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Revision questions

a. Give the different names used in reference to the Lord’s Supper by Christians in different churches

b. Describe the institution of the Lord’s Supper

c, State the Christian teaching about the lord’s supper

d. What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper to Christians?

e. Compare the Passover feast with the practice of the Lord’s Supper

f. Describe the prayer on mount olives

g. Describe the betrayal and arrest of Jesus

h. State the reasons that made Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus

i. Describe the trial of Jesus under the following headings: – the council of Sanhedrin, the trial before Pilate, the trial before Herod and Pilate’s judgment.

j. Why do you think Pilate agreed to have Jesus crucified?

k. Identify and explain the lessons that Christians learn from the actions of Pilate during the trial of Jesus

l. Actions taken by the Jewish leaders to ensure that Jesus was put to death

m. Explain the crucifixion of Jesus

n. Describe the death of Jesus

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o. The burial of Jesus

p. Define the term resurrection

q. Describe the four witnesses of the risen Christ

r. Describe Jesus’ appearance to the disciples

s. Describe the ascension of Jesus

t. Give five evidences from the bible to show that Jesus rose from the dead

u. Explain the significance of passion, death and the resurrection of Christ

v. What is the significance of Jesus resurrection to Christians Today?

w. Explain five importance of eulogy of death of the society.

Revision Questions

OLD TESTAMENT PROPHESIES ABOUT THE COMING OF THE MESSIAH

Lesson one:

1. The prophecy of Jeremiah about the Messiah

a) He shall be a descendant of David

b) He shall be a king

c) He shall prosper

d) He shall execute judgment and justice

e) He shall ensure Judah/Israel is safe and lives in peace

f) He shall be called the lord our righteousness

2. Meaning of Messiah mean?

Messiah is a Hebrew word ‘Meshiach’ which means ‘the anointed one’. It is equivalent to ‘Christ’, a Greek word, which also means the ‘Anointed one’. A Messiah is therefore someone called, anointed and appointed by God to serve Him in a special way.

In the Old Testament, the Priests and Kings were the only people who were anointed. When a person is anointed oil is poured on them. The anointed person was set aside from the rest of the people in order to serve God and His people. Examples of anointed people are Aaron (Priest) and King David. In addition, God himself anointed Prophets: for example, Samuel, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Nathan among others.

3. Jewish expectations of the Messiah in the Old Testament

The messiah shall be a political leader, a victorious ruler, a king to lead people to a time of great power and prosperity, a king in whose reign there shall be no sorrow or injustice nor fear, a king to rule forever

4. How Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophetic of the messiah

a) He was born from the lineage of David

b) He was born of Mary, a virgin as foretold by Isaiah

c) The messiah was called Immanuel (Jesus) Isaiah prophecy

d) He was born in Bethlehem – Micah’s prophecy

e) He was referred to as “son of David” – Nathan/Jeremiah/s prophesies

f) He suffered – suffering servant prophecy by Isaiah

5. Prophets in the Old Testament who prophesied about the expected Messiah Isaiah, Nathan, Jeremiah, Micah and psalmist prophecy.

Answers

Qn 1. The qualities of john as described by angel Gabriel

a. He would be a prophet of god

b. He would prepare the way for the messiah

c. He would bring joy to Zachariah and others

d. He would be a Nazarite

e. He would call people to repentance

Qn 2 why john was referred to as the second Elijah

• Like Elijah john had also lived in the wilderness

• John was also filled with the Holy Spirit and proclaimed god’s message to the people

• He also met opposition from the king just like Elijah

• He was beheaded and Elijah was threatened with death by jezebel

• He stood firmly for the covenant way of life

• He was a great prophet of his time

• He led a simple life and faced many problems like hunger just like Elijah

Qn 3 what lessons do Christians learn from annunciation of the birth of john the Baptist?

