The Christ Commission Ch 13

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What has contributed to Golgotha becoming a dumping ground?

The region's frequent heavy rains.

The view was too obscured for public executions.

Pilate's decision not to display executed criminals there.

People's laziness in transporting waste. (correct)

What does the name 'Golgotha' mean in Aramaic?

The hill

Place of execution

The skull (correct)

Common grave

Why did Pilate choose not to use Golgotha for public executions?

It was too far from the city.

It was deemed too sacred for executions.

It lacked sufficient visibility for spectators. (correct)

The terrain was unsuitable for crucifixions.

What remained evident in the soil at Golgotha, reflecting its history?

Remains of wooden crosses. Signup and view all the answers

What reason did Joseph give for not erecting a monument at Golgotha?

The shame of crucifixion is still present. Signup and view all the answers

What was used to remove the nails from Jesus' body?

A borrowed hammer from the soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph of Arimathea retrieve from the ground after Jesus was taken down from the cross?

The red seamless robe Signup and view all the answers

How did Joseph plan to pay for the red robe he retrieved?

By promising to deliver a gold aureus later Signup and view all the answers

What was Joseph's emotional state upon learning about Jesus' crucifixion?

He cried, sitting on a bale of wool Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph indicate about his feelings towards the garden after the discovery of the empty tomb?

He had lost interest and rarely visited Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph and Nicodemus use to prepare Jesus' body for burial?

Thick linen and heavy spices Signup and view all the answers

What was Shobi's position when he served in the Temple?

Captain Signup and view all the answers

What did the procurator initially refuse to do regarding Jesus' body?

Release the body before verification of death Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Caiaphas wanted guards at the tomb?

To ensure no followers could claim Jesus had risen. Signup and view all the answers

How long did Shobi serve as a Temple guard?

Ten years Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph want to bury Jesus in his own tomb?

He wanted to show his public love for Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What was Nicodemus' initial reaction regarding the burial of Jesus?

He insisted on providing a lavish burial Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Shobi's name?

He was named after a biblical warrior. Signup and view all the answers

What condition did Joseph place on Matthias regarding Shobi?

To keep Shobi's location a secret. Signup and view all the answers

What was said about the stone that sealed the tomb?

It was securely lodged and difficult to move Signup and view all the answers

How did Joseph feel about Nicodemus' trustworthiness?

He had known him and trusted his integrity Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Shem in the burial of Jesus?

He helped carry the body to the tomb Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph place over Jesus' face before leaving the tomb?

A linen napkin Signup and view all the answers

What did the women experience upon arriving at the empty tomb?

They encountered someone dressed in white Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus mean when he said a man must be born again to see the Kingdom of God?

A man must undergo a spiritual rebirth. Signup and view all the answers

How did Nicodemus and Joseph contribute to Jesus and his disciples?

By secretly financing their activities. Signup and view all the answers

What was Nicodemus's reaction when Caiaphas accused him?

He argued against judging without trial. Signup and view all the answers

What concern was raised about Joseph and Nicodemus after Jesus's burial?

They were blamed for the empty tomb. Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph and Nicodemus do after burying Jesus?

They prayed and meditated at Joseph's house. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the guards when they were sent to arrest Jesus?

They returned empty-handed. Signup and view all the answers

What type of garden did Nicodemus possess?

A magnificent display of horticultural artistry. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph especially not expect anyone to suspect him of following Jesus?

He had no family connections to reveal his actions. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason the authorities were particularly angered with Nicodemus and Joseph after the tomb was found empty?

They were suspected of aiding in the resurrection claims. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nicodemus feel after burying Jesus?

Torment and anguish over the loss. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily motivated Nicodemus to visit Jesus?

To seek consolation for his son's struggles Signup and view all the answers

How did Gorion, Nicodemus's son, respond to Jesus's advice about entering the Kingdom of God?

He felt grief and could not part with his possessions Signup and view all the answers

What was Nicodemus's social status?

A wealthy Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin Signup and view all the answers

What concern did Nicodemus have about visiting Jesus?

He was afraid of public scrutiny and harm to his reputation Signup and view all the answers

What did Gorion initially ask Jesus after being impressed by his teachings?

How to attain eternal life Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable physical characteristic of Nicodemus?

He had a full beard and shaggy eyebrows Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nicodemus bring Joseph with him to meet Jesus?

He lacked the courage to go alone Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion did Nicodemus reach regarding the qualifications of a prophet?

