So You Think You Know Easter

 

• 1. 1. Why was Jesus’ particular tomb chosen?
        • It belonged to Joseph of Arimathea
        • It happened to be close by
     2. Was the tomb sealed when the women arrived?
        • Yes
        • No
     3. Who did the women meet at the tomb?
        • One man
        • Two men
        • One angel
        • Two angels
     4. Did the women fetch the disciples before or after encountering the men/angels?
        • Before
        • After
        • Trick question – they fled in terror and told nobody
     5. Where did Jesus first appear to the disciples after his resurrection?
        • On a mountain
        • Indoors/seated at a table
        • In Jerusalem (location unknown)
     6. Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
        • Jerusalem
        • Bethany

References:

1. Matthew 27:60, John 19:42
2. Matthew 28:1-2 (Yes), Mark 16:3-4 (No), Luke 24:2 (No), John 20:1 (No)
3. Mark 16:5 (One man), Luke 24:4 (Two men), Matthew 24:2-3 (One angel), John 20:12 (Two angels)
4. John 20 (Before), Matthew 28 (After), Luke 24 (After), Mark 16 (Trick question – remember, verses 9-20 are a later addition!)
5. Matthew 28:16 (On a mountain), John 20:19 (Indoors), Mark 16:14 (Seated at a table), Luke 24:33-36 (In Jerusalem)
6. Acts 1:4-9 (Jerusalem), Luke 24:50-53 (Bethany)