• God answers prayers however long it may take

• Christians should not doubt God’s messages

• We should be persistent, faithful and patient in prayers

• Christians should be devoted to God in prayer

• Children are a gift from God and a source of joy to their parents

• God has a purpose for every child’s life

Qn 4 Describe the birth of john the Baptist

• Elizabeth was very happy and so was Zachariah

• John was circumcised after eight days in accordance with the Jewish customs

• Elizabeth named the child john

• Zachariah affirmed the name of their son in writing

• They were surprised at the name because it was not in Zechariah’s lineage

• Zechariah was now able to talk

• He broke into a hymn called the Benedictus

• Zechariah expressed his feelings of joy, gratitude and praise

• Zechariah told of the mission of his son.

TOPIC TWO: INFANCY AND EARLY LIFE OF JESUS

Qn 1 What lessons can Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ?

• God exalts the humble and rejects the proud

• Christians should humbly accept god’s plan for their lives

• God has a purpose for the life of every one

• Nothing is impossible with god

• God wanted Jesus Christ to be part of the human family for him to identify with the human race

Qn2. Describe Mary’s visit to Elizabeth

• Mary went to visit Elizabeth after angel Gabriel told her that Elizabeth was expecting a baby

• Mary greeted Elizabeth and the baby in the Elizabeth’s womb leapt with joy

• The spirit also revealed that Mary was the most blessed of all women

• Mary sang a song known as the magnificent

Qn3. identify the main ideas in the magnificent

• Mary thanks god for

• Being good to her

• His goodness and love for all human beings

• Fulfilling his promises to the people

• Delivering the oppressed from the oppressors

Qn 4 Describe the dedication ceremony during the infancy of Jesus

• The parents of Jesus offered the purification sacrifices according to the Law of Moses

• Simon was moved by the Holy Spirit and took Jesus into his arm and praised God

• Simon prophesied about the mission of Jesus

• Prophetess Ann thanked God for sending Jesus who would bring redemption

• The things Simon and Anne said about their child amazed the parents of Jesus.

TOPIC TWO: THE GALILEAN MINISTRY

Qn a. What is the relevance of John the Baptist teachings to Christians today?

• Christians should not fear to condemn the evils in the society

• Christians should commit their lives wholly to the work of God

• Christians should accept their role with humility and preach the gospel

• Christians should be ready to proclaim the gospel even harsh environment for the people to know God

• Christians should share their resources with the less fortunate

• Christians should be contended with their pay and thus not accept bribes

• Christians should learn to be truthful in their work environment

• Christians should pronounce the consequences of judgment to those willing to repent

Qn b. Give reasons why Jesus accepted to be baptized

• To be identified as the messiah

• To identify himself with the sinful human kind

• To receive the Holy Spirit

• For God to manifest the trinity

• It was a cleansing ritual

• To acknowledge the work of John the Baptist

• He saw it as a way of fulfilling the Old Testament prophesies about the Messiah

• It was his final acceptance of the work of salvation

Qn c. describe the baptism of Jesus

• When all the people were baptized Jesus was also baptized

• He was baptized by John the Baptist in river Jordan at a place called Bethbora

• Jesus was praying when the heavens opened

• The holy spirit descended from heaven upon him inform of a dove

• A voice came from heaven saying “thou art my beloved son with thee I am well pleased

Qn d. what is the significance of the baptism of Jesus to Christians today?

• Christians get new names that symbolizes new life in Christ

• Christians receive the Holy Spirit who gives them guidance in their lives

• Christians identify themselves with Jesus and the church

• Water is symbolically used as a cleanser as it wipes away one’s sins and gives a new life

• Christians are brought together as members of the church of Christ

• During baptism Christians receive the Holy Spirit who guides them in their lives

• The old self dies and becomes a new person as a Christian

• It is the first step of being accepted into the Christian brotherhood

LESSON THREE: TEMPTATIONS

Qn a. describe the temptations of Jesus

• Satan told Jesus to turn stones into bread

• Jesus answered that man does not live on bread alone

• Satan then took Jesus to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world. Satan promised to give Jesus everything if Jesus worshipped him

• Jesus answered that one should worship God and serve him alone

• Hastily, satin took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple. He asked Jesus to throw himself down since

God would send his angles to ensure that he did not get hurt. Jesus answered that no one should tempt

God

Qn b. from the gospel of St. Luke, identify five occasions when Jesus was tempted

