The Last Seven Words of Jesus/Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does Jesus’ death on the Cross primarily convey?
Jesus’ death primarily conveys His unconditional love for the Father and for us.
Why did Jesus die on the Cross?
Jesus died for our salvation, saving us from our sins.
Did God the Father want Jesus to die?
No, Jesus’ death was not because the Father wanted Him to die, but to fulfill God’s promise of salvation.
What does Jesus’ death on the Cross lead to?
It is a prelude to His Resurrection and an expression of His saving love for us.
They lead us to a deeper understanding of the reason for Jesus’ death on the Cross.
the Last Seven Words of Jesus importance
How do we know the Last Seven Words of Jesus?
They are recorded in the four Gospels:
• Matthew and Mark give the fourth word.
• John gives the third, fifth, and sixth words.
• Luke gives the first, second, and last words.
What are the Seven Last Words of Jesus?
- Luke 23:33-34 – “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.”
- Luke 23:43 – “In truth I tell you: this day you will be with me in paradise.”
- John 19:26-27 – “Woman, there is your Son… there is your mother.”
- Matthew 27:46 – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
- John 19:28 – “I thirst.”
- John 19:30 – “It is finished.”
- Luke 23:46 – “Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.”
“Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.”
- Luke 23:33-34
“In truth I tell you: this day you will be with me in paradise.”
- Luke 23:43 –
- John 19:26-27 –
“Woman, there is your Son… there is your mother.”
- Matthew 27:46 –
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
- John 19:28
“I thirst.”
“It is finished.”
- John 19:30
“Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.”
- Luke 23:46 –
How is Jesus’ tremendous self-surrender remembered?
Through the celebration of the Eucharist, which is always a memorial of His sacrifice.
What is the most important truth in our Christian faith?
The mystery of Jesus’ resurrection.
A reenactment of Jesus meeting Mary after His resurrection.
Salubong (encounter)
A celebration in the church.
Easter Mass
How is the Feast of Jesus’ Resurrection celebrated in the Philippines?
- Salubong (encounter) – A reenactment of Jesus meeting Mary after His resurrection.
- Easter Mass – A celebration in the church.
It marks His passage from death to a new, definitive, glorified life.
the Resurrection of Jesus
What are the three perspectives of the Resurrection?
- As a passage – An event in human history.
- As glorified life – The new, eternal life of the Risen Christ.
- As an act of the Blessed Trinity – God’s power raising Jesus from the dead.
What is the message of Jesus’ Resurrection?
The Resurrection is both the proof and the Good News of our faith.
What does the Resurrection prove about Jesus?
It proves that Jesus Christ is a living God, calling us to have a living faith.
What are the five key truths about Christ’s Resurrection?
- It confirmed everything Christ taught and did.
- It fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the Savior.
- It confirmed Jesus’ divinity.
- It brought us a share in new life.
- It is the principle and source of our future resurrection.