Jesus Passion Narratives, Key Figures, and Theological Concepts in Christian Scripture

What are the passion narratives?

The oldest account by Jesus proclaimed by the early Church.

Who was the chief priest at the time of Jesus's Passion?

Caiaphas.

What was Judas' motive for betraying Jesus according to the Gospel of John?

Judas betrayed him for 30 silver coins.

What Jewish feast did the Institution of the Eucharist coincide with?

Passover.

What did Jesus's last supper establish?

A new covenant.

What does Jesus mean when he prays that the Father would remove his cup of pain and death?

He prays that the Father will help him through the suffering he is about to endure.

What was the Sanhedrin?

The supreme legislative and judicial body of the Jewish people in Jesus' day.

How is blasphemy defined?

Any thought, word, or act that expresses hatred or contempt for Christ, God, the Church, saints, or holy things.

Why did religious leaders think Jesus committed blasphemy?

Because Jesus claimed to be the Son of God.

True or False: Jesus correctly predicted that Peter would deny knowing him three times.

True.

What is sedition?

Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

What does the phrase 'Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani' mean?

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me.

Who did not abandon Jesus at his Crucifixion?

Mary, Mary Magdalene, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

Who provided Jesus with a tomb?

Joseph of Arimathea.

What is the primary way we participate in the mystery of redemption?

The Sacrament.

What are the two primary gifts Jesus' Death and Resurrection provide to human beings?

Forgiveness of sins and eternal life (salvation).

True or False: The Church teaches that we must regard as guilty all those who continue to relapse into their sins regarding who is responsible for Jesus' Death.

True.