• In the wilderness

• When he healed a dumb man the commanded a sign

• Jesus was tempted to arbitrate between two brothers

• When the rich young ruler called Jesus a good teacher

• When he was asked whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar

• In the garden of Gethsemane, he was tempted to escape the cup of suffering

• During his trial he was asked whether he was the Messiah

• During crucifixion he was spat on but did not fight back

• On the cross one of the thieves wanted him to deliver them

• He was questioned by the Sadducees about resurrection

Qn c. Outline ways in which Christians can overcome temptations in the contemporary world

• They should depend on Jesus

• They should be well versed with the scripture so that they can refer to the bible

• They should seek guidance and counseling

• They should attend bible classes for the right interpretation of the bible

• They should have faith or believe in God to help them during trials

• They should avoid bad company

• The should take part in active leisure

• They should avoid circumstances that can lead them to sin

• They should resist Satan

Qn d. Explain ways in which Christians can be tempted

• To give a bribe in order to get a job

• To engage in irresponsible sexual behavior due to peer pressure

• To steal money entrusted to them

• To cheat in examinations

• To take drugs/alcohol

• To exploit those who serve under them in their places of work

• To keep excess change from a shopkeeper or tout

• To show off

Qn e. What lessons can Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus?

• Since Jesus was tempted, he fully understands our difficulties

• God does not tempt us beyond our strength

• Through temptations we will also be tempted

• Through temptations and trials our faith is strengthened

• When we are tempted we should turn to the bible for guidance

• We should seek the Holy Spirit who enabled Jesus to conquer evil

LESSON EIGHT: THESERMON ON THE PLAIN:

1. Give the main teachings of Jesus on the sermon on the plain

The sermon on the plain consisted of five main parts namely:

Blessings (Lk 6: 20 – 26) and woes

These are also referred to as the beatitudes. Here, Jesus had a message for the poor, the rich, those who hunger and those who are full, those who weep and those who laugh. His concern is to show the social differences and mystery of Christian suffering. Persecution seems to be a common phenomenon for followers of Christ. The poor are those who cannot meet their basic needs and Luke depicts them as hungry and weeping.

The disciples are included in the poor because they have given up everything. But Jesus gives hope.

Jesus warns the rich against using their economic points to oppress the poor. They have an opportunity, however to belong to the Kingdom by using their riches to help the needy.

Love of Enemies: (6:27-37)

Followers of Jesus are supposed to “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who abuse you”.

Judging Others (6:37-43)

Disciples are expected to acknowledge their own shortcomings before they can condemn the faults in others. Failure to recognize one’s fault is a hindrance to becoming a member of the Kingdom of God.

Evidence to Good Discipleship

The proof of a person’s goodness is seen in his deeds. The true nature of a person cannot be hidden because what they do and say will reveal their nature.

Hearing and Doing (6: 47-49)

It is not enough for His followers to proclaim Christ as Lord. They must also do what He tells them.

Q2. What is the relevance of the (beatitudes) sermon on the plain to Christians today?

The teachings on blessings and woes tell us that the goal of a person should be to inherit the Kingdom of God.

Christians should love their enemies as Jesus loved them sinful as they were.

Human beings are self-centered. It is easier to see other people’s mistakes than our own Christian should examine them before passing judgment on others. By so doing we appreciate that we are all sinners who should seek forgiveness from God and we should always appreciate others however sinful they may be.

Be steadfast in faith and do well all the time.

LESSION 9: JESUS’ WORKS OF COMPASSION

Q2 Narrate the story of the forgiveness of the sinful woman (Lk 7:36-8:3)

On one occasion, Jesus was invited by Simon the Pharisee to his house to eat with him.

While this is a sinful woman walked into the house weeping.

She began to wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

She kissed his feet and anointed them with an ointment.

When Simon saw this, he questioned Jesus’ power. If he were a prophet, He would have noticed that the woman was a sinner.

And Jesus answered him the telling him about a certain creditor who has two debtors, one owed him hundred denarii and the other fifty.

When asked Simon which of the two debtors would love the creditors more.

Simon said the one who was forgiven more.

Jesus said you have judged rightly.

Then he had not given Him even water to wash His feet.

