PW ~ Easter Bible Study

This is a bible study recognizing Easter. Since this swap is not profile based, you can get started now on your reading, which will give you plenty of time until the due date. I will post the answers in the forum after everyone has sent.

You should read the following scriptures to prepare you for Easter and to answer the questions:

Matthew 21:1-8, Matthew 26:15-75, Matthew 27:6-54

Mark 11:1-8, Mark 14:69-70, Mark 15:6-39, Mark 16:9

Luke 19:19-36, Luke 22:10-57, Luke 23:18-47

John 12:12-15, John 18:10-27, 40, John 19:20-42

For this swap, you will be answering bible study questions.

I hope you enjoy this bible study.

Here are your questions:

1. What was the Jewish feast which was being celebrated the week Christ was crucified?

2. When Jesus entered Jerusalem during what is known as His Triumphal Entry, what animal was He riding on?

3. Why is the Sunday before the resurrection called Palm Sunday?

4. Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant in an attempt to protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?

5. What was the name of the high priest’s servant who had his ear cut off by the disciple and subsequently reattached by Jesus?

6. How many times did Peter deny Christ after he abandoned the Lord?

7. How many pieces of silver did Judas trade the life of Jesus for?

8. How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?

9. In repentance Judas returned the money to the priests that he was given as the price of betrayal of the Lord and then did what?

10. The priests took the money that Judas had returned to them and did what with it?

11. Who was surprisingly released before Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death?

12. What did Pilate’s wife counsel him to do concerning Jesus?

13. A man named Simon was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus. In Mark 15 we are told the names of Simon’s two sons. What were their names?

14. What was the inscription above the cross?

15. Can you quote 4 of the 7 statements recorded in the Bible that Christ said from the cross?

16. Following the statements of Jesus on the cross, there was a statement by a Roman soldier concerning Christ. What was it?

17. What happened in the Temple as a sign that the death of Jesus had made way for the individual believer to approach God?

18. When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?

19. In John 19 two men helped prepare the body of Christ for burial. One is said to have been a secret disciple and another secretly came to Jesus early in His ministry to ask question. Who were these men?

20. Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?

Please be sure to rate your partner a 5 if they send you the answers to the 20 questions. Please do your best to answer them all. If you are unable to answer all of the questions it WILL NOT affect your rating.

Remember to include your username, group name and the name of the swap. Only people with well filled out profiles may participate in this swap. I will be checking the night before partners are assigned.

Feel free to ask me if you have any questions.