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What does the passage suggest was the primary reason Jesus sacrificed his life?
What does the passage suggest was the primary reason Jesus sacrificed his life?
- To save humanity through atonement of sins. (correct)
- To establish a new political order.
- To demonstrate his own unwavering faith.
- To fulfill an ancient prophecy without deviation.
How does the passage portray the personal struggle Jesus underwent during his crucifixion?
How does the passage portray the personal struggle Jesus underwent during his crucifixion?
- Jesus struggled with death similar to all humans. (correct)
- Jesus was abandoned by everyone close to him.
- Jesus displayed superhuman strength until the very end.
- Jesus accepted his fate without showing emotion.
What detail does the passage provide regarding the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion?
What detail does the passage provide regarding the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion?
- Jesus was too weak to carry his cross. (correct)
- Jesus was betrayed by a close disciple.
- Jesus was publicly mocked by the crowds.
- Jesus was denied a fair trial by the Romans.
According to the passage, what was the accusation posted above Jesus' head during his crucifixion?
According to the passage, what was the accusation posted above Jesus' head during his crucifixion?
What key figure is mentioned as a witness to Jesus's death, according to the passage?
What key figure is mentioned as a witness to Jesus's death, according to the passage?
How does the passage describe the connection between the cross and Christianity?
How does the passage describe the connection between the cross and Christianity?
According to the passage, why is the cross no longer seen as only a sign of death?
According to the passage, why is the cross no longer seen as only a sign of death?
What significance does the passage attribute to Jesus extending his arms on the cross?
What significance does the passage attribute to Jesus extending his arms on the cross?
What concept does the passage introduce regarding Jesus' death?
What concept does the passage introduce regarding Jesus' death?
What types of sins does the passage suggest Jesus' death atoned for?
What types of sins does the passage suggest Jesus' death atoned for?
What action regarding Jesus does the passage imply the people took, rather than freeing him?
What action regarding Jesus does the passage imply the people took, rather than freeing him?
What does the passage say about the statements about the death of Jesus?
What does the passage say about the statements about the death of Jesus?
Where do people set crosses, according to the passage?
Where do people set crosses, according to the passage?
What do people wear around their necks relating to the crucifixion, as stated in the passage?
What do people wear around their necks relating to the crucifixion, as stated in the passage?
What is the implied relationship between the Gospels and the statements about the death of Jesus, according to the passage?
What is the implied relationship between the Gospels and the statements about the death of Jesus, according to the passage?
When considering the passage, what shift in perception does the text explain regarding the cross?
When considering the passage, what shift in perception does the text explain regarding the cross?
What underlying reason does the passage give for why Christians see the cross as a symbol of victory today?
What underlying reason does the passage give for why Christians see the cross as a symbol of victory today?
Considering the passage, what deeper theological meaning does Jesus' outstretched arms on the cross signify?
Considering the passage, what deeper theological meaning does Jesus' outstretched arms on the cross signify?
What does the passage suggest about the breadth of Jesus' atonement?
What does the passage suggest about the breadth of Jesus' atonement?
What essential message does the passage convey regarding sin and redemption?
What essential message does the passage convey regarding sin and redemption?
What pivotal role is attributed to the Holy Spirit?
What pivotal role is attributed to the Holy Spirit?
What significance does the passage ascribe to humans in relation to God's gift of salvation?
What significance does the passage ascribe to humans in relation to God's gift of salvation?
Why did the Jewish leaders want to get rid of Jesus?
Why did the Jewish leaders want to get rid of Jesus?
What event is associated with the symbolism of the Passover lamb each year?
What event is associated with the symbolism of the Passover lamb each year?
What is the paschal mystery?
What is the paschal mystery?
How did the Israelites avoid the death of their firstborn during the Passover?
How did the Israelites avoid the death of their firstborn during the Passover?
What is significant about Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey?
What is significant about Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey?
Who betrayed Jesus during Holy Week?
Who betrayed Jesus during Holy Week?
What is the suggested reason for Jesus's entry into Jerusalem despite the known danger?
What is the suggested reason for Jesus's entry into Jerusalem despite the known danger?
How can people be 'at one' with God?
How can people be 'at one' with God?
What role did the Father have?
What role did the Father have?
How is St. John typically described?
How is St. John typically described?
Which writings are traditionally attributed to St. John?
Which writings are traditionally attributed to St. John?
When is St. John's feast day celebrated?
When is St. John's feast day celebrated?
In what significant events was John involved alongside Peter and James?
In what significant events was John involved alongside Peter and James?
What did Jesus entrust to John on the cross?
What did Jesus entrust to John on the cross?
Who were John's brother apostles?
Who were John's brother apostles?
What choice is available to people?
What choice is available to people?
What were John and James before becoming apostles?
What were John and James before becoming apostles?
How did some people greet Jesus when he entered the city?
How did some people greet Jesus when he entered the city?
What did Jesus institute at the Last Supper, according to the passage?
What did Jesus institute at the Last Supper, according to the passage?
What is the Triduum, as mentioned in the passage, and when is it observed?
What is the Triduum, as mentioned in the passage, and when is it observed?
In the Garden of Gethsemane, what did Jesus ask of God?
In the Garden of Gethsemane, what did Jesus ask of God?
Who helped Jesus carry the cross?
Who helped Jesus carry the cross?
According to the passage, what choice did Pontius Pilate present to the crowd?
According to the passage, what choice did Pontius Pilate present to the crowd?
What accusation was made against Jesus before Pontius Pilate?
What accusation was made against Jesus before Pontius Pilate?
What actions did soldiers take against Jesus after he was taken to Pontius Pilate?
What actions did soldiers take against Jesus after he was taken to Pontius Pilate?