But the woman used her tears to wet Jesus’ feet and wiped them using her hair and oiled them.

Therefore her sins, which are many, are forgiven for she loved much, one with little love receives little more.

Jesus told Simon he gave him no kiss but the woman had not stopped kissing Him.

Those at table began to ask who Jesus was who ever forgiven sins?

And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you, go in peace.”

Q3. What lessons do Christians learn from the above story?

Christians should accept their sins and seek for forgiveness as the sinful woman did.

Faith is important for one to be forgiven. Jesus told the woman “Your faith has saved you.”

A repentant sinner is greater than a righteous man (the Jewish religious leaders).

It is not the magnitude of sin that matters but the attitude of a person towards his sins.

Shows the importance of women in the ministry of Jesus

Q4. Describe the story of the raising of the widow’s son at Nain (Lk 7:11-17)

After His preaching in Capernaum, Jesus went to the city of Nain.

He found a man being carried out near the gate.

He was the only son of a widow.

When the Lord saw her, He had compassionate on her and said to her, “do not weep.’

Then He came and touched the open coffin.

And those who carried him stood still.

Jesus said, “Young man, arise.”

And he who was dead sat up and began to speak.

Jesus presented him to his mother.

Then fear came among all and they glorified God.

They said a great prophet has come among us. God has visited His people.


LESSON 10: JESUS’ TEACHING – WHAT IS THE IMPORTA-NCE OF PARABLES?

1. Give reasons why Jesus used parables

• To attract the attention of his listeners

• To help his listeners understand better

• To separate the serious people from the onlookers

• To enrich his teachings

• To avoid direct confrontation with his enemies

• It was a common way of teaching those days

• To teach about God’s mercy to sinners

• To make people think critically out issues concerning God’s kingdom

• To relate patent issues with those of the future kingdom positively

Qn 2 Identify various methods used by Christians in spreading the gospel today

• Preaching

• Teaching

• Being role models

• Holding crusades

• Organizing seminars and conferences

• Electronic mechanisms e.g. sms and emails

• Print media e.g. posters and magazines

• Door to door evangelism

• Through demonstration and role play

• Through the mass media e.g. radios and TVs

• Through Christian music e.g. cassettes and C.Ds

Qn 3 Discuss the reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Jewish leaders

• His popularity

• His interpretation of the Sabbath

• His failure to observe the law of fasting

• He associated with tax collectors

• He claimed to be the messiah

• He out rightly condemned them

• Teaching with authority

• His claims to forgive sins.

LESSON 11: MIGHTY WORKS OF JESUS

Q1 Narrate the healing of the Gerasene demoniac – Lk 8:26-39.

After crossing the Sea of Galilee, Jesus came across a demon – possessed man in a gentile town called Gerasa.

The man had been living in the caves used for burial of the dead.

He wore no clothes.

When the man saw Jesus, he asked Him not to torment him.

When Jesus asked him what his name was; he responded that he was called “Legion” – which stands for 2000 – 6000 soldiers.

This meant that this man possessed by many demons.

Jesus had sympathy and ordered the unclean spirits to leave him.

Jesus let the evil spirits to go to the pigs, which were grazing nearby.

They then fell into the lake and drowned.

Q2. What lesson can Christian learn from the healing of the demoniac man above?

Jesus valued human life. That is why He led the evil/spirits into the pigs, which drowned into the lake and saved the man.

It shows Jesus came for all regardless of tribe. This man was a gentile.

Jesus heals the whole person – physically and spiritually.

That Jesus has power over evil spirits.

Shows that Jesus came to destroy the power of evil

It teaches that Christians have to fight the power of evil constantly. But with Jesus’ help they will overcome it.

God will never allow them to be defeated. He will come to their aid, however, much.

They should give out their material possession to save those in need. This man needed help.

They should tell their people about God as this man went to in his village etc.

Q3. What do the miracles of Jesus teach us about Him?

They show that Jesus is the Son of God.

That Jesus gets power from God.

That Jesus shares his power with His disciples.

The miracles show Jesus compassion to suffering people e.g. the raising of the widow’s son.

They also show that Jesus is Lord. He is the life and the resurrection.

