Jesus' Resurrection and New Life

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What does the shape of Easter lilies, resembling trumpets, symbolize?

  • The purity of the season
  • The season of new life
  • The announcement, 'He is risen!' (correct)
  • The royalty of Jesus

Jesus's resurrection was identical to Lazarus's, where both returned to their previous life and would experience death again.

False (B)

What power did Jesus grant the apostles on Easter night, along with the greeting "Peace be with you?"

the power to forgive sins

The paschal mystery celebrated at Easter centers on the death and __________ of Jesus.

<p>resurrection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following figures with their role or significance relating to the resurrection:

<p>Mary Magdalene = First to see the risen Jesus Thomas = Doubted the resurrection until he saw Jesus Apostles = Hid in fear but later witnessed Jesus St. Stephen = One of the first deacons, stoned for his faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the apostles hiding on Easter night?

<p>They feared being captured (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The apostles immediately believed Mary Magdalene's account of the empty tomb.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Jesus now in relation to his Father?

<p>at the Father's right hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the narratives, after his resurrection, Jesus appeared to more than __________ people at one time.

<p>five hundred</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symbols with their association to Easter:

<p>Lilies = Resurrection and new life Eggs = New beginnings and potential Butterflies = Transformation and resurrection Rabbits = New life and fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus do to prove he was not a ghost to the apostles?

<p>He showed them his wounds and ate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saul, who later became the Apostle Paul, was initially a follower of Jesus.

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What is the meaning of the Hebrew word “Alleluia?”

<p>Praise the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

After his resurrection and before his ascension, Jesus remained on Earth for __________ days.

<p>forty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following people with the correct descriptions:

<p>Ananias = Cured Saul's blindness Saul = Persecuted followers of Christ, later became Paul Moses = Freed by Jesus from place of the dead Augustine = Said a Christian should be an alleluia from head to toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus commission the apostles to do before his ascension?

<p>Spread the Good News (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Shroud of Turin is definitively proven to be the burial shroud of Jesus.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Old Testament figures were freed when Jesus went to the place of the dead?

<p>Abraham and Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Gospels recount that women brought _______ to anoint Jesus' body, only to find the tomb empty.

<p>spices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the event or location with its significance in the Easter narrative:

<p>Empty Tomb = Evidence of Jesus's resurrection Emmaus = Jesus appeared to two disciples Ascension = Jesus returned to his Father in heaven Damascus = Saul's conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Paschal Mystery

The paschal mystery of Jesus' death and resurrection is central to Christian faith. It validates Jesus' claims and promises of divine and eternal life for believers.

Witness of Resurrection

No one witnessed Jesus' resurrection, but the empty tomb and later appearances confirmed it. He rose to a new, eternal life, different from previous resuscitations.

Post-Resurrection Appearances

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, the apostles, and others, offering proof of his new life. These encounters reinforce the reality of his resurrection.

The Ascension

After 40 days, Jesus ascended to heaven, promising to return. He now intercedes for humanity, and his kingdom's full establishment awaits his second coming and final judgment.

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"Alleluia"

A Hebrew expression meaning "Praise the Lord," used especially during Easter celebrations.

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St. Paul's Conversion

Originally Saul, he persecuted Christians, but a vision of Jesus led to his conversion. He became a key apostle, spreading the Gospel.

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Easter Lily

Symbolizes Jesus's resurrection and new life, blooming in spring, shaped like trumpets announcing the risen Christ, and white for purity.

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Easter Symbols

The Easter symbols are butterflies, eggs and rabbits. Butterflies represent a new creature, eggs new life, and rabbits fertility.

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St. Stephen

The Apostles appointed good men to be deacons. St. Stephen was accused of speaking against God. He had a vision, but was stoned to death.

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Study Notes

  • Jesus' resurrection offers the possibility of new, eternal life.
  • Easter lilies symbolize Jesus's resurrection, representing new life, announcing "He is risen!," and purity.
  • Lilies, like Jesus, emerge from seeming death to new life.
  • The paschal mystery of Jesus's death and resurrection is central to the Christian faith.
  • Jesus's resurrection confirms his claims, proving he is the Son of God.
  • Belief in Jesus' resurrection assures a share in divine life, grace, and everlasting life in heaven.
  • The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be Jesus's burial shroud.
  • Before his Resurrection, Jesus freed the faithful from the realm of the dead mentioned in the Apostles' Creed.

Jesus's New Life

  • No one witnessed Jesus's resurrection, but his empty tomb and burial clothes were found, and people later saw him.
  • Jesus's resurrection differed from others as he rose to a new, eternal life.
  • His glorified body still bore the wounds of his crucifixion.

The Discovery

  • Accounts of the resurrection's discovery vary in the Gospels.
  • Women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body.
  • They found the stone rolled away and were told by angels that Jesus had risen.
  • Jesus appeared to the women, instructing them to tell the apostles.
  • Peter and John verified the empty tomb.
  • Mary Magdalene found the empty tomb and, after initially mistaking Jesus for the gardener, recognized him when he spoke her name.

Appearance to the Apostles

  • The apostles were hiding, fearing capture, when Jesus appeared to them.
  • Jesus appeared in a locked room, greeting them with "Peace be with you".
  • He showed them his wounds and ate to prove he was alive, then gave them the power to forgive sins.
  • Thomas doubted the resurrection, but Jesus returned and let him touch his wounds.
  • The apostles witnessed that Jesus is alive, forming the foundation of faith.

A Catholic VIP: St. Stephen

  • St. Stephen was one of seven deacons appointed by the apostles.
  • Stephen was accused of speaking against God and Moses.
  • He had a vision of God's glory and Jesus during his trial.
  • St. Stephen was stoned to death while praying for his persecutors.

Other Appearances

  • Jesus joined two disciples on the road to Emmaus, explaining the scriptures.
  • The disciples recognized Jesus when he broke bread with them, after which he disappeared.
  • Jesus also appeared to Peter.
  • St. Paul mentioned that the risen Jesus appeared to over 500 people at one time.

The Ascension

  • After 40 days, Jesus commissioned the apostles to spread the Gospel.
  • He ascended to heaven to be with God.
  • In heaven, Jesus intercedes for the Church.
  • "Alleluia" means "Praise the Lord" and is sung especially at Easter
  • Saul persecuted followers of Jesus before converting.
  • On the road to Damascus, Saul was blinded by a light and heard Jesus's voice.
  • Ananias cured Saul and foretold that he would be God's witness.
  • Saul became known as Paul.

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