Death and resurrection of Jesus 💀

Jesus Goes to the Temple

• Jesus entered the Temple in Jerusalem and began driving out those buying and selling.

• He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.

• He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the Temple courts.

• Jesus taught them: "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of robbers."

• The chief priests and teachers of the Law began looking for a way to kill him because they feared him; the crowd was amazed at his teaching.

Jesus Goes to the Temple Significance

• Shows Jesus' authority over the Temple and religious practices.

• Criticizes corruption and commercialization of worship, calling for pure devotion to God.

• Fulfillment of prophecy about zeal for God's house consuming the Messiah.

• Highlights the growing conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders.

• Prepares for Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice as the new way to access God.

The Plot Against Jesus

• The Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread were two days away.

• The chief priests and teachers of the Law were looking for a way to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.

• They said, "But not during the festival," they said, "or the people may riot."

The Plot Against Jesus Significance

• Shows the religious leaders' fear of the crowd and their political motivations.

• Reveals the growing determination to kill Jesus despite his innocence.

• Sets the stage for Jesus’ betrayal and arrest.

• Highlights the contrast between public admiration of Jesus and leadership corruption.

• Demonstrates how God's plan for salvation unfolds even through human evil.

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

• Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus.

• They were delighted and promised to give him money.

• Judas watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over when there was no crowd.

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus Significance

• Highlights the human weakness and temptation of even close followers.

• Judas' betrayal fulfills prophecy about the Messiah being betrayed.

• Shows how Jesus' suffering would involve personal betrayal.

• Reinforces the theme of misunderstanding and rejection of Jesus' true identity.

• Demonstrates that evil actions are part of the unfolding divine plan.

The Passover Meal and the Last Supper

• On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples asked Jesus where to prepare the Passover meal.

• Jesus sent two disciples, telling them they would meet a man carrying a jar of water who would show them a guest room.

• They prepared the meal; while eating, Jesus said, "One of you will betray me,"

• disciples were upset and began to ask him, one after the other, “Surely you don't mean me, do you?

• Jesus said it would’ve been better for the betrayer if he was never born

The last supper, bread and wine

• Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body

• he took a cup, gave thanks, and shared it, saying, "This is my blood of the covenant." They then sang a hymn and went to the Mount of Olives.

The Passover Meal and the Last Supper Significance

• Establishes the new covenant between God and humanity through Jesus' sacrifice.

• Bread and wine symbolize Jesus' body and blood, instituting the Eucharist.

• Highlights betrayal as part of the path to the cross.

• Jesus willingly embraces his role as the suffering servant.

• Prepares the disciples (and the Church) to remember and participate in Jesus' sacrifice.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

• Jesus told the disciples they will run away and leave him, ‘God will kill the shepherd, and the sheep will all be scattered.’

• He said he’ll be raised to life and go to Galilee ahead of them but Peter said, “i will never leave you, even if all the rest do”

• Jesus said to Peter, “I tell you before the rooster crows two times tonight, you will say three times you don’t know me.”

  Peter answered more strongly, “I will never say that, even if I have to die with you!” and the other disciples said the same

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial Significance

• Shows Jesus’ divine foreknowledge of events.

• Highlights human weakness and overconfidence in faith.

• Prepares Peter for repentance and future restoration.

• Reinforces that even leaders will fail, needing forgiveness.

• Emphasizes the loneliness and abandonment Jesus would experience.

Jesus prays in gethsemane

• Jesus and his disciples arrive at Gethsemane, he asks them to sit while he prays, taking Peter, James, and John further

• Overwhelmed with sorrow, Jesus prays to God, asking for the "cup of suffering" to be taken away, but ultimately submits to God's will ("not what I want, but what you want").

• Jesus returns to find Peter, James, and John asleep twice, despite his pleas for them to stay awake and pray against temptation, "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

• Jesus prays a third time with the same words, then returns with them still sleeping, unable to keep their eyes open

• He says the hour has come for Son of Man to be handed over to sinners, urging them to get up as his betrayer is at hand

Jesus prays in gethsemane Significance

• Highlights Jesus' humanity in facing fear and sorrow.

• Shows Jesus’ total obedience to God's will.

• Disciples' failure to stay awake symbolizes human weakness in times of trial.

• Emphasizes Jesus' isolation and suffering before the cross.

Jesus Before the Jewish Council

• Jesus was taken to the High Priest; the chief priests, elders, and teachers gathered.

• Peter followed at a distance and sat in the courtyard.

• The council sought evidence to put Jesus to death but found none.

• Many gave false testimony; their statements did not agree.

• The High Priest asked Jesus if he was the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One; Jesus replied, "I am," and said they would see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God.

• They accused him of blasphemy, condemned him to death, spat on him, and struck him.

Jesus Before the Jewish Council Significance

• Jesus openly declares his divine identity.

• Reveals the injustice and corruption of the religious leaders' trial.

• Highlights the fulfillment of prophecy about the suffering Messiah.

• Shows Jesus' calmness and authority even under false accusations.

• Marks the official religious rejection of Jesus as Messiah.

The Roman Trial and Mocking

• Early in the morning, the chief priests handed Jesus over to Pilate and he asked , "Are you the King of the Jews?"

• Jesus replied, "You have said so.” chief priests accused him of many things and Pilate was amazed at his silence

• Pilate offered to release one prisoner for the festival; the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus

• To satisfy the crowd, Pilate had Jesus flogged and handed him over to be crucified

• soldiers mocked Jesus, dressing him in purple robe and placing crown of thorns on his head; they struck him and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

The Roman Trial and Mocking Significance

• Shows Jesus' innocence and the injustice of his condemnation.

• Highlights the cruelty and humiliation Jesus suffered.

• Reveals the political pressure Pilate faced from the crowd.