That affirms that Jesus came to save man from sin.

They show that Jesus is a universal savior e.g. the Gesarone demoniac who was a gentile.

They were part of His teaching – they helped Him teach.

Through them He showed the concern for human life, physically, spiritually and mentally.

LESSON 12: COMMISSIONING OF THE TWELVE DISCIPLES (LK 1:1-10)

Q1. What is the role of the clergy in Kenya?

To preach the word of God.

To advise the leaders.

To warn evildoers against their sins.

To condemn evil.

Pray for the needy

Help the needy e.g. give them food, shelter etc.

Hold seminars/workshops where they lead people into forgiveness

Being a good example for emulation

Q2. How does the church participate in the upkeep of the clergy?

By giving sadaka

By giving 1/10 of their income

They pay for their training.

Fundraisings for building theological institutions

Building their residential houses in the church compound.

Giving ‘matega’ – foodstuffs as part of sadaka during service

LESSON 13: THE TRANSFIGURATION

Q2. Describe the transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28-37)

Jesus needed encouragement and reassurance that what He was about to do was the will of His Father.

Therefore He took with Him Peter, James and John and went to Mount Hermon to pray.

As He prayed, His appearance was changed and His face became dazzling white.

Two men, Elijah & Moses appeared and talked of His departure (death), which He was to accomplish in Jerusalem.

The disciples were asleep as this happened.

When they woke up, they saw glory and the two men who stood with Him.

And as the men were parting form Him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is well that we are here, Let us make booths, one for you, one for Elijah and one for Moses.

As he said this, a cloud cursed the whole area and they were afraid.

A voice came out of the cloud saying, ‘this is my only son, my chosen, Listen to Him.’

Q3. What is the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus (Lk 9:28-37)?

A voice from heaven confirmed that Jesus was the Son of God.

It strengthened the faith of the disciples so that they would continue with His work after death.

It showed that Jesus had fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies and God. This is seen with the appearance of Elijah and Moses.

The cloud was a symbol of God’s presence.

It was a sign that Jesus’ mission was no longer a secret. It marked the onset of His passion, which would lead to His death.

It confirmed to Jesus that He was doing the right thing and God was in support of His suffering.

It shows that faith in prayer can lead us to God’s presence.

THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM

DUTIES, PRIVILEGES AND COST OF DISCIPLESHIP

Q1. What are the characteristics of a true follower of Jesus?

Following Jesus means accepting homelessness and enduring hardship because Jesus did not have a permanent home.

Being a disciple of Jesus means self-denial and suffering.

Being ready to give e.g. to the needy

To spread Christianity and make Jesus known.

Following Jesus means being loyal to Him.

Q2. State the privileges of being a disciple of Jesus

One becomes a member of the Kingdom of God.

One is assured of eternal life.

He has the joy of winning others to the Kingdom of God through preaching.

Q3 why did Jesus choose the 12 disciples?

In order to help Him in the work of spreading the good news

So as to belong to the Kingdom of God and get eternal life

To witness to his work

To share with them the power of God e.g. in performing miracles.

For Company as He worked.

A COMMITED FOLLOWER OF JESUS Lk 10:25 11:1-13

(Note: Not the parable of the Samaritans)

Q1. From the teaching of Jesus on the parable of the Good Samaritan, who do you think is a committed follower of Jesus?

One who understands the law and obeys i

One who understands that a neighbor is anybody who requires help regardless of their social status

One who uses his resources selflessly to help the needy

One who is not restricted by cultural and religious practices in responding to a needy situation

One who is compassionate, kind and generous

One who shows solidarity with the suffering, this includes identifying with the needy and being ready to experience their suffering.

LESSON 3: JESUS’ TEACHING ON PRAYER

Q1. What did Jesus teach about prayer?

Jesus taught that prayer must be persistent, use the parable of Friend at Midnight.

Prayer should be done in a private place.

It should be genuine.

One should not be proud when praying e.g. the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee.

One should have faith during prayer.

One should pray always/continuously.

There is no formula in prayer. One should address God as a father.

Honestly confess sin as they pray.

Qs 1 & 2 is out of topic.

