The Passion and Death of Jesus Christ (Toben)

Why was Jesus seen as a threat in John? Jesus claims that he is "__ ____", he calls God his _______.

I AM; Father

(The Passion "Theological Themes) Look to _________ to see ho wJesus is the Suffering Servant. "Because of his affliction be shall see the light in fullness of days; Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear...Because he surrendered himself to death and was counted among the wicked; And he shall take away the sins of many, and win pardon for their offenses"

Isaiah

These were ______'s last words: - To those crucifying him: "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34) - To the repentant thief: "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43)

Jesus

(The Passion "Theological Themes) (Jesus the Paschal Lamb) The Gospel of (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) clearly points to this theology as John the Baptist points to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Also, Jesus dies at the same time as the Passover Lambs are being slaughtered

John

In (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John), Jesus is in control and there is no mention of Simon.

John

Jesus' Final Word's in (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) - To his mother: "Woman, here is your son"; and to the beloved disciple: "Here is your mother." (John 19:26-27) - In order to fulfill scripture: "I am thirsty." (John 19:28) See Psalm 22 - After receiving a drink of vinegar: "It is finished." (John 19:30)

John

This is (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John)'s passion: the EXALTATION of Jesus, how he remains in charge, driving the all action, completing the will of the Father, and being glorified as he is lifted up

John's

Washing of the Apostles Feet is only in (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) Then he tells them, "I have given you an ___________, that you also should do as I have done to you"

John; example

__________ ___ ______________, takes the body of Jesus to his tomb. However, because of the time of day they had to do so speedily as the __________ was near. Jewish custom (would/would not) allow work on the Sabbath as to anoint the body.

Joseph of Arimathea; Sabbath; would not

Since Jesus was condemned for claiming to be "______ __ ____ _____," the soldiers mock him with the symbols of royal power and authority, including a scarlet (or purple) cloak, a crown (of thorns), and a reed (instead of a scepter).

King of the Jews

Why was Jesus seen as a threat in the Synoptic Gospels? In Matthew's Infancy Narrative, Jesus is already seen as the _______ __ ____ ______. Jesus questions the religious leaders __________ and claims __________ of his own.

King of the Jews; authority; authority

(The Passion "Theological Themes)Jesus is the _______ ___ _____ which takes away the sins of the world.

Lamb of God

ONLY (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) gives evidence of the Passover tradition of blessing multiple cups of wine

Luke

Only (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) (and Paul) has Jesus explicitly say, "Do this in remembrance of me"

Luke

Only (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) has much more dialogue during the Last Supper, including Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial

Luke

This is (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John)'s passion: the INNOCENCE, of Jesus, how Pilate said he did not deserve death, and others (Herod Antipas, centurion, repentant thief) also recognizes his innocence.

Luke's

Jesus sends some disciples (only (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) says it was Peter and John) into Jerusalem to prepare for his last meal; in (John/all three synoptics)

Luke; all three synoptics

(Matthew/Mark/Luke/Mark) is the only Gospel that records the words of Jesus to the women, Some theologians point to Jesus compassion for the women. However, this gospel has strong prophecies about the destruction of Jerusalem see (13:35 and 19:41-44). This is Jesus final __________ to the people of Jerusalem about the future destruction of the city.

Luke; warning

This is (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John)'s passion: the SUFFERING of Jesus, how he was tragically rejected, unfairly condemned, viciously beaten, horribly insulted, and cruelty mistreated by groups.

Mark's

This is (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John)'s passion: the KINGSHIP of Jesus, how the de facto ruling powers (esp. Pilate & Caiphas) conspired to get rid of someone they saw as a political threat

Matthew's

In all three Synoptics, Judas Iscariot agrees to betray Jesus to the chief priests, but only (Matthew/Mark/Luke) specifies that it was for "thirty pieces of silver," and only (Matthew/Mark/Luke) mentions the influence of Satan on Judas

Matthew; Luke

The Passion is an important part of the ___________ __________. As Jesus suffered and died for the atonement of humanity's sin.

Paschal Mystery

When the religious leaders plot to kill Jesus, the __________ is near, and they have to be careful, because they ______ the people (the people love Jesus)

Passover; fear

This is the definition of "(Redemptive love/Redemptive suffering) Love that is willing to give everything, even one's own life, for the sake of reeding, saving, or setting free another person.

Redemptive love

This is the definition of "(Redemptive love/Redemptive suffering) Suffering willingly taken on for the good of others

Redemptive suffering

The Trial (Jewish Authorities) Jesus is found guilty of __________. This word in ancient Greek literally means "insulting or saying bad things about God." The punishment prescribed in the Hebrew Bible for this is to be stoned to death. Jesus directly admits that he is "the Christ, the _____ ___ ____ _________" (i.e. God) in Mark.

Son of the Blessed

Simon carries Jesus' cross in (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John/Synoptic Gospels/all the gospels). Because Jesus was badly beaten, Simon was forced to carry his cross.

