Chapter 5: Jesus' Passion
The ________________ were long time political/ religious rivals of the Pharisees, yet their influence lay with wealthy ruling elites
Sadducees
The seventy- one member supreme legislative and judicial body of the Jewish people
Sanhedrin
the Jewish court of Justice that consisted of 71 men and was led by the high priest
Sanhedrin
the seventy-one member supreme legislature and judicial body of the Jewish people. Many of its members were Sadducees
Sanhedrin
most of their duties involved writing, e.g producing legal documents, recording deeds, copying scriptures, teaching people, etc.
Scribes
a passerby who is pressed into carrying Jesus' crossbeam
Simon
why did Jesus stay, and not escape, when he knew he was in danger?
Jesus did not escape because he had full humanity, full trust in God. He knew this was God's will for him and that his death would lead to life of other people, for their sins would be forgiven. Since Jesus was the new Adam, he wasn't blocked by sin so he had free will to choose God's will for him.
what was the method of capital punishment used by the Jews during Jesus' time?
Stoning
what is the Sanhedrin?
The Jewish court of Law
how is the eucharist connected to Jesus' death on the cross?
The eucharist is Christ, forgiving our sins, he died for us out of love. He becomes a part of us, his body and blood, so we can live like him. We aren't just united with him but with each other because we are alike one another
the chief priest and a member of the Sanhedrin
caiaphas
"anointed one"
christ
Luke emphasizes Jesus' ______________ throughout his passion narrative
compassion
psalm 22, which Jesus quotes from the cross, ends with joyful ___________ that God will rescue the petitioner
confidence
the passion narrative in John's gospel describes Jesus in _______________ of events
control
the veil that splits in two in the temple's sanctuary symbolized that the days of the old _________ have ended
covenant
St Rose of Lima tells us, "Apart from the ____________ there is no ladder by which we may get to heaven"
cross
Like Jesus, Peter was also _______________ in an inverted position under one of Nero's persecutions
crucified
what was the method of capital punishment used by the romans?
crucifixion
the jewish method of capital punishment
crucify
Jesus commends the woman in Bethany who anoints him because it foreshadows the anointing of his body after his ___________
death
The Dead Sea scrolls discovered in this region of the Judean desert in 1947, were composed by this odd, sectarian group
essenes
some scholars believe John the Baptist was associated with this group
essenes
The events of our salvation are part of God's plan
eternal
at the last supper Jesus instituted the ______________ a celebration of his passover from death to new life
eucharist
T OR F: All the Gospels portray Pontius Pilate as fair and open minded
false
T OR F: Peter keeps his promise to Jesus that he will not deny him
false
at his hearing before the Sanhedrin the Jewish leaders try to obtain _______________ evidence and they bring _____________ witnesses against him (same word in both blanks)
false
the place where Jesus is crucified
golgotha
why did Jesus choose not to escape the Garden of Gethsemane?
he had full humanity, full trust in God. He was the new Adam with no sin to block God
What does Pilate do when Jesus is charged?
he hesitates and lets the people decide. He sends Jesus to King Herod Antipas. He has Jesus beaten up as a punishment- still not enough for Jewish leaders. Let the crowd decide.
what happens when Jesus enters Jerusalem?
he is welcomed by the people
why was Jesus seen as a threat to many Jewish leaders?
he often caused conflict by associating with society's outcasts like prostitutes and tax collectors. The outcasts of society were the cornerstone of his teaching which angered authority. Jesus also angered authority by giving himself a position of authority. He was accused of blasphemy since he considered himself son of man and forgave sins
what is the theme of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane?
he prays that the cup of impending death, which also involved his battle with satan, he taken from him. He prays a perfect prayer than not his will, but his father's be done. His prayer shows he is obedient.
what role did Pilate have in Jesus' death?
he was the agent of capital punishment. without his say, it wouldn't have happened
in Jewish history, the person in charge of the Temple Worship. This person shared in the general duties of his profession, however, he was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies, and only then on the day of Atonement. He was a descendant of Aaron
high priest
the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies
high priest
name three factors that led some Jewish opponents of Jesus to conspire against him
his association with sinners exorcisms his teachings on dietary and ritual and purity laws his heating with unique authority his claims to be the messiah forgiving of sins claim to be the lord of the Sabbath
the paschal mystery is commemorated in a special way liturgically during ___________________
holy week
when was there a time of human fear? why?
in the garden of gethsemane, Jesus had a growing hostility against him
what is the importance/ significance of the Passion?
it is the central event of the bible everything leads up to this moment God fulfills his promise in the ultimate paradox: death leads to life
he betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
judas
the roman charge against Jesus is that he claimed to be the ________________________
king of the Jews
ironically, Judas betrays Jesus with a ___________ under cover of dark
kiss
God the father permitted the suffering and death of Jesus because of his immense ______________ for us
love
a person who bears witness to the truth of faith even unto death
martyrdom
our lady, the Queen of heaven and earth, ever virgin, blessed mother
mary
what is a passover seder meal?