• Jesus fulfills the role of the suffering servant silently accepting abuse.

• Demonstrates the contrast between worldly power and Jesus’ true kingship.

Jesus’ Crucifixion and Death

• Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus' cross.

• Jesus was crucified at nine in the morning at Golgotha ("Place of the Skull").

• The written charge read "The King of the Jews" and two criminals were crucified with him.

• Passersby and religious leaders mocked Jesus, telling him to save himself.

• Darkness covered the land from noon to three o'clock; Jesus cried, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" and breathed his last;

• the curtain of the Temple tore in two from top to bottom; the centurion declared, "Surely this man was the Son of God!"

Jesus’ Crucifixion and Death Significance

• Shows the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy about the suffering Messiah.

• The tearing of the Temple curtain symbolizes open access to God through Jesus.

• Jesus experiences complete human abandonment and agony.

• Confirms Jesus' divine identity even to Gentiles (the centurion).

• His death is the climax of God's plan for the salvation of humanity.

Jesus’ Burial

• It was Preparation Day; Joseph of Arimathea, a respected council member, boldly asked Pilate for Jesus' body.

• Pilate was surprised Jesus was already dead; after confirmation, he gave the body to Joseph.

• Joseph wrapped Jesus' body in linen and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock, rolling a stone against the entrance.

• Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.

Jesus’ Burial Significance

• Fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be buried among the rich.

• Joseph’s courage and devotion contrast with the cowardice of others.

• Confirms Jesus' real death, not merely unconsciousness.

• Prepares for the reality of the resurrection.

• Women witnesses reinforce the credibility of the burial account.

Jesus’ Resurrection

• After the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to anoint Jesus' body.

• Very early on the first day of the week, they went to the tomb and found the stone rolled away.

• Inside, a young man in a white robe told them “Don't be alarmed,” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is not here—he has been raised!

• He instructed them to tell the disciples and Peter that Jesus was going ahead to Galilee.

• The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.

Jesus’ Resurrection Significance

• Confirms Jesus' victory over death and fulfillment of his promises.

• Reveals Jesus as the Son of God with authority over life and death.

• The women’s fear and silence show the awe-inspiring nature of the resurrection.

• Emphasizes that the Good News must be proclaimed despite human fear.

• Begins the new era of salvation through the risen Christ.

Why did judas betray jesus

• angry and disappointed with jesus because he would not rebel against romans

• may have been jealous of jesus’ relationship with other disciples

• judas was carrying out work of god, jesus needed to die in order to give us forgiveness for our sins

• may have been out of greed, he was given 30 silver coins

Receiving communion on sunday is important agree

• Jesus commanded the disciples to remember him in bread and wine

• Participation in the Eucharist binds Christians in fellowship

• underpins Christian worship in many denominations, reminding us of the suffering and death of Jesus

• Some Christians believe that Holy Communion gives them spiritual nourishment for the week ahead.

• Holy Communion reminds us of the suffering and death of Christ

Receiving communion on sunday is important disagree

• There are many people who receive Holy Communion and it doesn’t make them better people

• People should focus on living like Christ.

• It is not necessary to receive Holy Communion in order to remember the death of Christ. Jesus’ death can be remembered through the study of scripture

• In other denominations (protestant) bread and wine do not change because they are symbols

Why jesus’ trial was unfair

• Jesus’ trial took place in the high priest’s house

• Jesus trial took place at night - trials that could result in execution could not take place at night

• Two witnesses accused Jesus of threatening to destroy the temple. False witnesses could be punished by death.

• High priest could not ask direct questions and jesus had no defence

Belief in resurrection agree

• Most of the disciples died as martyrs. They would not risk torture and death for a story they had just invented

• The authorities were not able to produce the body to prove them wrong

• The women watched where Joseph of Arimathea placed Jesus’ body. They would not forget what tomb he was placed in

• The Roman officer checked that Jesus was dead before Pilate allowed Jesus’ body to be handed over

Belief in resurrection disagree

• Jesus did not die, he was just unconscious due to terrible pain. He woke up when he was in the tomb and escaped with the help of the disciples.

• The disciples stole Jesus’ dead body because they couldn’t face being wrong after they had given up everything in their lives to follow him. They made the resurrection story up

• The women went to the wrong tomb, which is why it was empty.

• The women were so distressed and emotional that they imagined the angel

Judas was responsible for Jesus’ death

he betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and gave them the opportunity to arrest him

Pilate was responsible for Jesus’ death

• he sentenced Jesus to death even though he thought he was innocent.

• He knew that the religious leaders were jealous of Jesus but he wanted to prevent a riot.

• he was weak and gave in to the crowd, as the leader it was his decision so he is to blame

• releasing jesus could have caused a riot and loss of control of the city

The disciples were responsible for Jesus’ death

they did not defend Jesus, but instead ran away during his arrest. They were not present at his trials or his crucifixion

Crowd was responsible for Jesus’ death

• stirred up by the religious leaders, and asked for Barabbas to be released, shouting “Crucify him!”

• if they hadnt been fickle and turned he would have survived

• pilate left it in their hands to decide

Religious leaders were responsible for Jesus’ death

• they were jealous of Jesus’ popularity angered angered by laws he broke/ criticisms so plotted his death

• They did not believe he was the Messiah and they wanted him dead

• chief priest constantly accused jesus wrong and built up false case against him, leading to trial

• it was them who convinced pilate and the crowd to crucify jesus

God and jesus were responsible for Jesus’ death

• it was all part of God’s plan of salvation, he had to die for our sins and to bring us back into a relationship with God

• god has power over all things and allowed jesus to die

• jesus could have defended himself but remained obedient to his father

• jesus was aware his teachings were controversial but continued them anyway

• jesus knew one of his disciples were going to betray him but didnt stop it