LESSON 5: JESUS’ TEACHINGS ON HYPOCRISY, WEALTH, WATCHFULNESS AND READINESS

Q1. Hypocrisy – In what areas were the Pharisees hypocritical?

In the washing of hands, cups and dishes which were done ceremoniously He told them to pay attention to issues of charity than external appearance.

Tithing habits – They paid this well for the support of priests but neglected justice and love for God.

He criticized them for recognition in the synagogues by taking reserved seats and their desire to be noticed at market places by wearing long white robes.

He accused them of being like their ancestors who persecuted the prophets of God.

LESSON 6: JESUS’ TEACHINGS ON WEALTH AND POVERTY

Read Lk: 11:13-34: Parable of the rich fool

Q1. From the parable of the rich fool, what can Christians learn about the use of wealth?

Material wealth should come second after God.

We should try to help the poor.

It teaches that wealth comes from God.

Wealth should not be misused e.g. in drinking, etc.

We should thank God for wealth received.

It can make Christians to forget God.

Q2. Narrate the parable of the shrewd manager

Jesus taught the following parable about a rich man and his servant.

A rich man wanted to sack his manager. He called the manager and asked him for a full account of how the property was being managed.

The manager knew he was going to be sacked. He made friends with some of his master’s debtors so that they would take care of him if he got sacked.

One debtor who owed 100 barrels of olive oil was asked to pay 50 barrels and one who owed 1000 was asked to pay 800 barrels.

The master praised him for being wise and acting property in his moment of crisis.

LESSION 8: TEACHING ON FORGIVENESS

What were the teachings of Jesus on forgiveness?

Jesus taught that one should forgive and forget

All sins are equal before the eyes of God.

One ought to ask for forgiveness after he has wronged.

One should forgive as many times as he is offended.

One should have faith when asking for forgiveness.

PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER

Q1. State the parable of the widow and the unjust judge 18: 1-8

Jesus told the Pharisees a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man.

And there was a widow in that city which kept coming to him and wanted her right given.

For a while he refused, but afterwards he said to himself, though I neither fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will allow her set her right or she will wear me out by her continual coming.

And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says, and will he not vindicate His elect who cry to Him day and night?

Will he delays long over them, I, you, He will vindicate them speedily.

LESSON 10: THE WAY TO SALVATION Lk 18: 15 – 19

Q1: What did Jesus teach by using the example of little children?

Jesus said, ‘Let little children come to me because the kingdom of God belongs to such as them.

He went on to tell them that for one to enter God’s kingdom, he must humble himself like children.

This is because children are powerless, innocent and open.

Jesus taught that the kingdom of God is for those who are simple, humble, innocent and trusting like children.

Q2. Give an account of how Jesus healed the blind beggar (18:35-43)

A blind man recognized Jesus as the messiah.

The blind man asked Jesus to heal him.

He received his sight because of his faith.

He followed Jesus, giving thanks to God.

To receive salvation one needs to be bold and determined.

We should seek Christ to heal our physical and spiritual blindness.

Q3. Explain the relevance of Jesus’ teaching on salvation to Christians

Christians learn that they need to repent their sins and seek forgiveness in order to receive salvation and eternal life.

They need to humble themselves like children in order to earn salvation.

They learn to obey the commandments of God so as to receive salvation.

Use their abilities to glorify God e.g. the rich man’s parable

They too learn that wealth can be a hindrance to salvation.

They learn that salvation is given to all by God.

TOPIC FIVE: THE JERUSALEM MINISTRY

Qn a. describe Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem according to Luke chapter 19: 29-30

• After his journey from Galilee ended, Jesus approached Jerusalem passing through Bethaphage,

Bethany and the mount olives

• He sent two of his disciples to a village to get him a donkey on which nobody had ridden

• He gave the disciples instructions that if the owner of the donkey demanded to know why they were untying it, they were to respond, “The lord has need for it”

• When they got the donkey, they threw their garments on it and helped Jesus to sit on it

• As Jesus rode along, they spread their garments on the road

• The crowds following him rejoiced and praised God for all the wonderful work Jesus had done this included: teaching, healing and feeding the hungry

• The crowds sang, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest”. By singing, the crowds acclaimed Jesus as king.