meal eaten by jews to celebrate the night of the passover in egypt
the Sanhedrin felt that Jesus' claim to be the _________________ was blasphemous
messiah
mary's spiritual ________________ extends to all of us
motherhood
the four separate accounts of the Passion of Christ are called the Passion ______________
narratives
the name for the four separate accounts of the passion of christ. This story in the Synoptic Gospels follow a general literary and thematic plan. This story in John's gospel provides an independent version
passion narratives
Jesus predicts that this apostle will deny him three times
peter
although he knew that Jesus was innocent, he fails to follow his conscience
pilate
who was Pontius Pilate?
procurator/ governor of Judea
when Jesus enters Jerusalem during the week before Passover the crowd greets him as a ______________
prophet
Jesus' charge that the temple had become a den of thieves showed he had authority over the __________________ practices of Israel
religious
christ took our sins to the cross, and like a new Adam, ________________ us to the father
represented
what is the symbolism of the last supper?
represents freedom (slavery/sin)
a smaller more elite group
sadducees
this group followed the torah- that is, the pentateuch alone. In reality, they outright rejected newer texts and traditions
sadducees
Jesus' rule was not one of political or military power but one humble ____________
servant
the real authors and instruments of Jesus' crucifixion
sinners
Matthew reports that certain priests and Pharisees were concerned that Jesus' disciples would ___________ his body and claim he rose from the dead
steal
what was the cause of death for most crucifixion victims?
suffocation
A tipping point in the judgement of Jesus came when he predicted that the _________ would be destroyed and rebuilt in three days
temple
what is the passion?
the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus
which of the following events prior to Jesus' crucifixion is NOT shared by the four evangelists? -carrying of the cross by Simon -the arrest -questioning by the high priest -trials before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate
the carrying of the cross by Simon
what was the sign at the top of Jesus' cross?
the charge against Jesus; INRI
-Jesus asks his apostles to do this in memory of him
the last supper
-Jesus breaks bread with his disciples
the last supper
-the blood shed represents a new covenant with God
the last supper
the evangelists shaped the events of Christ's passion to emphasize certain _____________ points
theological
what does the crowd decide?
they choose to set barabbas free and sentence Jesus to crucifixion
why did the Sanhedrin meet?
they held court to determine what charge they could bring against Jesus
what is the significance of the woman anointing Jesus at Bethany?
this woman of simple faith recognizes Jesus' true identity and mission when so many others do not. It foreshadows the anointing of his body for burial. It speaks to Jesus' being, the christ, the anointed one
T OR F: Blaming Jews for the death of Jesus is anti- Semitism and is contrary to the love of Christ
true
T OR F: The splitting of the veil in the Temple's sanctuary symbolizes that the days of the Old covenant have ended
true
T OR F: it is important to unite sufferings and disappointments in out lives to the sufferings of Jesus
true
T OR F:Jesus' planning of the passover meal shows that he is in control of events and that he freely makes the sacrifice of the cross
true
how are all people implicated in the death of Jesus?
we are all sinners, making us the real authors and instruments of Jesus' crucifixion, his death. We believers crucify Jesus every time we betray him though our sins. Jesus died for our sins so that we may be with him again.
describe Jesus' death
yes he dies in 6 hours- shorter than normal -sabbath law required prisoners be removed -legs of others are broken- not Jesus -Jesus was pierced with a sword
How does Isaiah 53 foretell/ connect to Jesus' passion?
-Jesus had no special qualities that would draw us to him just like the servant -the lamb would be sacrificed and he himself, the lamb of God, was sacrificed -the servant would be punctured, Jesus was punctured at his side at his crucifixion -the servant would take on suffering, Jesus took on suffering for our sins
Why was Jesus targeted by the Jewish authorities?
-he often seemed to cause tension and conflict -society's outcasts became the cornerstone of his message -claimed a position of authority for himself
Explain how the chief priests and other Jewish leaders had economic and religious interest in the temple.
-it was powerful and they were representatives whom were in charge. Tax money economically led them to becoming wealthy. They were in charge of religious practices and rituals.
what is the story and meaning of Jesus driving out the money changers and vendors outside the temple of Jerusalem?
Jesus entered the temple area and drove out money changers, he had flipped tables and was outraged. This is unusual because the business conducted at the temple was religious in nature. Jesus' charge that the temple had become a den of thieves showed he had authority over the religious practices of Israel, a fact that enrages the religious leaders.
the common people, people of the land
Am Ha-eretz
The body of Jesus was released to Joseph of _______________ who wraps it and places it in a new tomb
Arimathea
this sacrament initiates us into the Paschal Mystery
Baptism
a criminal who was released by Pilate
Barabbas
-Jesus is on a donkey as he rides through the city
Jesus enters Jerusalem
-palm branches are laid at Jesus' feet
Jesus enters Jerusalem
-the people welcome Jesus
Jesus enters Jerusalem
what events take place during the Passion?
