Death And Resurrection Flashcards
(21 cards)
Significance of the last supper
- the last supper is the Origin of the Christian Eucharist where Jesus told us to do in memory of him which we do in mass during holy communion.
- Jesus foretold that one of his disciples would betray him and as this turns out to be judas we provide comfort in that fact that what Jesus says is reliable and true.
- it gave the Passover meal new meaning when Jesus breaks the bread and to remember it as his body to remember the wine as his blood. It’s a new promise towards disciples
- Jesus predicted peters denial to his disciples and this then became true and fulfilled the prophesies.
Problems of prayers in gethsemane for Christians today
- Jesus was very troubled and distressed, this is not expected from god it makes it difficult for Christians to understand why he behaved like such a frighten human
- why is God allowing his son to go through pain, God is meant to be omni-benevolent
- Jesus shows lack in faith if he is asking god to take away his suffering yet he complains at his disciples for lacking faith. People struggle with the idea that Jesus didn’t have faith.
- Jesus questions gods actions, Jesus is meant to be apart of the trinity therefore he is god. He does not need to be praying to his father.
The significance of trail before high priest
- Jesus admitted to being he messiah, the first time he has openly done so
- the trail was unfair, as there was no actually evidence and the high priest knew Jesus was innocent but gave in to the crowd to please them
- Jesus kept quiet and don’t bother to save himself because he knew it had to be completed to fulfil the prophecies
How does the trail before the high priest affect Christians attitudes to justic
•the trail wasn’t fair but Jesus was never given a fair trail, it gives Christians hope during unfair situations
The significance of the burial
- encourages Christians to believe that Jesus really did die as he Mary Magdalene witnessed his dead body and that he really did raise for the dead
- it reflects Jesus’ humanity, he experience every aspect of being human.
- it fulfils the prophecies to allow the resurrection to happen so Christa is could be joined with god after death
Last supper is important for Christians today
- forms the base of Eucharist services in church as communion, bringing Christians together to celebrate
- transubstantiation- Christians believe that they are actually receiving Jesus broke body and blood.
- Jesus said to do it in memory of him. Therefore Catholics are following his request so they are foreseen as good Christians.
- creates new meaning to the Passover festival as a new covenant with God is created.
Importance of the crucifixion for Christians today
- shows Jesus’ compassion for us, as he went through the so much suffering so that we could have eternal life in heaven with god
- the pain and suffering Jesus went through gives comfort to Christians through tough times, as he resurrected and survived even death.
- if was part of gods plan for Jesus to become the messiah
- it was the means by which the forgiveness of sins is achieved
Significance of the resurrection for Christians today
- it forms basic beliefs and is said at mass called the creed
- gives Christians hope I life after death and they too will have a resurrection
- is all part of gods plan
- Jesus rose on the third day like he said he would, shows Jesus is the messiah.
Different attitudes towards judas
- as a traitor, betrayed Jesus for money.
- he may have been arrested before and his betrayal was a deal of being released
- judas wanted Jesus to fulfil the prophecies therefore acted out in friendship and handed him over
- Matthew accounts that judas took his own life after the arrest, which shows he was truly sorry
Blasphemy
Associating oneself with god/language or deeds which insult god
Upper room
Where the last supper took place
Crucifixion
The roman death penalty suffered by Jesus when he was nailed to the cross
Golgotha
The place of the skull; the place where Jesus was crucified
Gethsemane
The place where Jesus was arrested
Feast of the unleavened bread
The first day of the Passover festival
Sanhedrin
The supreme Jewish council which found Jesus guilt of blasphemy
Judas
The disciple that betrayed Jesus
Passover
Jewish festival of celebrating the release from Egypt
Pontius pilot
The roman procurator of Judea at the time of Jesus
Last supper
The last meal Jesus ate with his disciples
High priest
The chief Jewish leader at the time of Jesus
