.”

Question 15

Give the Gospel Quote that states Jesus’ last words.

Answer 15

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Luke 23:46

Question 16

What is the importance of the soldiers not breaking Jesus’ legs?

Answer 16

• This fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah.

Question 17

Why did Jesus only take a few hours to die? (2 points)

Answer 17

• He had a weak body (poverty)
• Whipped/ tortured before being on cross.

Question 18

What did the Roman soldiers do to ensure Jesus was dead?

Answer 18

• The Roman soldiers put a spear through Jesus to ensure he was dead.

Question 19

Why did the Roman soldiers cover Jesus’ tomb with a stone?

Answer 19

• They did this to ensure no one would steal the body and claim he “rose from the dead.”

Question 20

What are the 3 ways Jesus physically suffered during the crucifixion?

Answer 20

• Whipped
• Asphyxiation
• Nails on hands/ feet

Question 21

What are the 3 ways Jesus emotionally suffered during the crucifixion?

Answer 21

• Helpless: died in front of follwers.
• His mother was present
• Humiliation: people mocked him.