Jesus had entered Jerusalem on a colt and was welcomed by the people for they were common people who liked him since he performed miracles and forgave sins. Then Jesus has his last supper, a Passover seder meal, with his apostles and established the new covenant by breaking bread and drinking from the cup. Later on Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane with some of his apostles and he prays as Judas is negotiating with Roman authorities to betray him by selling him. Judas goes to the Garden and betrays him with a kiss, notifying the guards that that man was the one they wanted. Jesus was arrested and put to trial by and Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate. He followed the way to the cross, carrying his own cross and was then crucified.
what does INRI mean?
Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews
why does Jesus enter Jerusalem on a colt?
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt, fulfilling a prophecy of Zechariah 9:9
why did Pontius Pilate crucify Jesus?
Jesus was a threat to Roman authority. Pilate was cruel. Jews persuaded Pilate, especially by the large crowd of the Sanhedrin
what was Pilate's reaction to Jewish officials' charge agains Jesus?
Blasphemy was not a threat to Rome- he must break a roman law
anti- semitism is unfounded prejudice against the ____________people
Jewish
why did the Sanhedrin hand Jesus over to the Romans?
Jewish authorities are not allowed to put prisoners to death under Roman Law. They need to bring Jesus to Pontius Pilate (the procurator/ governor)
who buried Jesus? why was there a guard posted at his tomb?
Joseph of Arimethea, a wealthy disciple of Jesus, buried Jesus. A guard was at his tomb so no one would steal Jesus' body and claimed he rose from the dead. Nicodemus helped also.
a strict Jewish sect that tried to perfectly follow the requirement of the Mosaic law
Pharisees
they believed in a resurrection of the dead
Pharisees
T OR F: Jesus chose to be crucified in order to prove beyond doubt his immense love for us
True
T OR F: The passion narratives of the Synoptic Gospels follow a general literary and thematic plan. The passion narrative of John's gospel provides an independent version
True
this movement of Jesus' day were probably not organized- at least at first. As such, when hostilities with Rome increased, individuals in this group adopted a religious- political belief system that called for the overthrow of Roman governance
Zealots
what was the last supper most likely?
a passover seder meal
which of the following statements about FR. Maximilian Kolbe are true? -Kolbe was in death camp at Auschwitz -Kolbe volunteered to die for a man with a family -Kolbe starved for two weeks before receiving a lethal injection
all of the above
unfounded prejudice against the jewish people
anti- semitism
Jesus is accused of _______________- insulting God
blasphemy
what crime does the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus of committing?
blasphemy
what was Jesus charged with under Jewish law? why?
blasphemy- he made himself equal to God by saying "I AM"
what was crucifixion like?
-worst form of execution- for slaves and revolutionaries -carried the crossbeam -nailed to beam by his wrists -beam attached to an upright beam= being upright assured longer life therefore longer suffering
T OR F: According to the synoptic gospels, Pontius Pilate decided not to release a prisoner at Passover for fear that the crowds would ask for Jesus.
False- he let Barabbas go- offered Jesus or Barabbas to the crowd
T OR F: Jesus thought that giving money to the poor was more important than anointing his body for burial
Flase
-Jesus is arrested
Garden of Gethsemane
-Jesus prays for another way
Garden of Gethsemane
-Judas kisses Jesus in greeting as a way to let the soldiers know who he is
Garden of Gethsemane
offered sacrifices and took care of other cultic/ritual concerns in the temple
High priest, chief priests, priests and Levites
What motivated Judas to betray Jesus? Why did the priests and elders involve judas in the betrayal ?
His motive of grief fits John's description of Judas as the one who kept and stole from the money purse of the apostles. Judas was tempted by satan and he may have been disappointed in the type of Messiah Jesus was and maybe by arresting him, he'd be motivated to start his revolution. Judas may not have realized Jesus would be put to death. The leaders involved Judas because they needed an insider to deliver up Jesus.
compare the passover to the passion
PASSOVER: -lamb is sacrificed -blood on wooden doorposts -salvation from literal slavery PASSION: -jesus is sacrificed -blood on wood of the cross -salvation from slavery to sin
the translation for the Hebrew word for God, Yahweh
I am
a latin abbreviation for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"
INRI
this was the charge against Jesus that the Sanhedrin brought to Pilate
Insurrection
God's plan of Salvation through the death of a suffering servant was foretold by this prophet
Isaiah
.... God greatly exalted him... that at the name of __________ Every knee should bend...
Jesus
-Jewish leaders offer money in exchange for information on Jesus' whereabouts
Judas betrays Jesus
What was the Roman charge against Jesus?
King of the Jews(Messiah)- treason and inciting riots/ sedition
He was declared a "martyr of Charity" by Pope John Paul II
Kolbe
This word means "Witness". The word applies to a person who bears witness to the truth of his or her faith even unto death. Jesus and St. Stephan are recognized as this.
Martyrdom
who was with Jesus as the foot of the cross?
Mary the mother of God, John the apostle