Synoptic Gospels

The Passion Narrative:

The sufferings of Jesus during his final days in this life: his agony in the garden at Gethsemane, his trial, and his crucifixion.

A Roman __________ who witnessed the scene declares, "Truly this man was the Son of God" (Mark 15:39; Matt 27:54), or "...was innocent or righteous" (Luke 23:47).

centurion

The religious leaders, upset after the __________ __ ____ _________ and the _________ ___ ____ __________, plot to kill Jesus. However, they cannot do so openly.

cleansing of the Temple; parable of the Tenants

(Theological Importance: Eucharist) The Eucharist is a sacrifice because it represents (makes present) the sacrifice of the _______, because it is its memorial and because it applies its fruit... the forgiveness of sin

cross

Jesus being anointed foreshadows and prepares Jesus for his __________ and _________

cruxifixction; burial

After Jesus death we read that the ________ in the temple is torn in two. This is the establishment and widening of the covenant to all people for the world. The event makes the words of the __________ all the more fitting.

curtain; centurion

The Trial (Roman) The Jews brought Jesus to Pilate because they (could/could not) execute Jesus themselves. Pilate was hesitant to execute Jesus. After some pressure from the crowd he (does/does not) hands him over for execution.

does

T/F John's Gospel also mentions Satan's influence on Judas, and says that Judas met with the high priests.

false, it DOES NOT say that Judas ever met with the high priests

The Agony (in the Garden) shows a very ________ side of Jesus. Jesus prays that his cup should pass but s still _________ to God. Jesus is betrayed by Judas with a ______. (Matthew/Mark/Luke/John) has Jesus calming the violence with a statement about his power to call upon legions of angels. (Kingship). Luke is very different in that it has ________ ministering to Jesus and Jesus sweat became like great drop of blood falling down on the ground

human; obedient; kiss; Matthew; angels

At Jesus sentencing Pilate (is/is not) hesitant to condemn him to death. However, in John the crowd points out how Jesus was considered King of the Jews, so not executing him would be an act opposing ________. Matthew has the quote, which has added too much _____-_____________ over the centuries. "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves.' Then the people as a whole answered, 'His blood be on us and on our children'"

is; Caesar; anti-semitism

(Blood and Water John 19:31-37) Jesus legs are not broken because he is already dead, they are broken to fulfill prophecy of the _________ ________. After the lance is thrust into Jesus blood and water flow from his side. Catholics have pointed to the symbolism of the ________ _______ of the Eucharist and baptism through blood and water.

paschal lamb; saving grace

All three Synoptics (show/don't show) Jesus speaking the blessing prayers, and saying the bread and wine is his own body and blood

show

Jesus physical suffering is great. However, he also experience a much greater __________ suffering by taking on the sins of the world.

spiritual

By his loving obedience to the Father, "unto death, even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8), Jesus fulfills the atoning mission of the __________ __________, who will "make many righteous; and he shall bear their iniquities"

suffering servant

(Matthew and Mark with Psalm 22) "My God My God why have you forsaken me?" In Mark and Matthew these are the words of Jesus on the Cross, However, they need to be taken in the context of the Psalm. It starts in ___________ but ends ____________ ____

suffering; praising God

Also called the Mass or Lord's Supper, and based on a word for "thanksgiving," it is the central Christian liturgical celebration established by Jesus at the Last Supper. In the Eucharist the sacrificial death and Resurrection of Jesus are both remembered and renewed. The term sometimes refers specifically to the consecrated bread and wine that have become the Body and Blood of Christ This is the definition of "____ ___________"

the Eucharist

Witnesses to Jesus' death - In (the synoptic gospels/John), many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee were "looking from afar." However, (the synoptic gospels/John) include with the women at the foot of the cross

the synoptic gospels; John

(Jesus seen as a threat in John) T/F Better for one man to die than for the whole people to be destroyed.

true

(The Passion "Theological Themes)T/F God "shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."

true

(Last Supper Background) T/F This was not just any meal it was the Passover Seder, which commemorates the events of the exodus from Egypt T/F The Passover Lamb was used to save the Hebrews from the Angel of Death now Jesus becomes the Paschal Lamb to save humanity from sin.

true; true

What is the crucifixion T/F The cross was usually T-shaped, with the cross beam placed on top of an upright post already set in the ground. T/F The victim might be tied and/or nailed to the cross beam and to the upright post; only John explicitly mentions "nails" and "nail marks" while Jesus may well have been tied to the cross, based on the Synoptics. T/F Crucified persons had to be guarded by soldiers, to prevent family or friends from rescuing them before they died.

true; true; true

In a crucifixion, the charge would often be affixed over the head of the condemned criminal to serve as a _________ to any onlookers: INRI = Iesus Nazarenes Rex Iudaeorum, Latin for "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews"

warning