• The Pharisees objected to the crowds singing and asked Jesus to silence them

• Jesus responded that if his followers were silent, “the very stones would cry out”. Insensitive than stones not to know what was happening, that is, the Messiah has come

Qn b. What does the manner of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem reveal about the nature of the kingdom of God?

• Jesus was a descendant of David, prophesied Messiah and son of God

• Jesus is a triumphant, victorious yet a humble king. A donkey is a symbol of humility and peace. So he came to establish a peaceful kingdom

• Jesus wanted to proclaim the coming of his kingdom but not as an earthly/ military leader, thus leading them to lay their garments for him to step on. In doing this, they were acknowledging Jesus as

Jerusalem’s promised king

• Jesus was greeted as a king the same way the kings of Israel were greeted with acclamation and joy

• By riding on a donkey, Jesus fulfilled the prophesy of Zechariah which says, the king is coming riding on a donkey triumphant, humble and victorious

• Christianity is not propagated through violent means but peace

Qn c. What lessons can Christians learn fro Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem?

• Christians learn that they should be prepared to receive Jesus into their lives like the crowd which escorted him to Jerusalem

• Christians also learn that they should emulate Jesus and be channels of peace in their communities

• They also learn that they should expect opposition and resistance as they witness to Christ. They should not give up hope

• Christians learn that they should be humble like Jesus in their service to others

• Christians should thank and praise God for his intervention in their lives by sending Jesus

• They should be bold in their witnessing to Christ like the crowds that followed Jesus to Jerusalem and

Qn d. State and explain why Jesus wept over Jerusalem.

• When Jesus came close to the city of Jerusalem he wept over it saying, “If you only knew what is needed for peace! But now you cannot see it! The time will come when your enemies will surround you with barricades block you and close in on you from every side. They will completely destroy you and the people within your walls, not a single stone will they leave in its place because you did not recognize the time when God came to save you”.

• According to Luke, all song and rejoicing stopped suddenly when Jesus was deeply distressed at the sight of Jerusalem

• Jesus knew that Jerusalem (the city of peace) would reject his final appeal and by so doing would bring judgment down on itself. The destruction of the city is viewed as the consequence of its rejection of

Jesus. They cannot see when the true peace comes in the person of Jesus. The coming destruction is a symbol of God’s judgment on lack of trust. The tears of Jerusalem are the tears of tragedy.

• The heart of the tragedy is that Jerusalem did not recognize the time when God came to save them

• Now Jesus says that Jerusalem was not ready to receive him as their savior and this would lead to her ruin

• Just like the Babylonians were God’s instruments of destruction of Jerusalem during the time of

Jeremiah, so will the Romans be instruments of destruction of Jerusalem

• Jerusalem was completely destroyed by the Roman armies in the year A.D 70

Qn e. Explain the cleansing of the temple.

• While in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple where he found people buying and selling

• He drove them out and overturned their tables saying that they had turned his father’s house into a den of robbers

• Here Luke uses this incidence to show how Jerusalem was still unprepared for the day of God’s visit

• Jesus carried out a symbolic act by driving out those who were buying and selling in the temple

• Jesus used the words of Jeremiah who too attacked the in his time for turning the temple into a hideout for thieves

• According to Jesus the temple will no longer give them the sense of security because it will be destroyed

• Although the temple will be destroyed, a new one will be built. This is the Christian community, which will be a house o prayer for all nations. The new temple will not be limited to Jesus alone but to all people

• In short Jesus is the Messiah. He exposed the unrighteousness of public life in Jerusalem by attacking the merchants in the temple

Qn f. Give reasons why Jesus cleansed the temple of Jerusalem

• The temple authorities had allowed a market in the court of the gentiles where the everyday money issued by the Roman government could be exchanged for the special temple coins which had to be used for paying the temple tax

• In the same place they could also buy the animals needed for sacrifice. These animals had to be certified as acceptable

• But both the changing of money and the certifying of animals gave ample opportunity for making exorbitant profits

• Jesus made his protest because all this trading was hiding for the real purpose of the temple and prevented Israel from being a light to the gentiles. For this reason, the temple would be destroyed because it was no longer serving as “a house of prayer”.