God chooses his messengers irrespective of their formal education or status Signup and view all the answers

What event in Gorion's life prompted him to seek Jesus?

Hearing of miraculous healings Signup and view all the answers

What type of environment did Nicodemus live in based on the description provided?

A grand mansion filled with ostentation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Golgotha

Golgotha was the site of Jesus' crucifixion, and it was called "the skull" in Aramaic
The hill's terrain was sandy and scarred, with animal droppings, weeds, and garbage
Due to the stench of death, Pilate stopped using it to display executed criminals
The common grave for unclaimed bodies was located at the foot of the hill
Joseph identified the spot where Jesus was crucified
The soil was pliant on the spot where the cross stood

Jesus' Burial

Joseph and Nicodemus (with their sons) removed Jesus from the cross
They used a hammer to remove the nails from Jesus' wrists and feet
Joseph took the body to the garden
The other criminals' bodies were disposed of in the common grave
Joseph retrieved Jesus’ robe from a soldier who stole it
Joseph and his sons placed the body in the tomb, wrapped in linen cloth and spices
The stone that closed the tomb was moved to Nicodemus' garden

Jesus' Arrest and Trial

Joseph and Shem went to the courtyard of Caiaphas to help Peter
Joseph was unaware of the trial taking place that night
Joseph was at his warehouse when he heard about the trial and Jesus' death
He obtained a written order from Pilate to claim Jesus' body
Joseph, Nicodemus, and his son carried the body to the garden tomb
The Sanhedrin blamed Joseph for the growth of Christianity

Nicodemus and Jesus

Nicodemus’ son Gorion was moved by Jesus' words in the Temple
Gorion wanted to follow Jesus, but he was attached to his possessions
Nicodemus, Joseph, and Gorion went to see Jesus because they were concerned
The visit was at night because Nicodemus wished to remain anonymous
Nicodemus was trying to learn more about Jesus and his teachings

Nicodemus and Joseph’s Relationship with Jesus

Nicodemus and Joseph were wealthy and powerful men in Jerusalem.
They believed Jesus was a man of God due to his miracles and teachings.
They secretly followed Jesus and contributed financially to his group.
Their support was unknown to the public.

Nicodemus’s Involvement in the Sanhedrin

He argued against arresting Jesus without a trial.
He faced accusations and ridicule from Caiaphas, the high priest.

Joseph’s Involvement in Jesus's Burial

He claimed Jesus's body for burial.
He faced suspicion and hostility from the authorities.

Nicodemus’s Garden

It was described as a magnificent display of horticultural artistry.
It contained a variety of flowers, ponds, and hedges.
Nicodemus claimed it helped him find perspective and peace.

Shobi’s Testimony

Shobi was the Temple guard who was assigned to guard Jesus's tomb.
He witnessed a strange and unexplained event while on guard duty.

Events in the Garden

Shobi witnessed a naked man approaching him near the tomb.
The man handed him a white linen cloth.
Shobi and his guards rolled away the stone and found the body missing.

Caiaphas’s Response

Caiaphas refused to believe Shobi's story and accused him of negligence and betrayal.
He bribed Shobi and the other guards to lie and claim the disciples stole the body.

Shobi’s Fates

Shobi fled and stayed with Nicodemus in his garden.
He stayed secluded from the outside world for six years.
His existence remained a secret to protect him from Caiaphas.

Shobi's Account

Shobi, a gardener, recounts his experience of seeing Jesus rise from the tomb.
He was present at the tomb during Jesus's burial.
He remembers seeing the stone roll away and Jesus appearing, radiant, clothed in white,
Shobi's reaction to the resurrection is disbelief and fear.
He flees the scene, crying out that Jesus has risen.
Shobi eventually finds himself at the garden and tomb, repeating the news.
He eventually wakes up in the home of Nicodemus.
He was fed, bathed, and given a place to rest by Nicodemus' servants.
He has been protected in Nicodemus's garden for the past five years.
Nicodemus is wary of visitors and only allows select individuals to view the garden and tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea brings visitors to the garden, including Matthias.
Over the past five years, approximately ten people have visited the garden, both men and women.
Shobi was allowed to talk to each visitor and share the story of Jesus’ resurrection.
All the visitors were sworn to secrecy by Joseph.
Shobi recalls some of the names of the visitors: Tolstoy, Augustine, Dante, Aquinas, Milton, and Joan.
Some of these visitors came from faraway lands.

Matthias' Departure

Matthias embraces Shobi and bids him farewell.
Shobi reciprocates with a blessing for Matthias.

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