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- Question 1 of 10
What do palm branches symbolize on Palm Sunday?
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The correct answer is they were a symbol of victory in the Roman Empire. John 12:13 and Matthew 21:8 refer to palm branches being laid on the path as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, which can now be seen as symbolic of his victory over death.
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The correct answer is they were a symbol of victory in the Roman Empire. John 12:13 and Matthew 21:8 refer to palm branches being laid on the path as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, which can now be seen as symbolic of his victory over death.
- Question 2 of 10
What was Judas paid for identifying Jesus to the Roman soldier?
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The correct answer is 30 pieces of silver. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas agreed to hand over Jesus to soldiers in exchange for the silver. Judas later felt remorse for his actions and returned the silver to the high priests.
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The correct answer is 30 pieces of silver. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas agreed to hand over Jesus to soldiers in exchange for the silver. Judas later felt remorse for his actions and returned the silver to the high priests.
- Question 3 of 10
The Upper Room Chapel in Nashville displays a carved wooden representation of:
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The correct answer is The Last Supper. The altar area at the United Methodist Upper Room in Nashville, Tenn. features a nearly life-size woodcarving of Jesus and his disciples eating together prior to his crucifixion.
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The correct answer is The Last Supper. The altar area at the United Methodist Upper Room in Nashville, Tenn. features a nearly life-size woodcarving of Jesus and his disciples eating together prior to his crucifixion.
- Question 4 of 10
Which was not said by Jesus the night before he died?
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The correct answer is “Physician, heal thyself.” Those words are found in Luke 4:23 (CEB): “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Undoubtedly, you will quote this saying to me: Doctor, heal yourself. Do here in your hometown what we’ve heard you did in Capernaum.’”
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The correct answer is “Physician, heal thyself.” Those words are found in Luke 4:23 (CEB): “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Undoubtedly, you will quote this saying to me: Doctor, heal yourself. Do here in your hometown what we’ve heard you did in Capernaum.’”
- Question 5 of 10
What are the Stations of the Cross?
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The correct answer is moments in Jesus’ journey from his trial to the tomb. Fourteen stations depict events of Jesus’ trial, execution and death, from praying alone the night before, to speaking to his mother and John from the cross, to his burial.
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The correct answer is moments in Jesus’ journey from his trial to the tomb. Fourteen stations depict events of Jesus’ trial, execution and death, from praying alone the night before, to speaking to his mother and John from the cross, to his burial.
- Question 6 of 10
What does a Tenebrae service consist of?
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The correct answer is extinguishing of candles. Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning darkness or shadows. After each reading about Jesus’ final hours, a candle is extinguished, darkening the room just a little, until it is completely dark.
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The correct answer is extinguishing of candles. Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning darkness or shadows. After each reading about Jesus’ final hours, a candle is extinguished, darkening the room just a little, until it is completely dark.
- Question 7 of 10
What does INRI mean on a crucifix?
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The correct answer is Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews. Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city and it was written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek.
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The correct answer is Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews. Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city and it was written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek.
- Question 8 of 10
Why are eggs associated with Easter?
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The correct answer is all of the above. The eggs symbolize new life, the joy of the Resurrection, and the tomb from which Jesus rose.
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The correct answer is all of the above. The eggs symbolize new life, the joy of the Resurrection, and the tomb from which Jesus rose.
- Question 9 of 10
Which of these Easter hymns did Charles Wesley write?
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The correct answer is “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies. Filled with Scriptural references, the hymn personifies “Sun, Dayspring,” and “Daystar” in the person of Jesus Christ and emphasizes the differences between light and darkness.
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The correct answer is “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies. Filled with Scriptural references, the hymn personifies “Sun, Dayspring,” and “Daystar” in the person of Jesus Christ and emphasizes the differences between light and darkness.
- Question 10 of 10
Why do some churches hold Easter sunrise services?
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The correct answer is all of the above. As the women went to the tomb early on the first Easter Sunday morning, so too many United Methodists will gather for worship before sunrise. These services are filled with symbolism of light, renewal, and resurrection.
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The correct answer is all of the above. As the women went to the tomb early on the first Easter Sunday morning, so too many United Methodists will gather for worship before sunrise. These services are filled with symbolism of light, renewal, and resurrection.