Who betrayed Jesus in the Garden of Olives?
Who betrayed Jesus in the Garden of Olives?
According to the passage, Jesus's blood poured out for what purpose?
According to the passage, Jesus's blood poured out for what purpose?
According to the 'Did You Know?' section, what term is used to describe how Jesus freed humans from sin?
According to the 'Did You Know?' section, what term is used to describe how Jesus freed humans from sin?
What was the general disposition of the crowd towards Jesus while he was on the cross?
What was the general disposition of the crowd towards Jesus while he was on the cross?
Besides Mary, which apostle stood watching the crucifixion?
Besides Mary, which apostle stood watching the crucifixion?
What specific act did Roman soldiers commit while Jesus was dying on the cross?
What specific act did Roman soldiers commit while Jesus was dying on the cross?
What statement did Jesus make from the cross regarding Mary and John?
What statement did Jesus make from the cross regarding Mary and John?
According to the account, what request did one of the crucified thieves make of Jesus?
According to the account, what request did one of the crucified thieves make of Jesus?
What was the inscription posted over Jesus' head on the cross?
What was the inscription posted over Jesus' head on the cross?
Who took Jesus' body down from the cross and buried it?
Who took Jesus' body down from the cross and buried it?
In what manner was Jesus buried after his death?
In what manner was Jesus buried after his death?
What does the passage indicate about the other apostles during Jesus' crucifixion?
What does the passage indicate about the other apostles during Jesus' crucifixion?
Which of the following statements did Jesus make while on the cross?
Which of the following statements did Jesus make while on the cross?
What was the Israelites' initial reaction to the hardship they faced during the Exodus?
What was the Israelites' initial reaction to the hardship they faced during the Exodus?
What action did God instruct Moses to take so that the bitten Israelites could be saved?
What action did God instruct Moses to take so that the bitten Israelites could be saved?
How does the story of the bronze serpent relate to the Christian faith?
How does the story of the bronze serpent relate to the Christian faith?
What is the significance of a serpent twisted around a pole as a symbol?
What is the significance of a serpent twisted around a pole as a symbol?
What is the purpose of the Stations of the Cross?
What is the purpose of the Stations of the Cross?
What is the central theme conveyed in the prayer recited at each Station of the Cross?
What is the central theme conveyed in the prayer recited at each Station of the Cross?
How does the act of the Israelites complaining in the desert reflect on human nature?
How does the act of the Israelites complaining in the desert reflect on human nature?
What underlying theological concept is suggested when Christians look to Jesus on the cross similarly to how the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent for healing?
What underlying theological concept is suggested when Christians look to Jesus on the cross similarly to how the Israelites looked at the bronze serpent for healing?
How might the Stations of the Cross, as a practice, shape an individual's understanding of suffering and sacrifice?
How might the Stations of the Cross, as a practice, shape an individual's understanding of suffering and sacrifice?
How does the symbol of the serpent on ambulances connect historical narratives with contemporary applications?
How does the symbol of the serpent on ambulances connect historical narratives with contemporary applications?
Flashcards
Jesus' Sacrifice
Jesus' Sacrifice
Jesus sacrificed his life willingly to save humanity.
Gospel Truths
Gospel Truths
All statements about Jesus' death in the Gospels are true.
Symbolism of the Cross
Symbolism of the Cross
The cross symbolizes Christianity and victory over death.
Atonement on the Cross
Atonement on the Cross
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Arms Extended
Arms Extended
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St. John's Invitations
St. John's Invitations
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Salvation Through Holy Spirit
Salvation Through Holy Spirit
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Passover Lamb
Passover Lamb
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Seder
Seder
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Jesus' Jerusalem Entry
Jesus' Jerusalem Entry
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Judas' Betrayal
Judas' Betrayal
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Paschal Mystery
Paschal Mystery
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Sin and Reconciliation
Sin and Reconciliation
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John's Writings
John's Writings
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The Last Supper
The Last Supper
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Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
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The Triduum
The Triduum
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Mount of Olives
Mount of Olives
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Barabbas
Barabbas
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Mount Calvary
Mount Calvary
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New Covenant
New Covenant
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Redeemer
Redeemer
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Jesus' Crucifixion
Jesus' Crucifixion
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Inscription on the Cross
Inscription on the Cross
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Jesus and Mary
Jesus and Mary
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Jesus's Final Words
Jesus's Final Words
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Burial of Jesus
Burial of Jesus
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Forgiveness on the Cross
Forgiveness on the Cross
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Words of Abandonment
Words of Abandonment
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Jesus said 'I'm thirsty'
Jesus said 'I'm thirsty'
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"It Is Finished"
"It Is Finished"
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The Bronze Serpent
The Bronze Serpent
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Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
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Symbol on Ambulances
Symbol on Ambulances
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Study Notes
- During the Exodus, the Israelites lacked food and water in the desert.
- They spoke out against God and Moses.
- Venomous snakes then appeared and bit the Israelites, resulting in deaths.
- The people confessed to Moses, admitting they had sinned by complaining.
- They asked Moses to pray for them.
- God instructed Moses to craft a serpent model and place it on a pole.
- Moses made a bronze serpent and raised it on a pole.
- Anyone who was bitten only needed to look at it to live.
- Christians view Jesus's crucifixion as parallel to the serpent on the pole, because he rescued them from death. (cf. Num 21:1-9)
BTW
- The symbol of a serpent coiled around a pole appears on many ambulances.
- This imagery references the bronze serpent story (cf. Num 21:1-9).
- It stands as a symbol for the healing profession.
From My Heart
- Stations of the Cross involve 14 crosses placed around a church, either above pictures or statues.
- They serve as a tool for prayer about Jesus's death. (See page 239.)
- The following prayer is recited at each station: "We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."
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