Qn g. What lessons can Christians learn from the cleansing of the temple?

• Christians learn that they should respect the house of God and use it appropriately

• Christian leaders should avoid exploiting members through asking for excessive contributions

• Christians should pay more attention to inward righteousness than external observance of rituals

• Christians should have more courage like Jesus to condemn evil practices by leaders in the church and society

• Christians should be exemplary with their life styles so as to win others to the kingdom

• Finally the cleansing of the temple by Jesus provides valuable lesson to Christians who are called upon to be Christ’s ambassadors. There are many incidents where churches have been subjected to disrespect and dishonor and this discourages many people from knowing God. Christians should also avoid leadership wrangles, corruption, sexual abuse, gossip and many others that have caused churches to split

Qn h. Explain Jesus’ conflict with the Jewish leaders

• In a series of conflicts in and around the temple between Jesus and the official leaders of the Jewish nation, the public ministry of Jesus came to its close

• After the cleansing the temple, he daily dominated the temple area teaching large crowds. His popularity grew steadily and the leaders felt the threat against their own position. They could not allow this to go on but they were afraid to arrest Jesus. In the end they tried to trap him into making statements which would either get him into trouble with the Roman authorities or discredit him before the people

• First Jesus was challenged about his authority. The Jewish religious leaders wondered whose authority

Jesus used. They wanted to know which Rabii taught him or to which Jewish religious groups he belonged to i.e. the Pharisees or the Sadducees

• If Jesus proclaimed himself as the Messiah he could be accused before the Roman authorities for rebellion

• If he refused to make his claim the crowds would soon leave him alone

• But Jesus skillfully defeated his adversaries. He invited them to answer their own question. “Tell me, did John’s right to baptize come from God or human beings?”

• Whatever answer they gave to Jesus’ question about John the Baptist would apply in even stronger measures to their own question about Jesus

• But they had never supported John and they could no now admit that his right to baptize came from

God

• If they did they would also have to accept Jesus whom John had announced. Neither could they say

John was a prophet for that would bring trouble from the people who held John in high self-esteem

Qn i. Describe the parable of the tenants in the vineyard

• After the question of Jesus’ authority, Jesus challenged the Jewish leaders by telling them the parable of the wicked tenants. He said that there was once a man, who planted a vineyard, let it to the tenants and then left home for a long time

• When the time came to gather the grapes, he sent a slave to the tenants to receive from them his share of the harvest but the tenants beat the slaves and sent him back without a thing. The same treatment was given to the second and the third slave

• The owner decided to send his own son whom they killed. He therefore decided to come by himself, killed the tenants and handed over the vineyard to other men

• When the people heard this they said, “Surely not” but Jesus explained to them “the stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. And every one who falls on the stone will be cut to pieces and if that stone falls on someone, it will crush him to dust

• In this parable, the vineyard represents God’s kingdom, Israel. The servants are the prophets sent to Israel and they are rejected. The son here represents Jesus and the owner is God who will bring judgment on Israel

• The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone this shows that Jesus saw himself as the rejected but most important. He makes a new foundation of Israel for both Jews and Gentiles. On hearing this, the Pharisees wanted to seize Jesus but were afraid of the people

Qn j. what is the relevance of the parable of the tenants?

• Over the centuries the situation has not changed. Jesus is still rejected by nations and by men

• What happened to Jesus happened as he foretold those who follow him

• Church history reveals many examples of men rejected by political and religious leaders and by the people their time and who have later been seen as the key man in the revelation of God’s purpose

• As Christians we should also pray for strength and guidance from God to be able to deal with rejection

• As Christians we should not fear rejection but stand firm for the truth

• Christians should also seek pastoral counseling from the church leaders and other Christians. When we endure persecution we may be finally proved right

Qn k. the question about paying taxes

• The teachers of law and the chief priest, after falling to arrest Jesus bribed some spies to ask whether it was right for them to pay taxes to Caesar or not

• The Israelites were compelled to pay taxes to the Romans who controlled them

• Many resented this because according to them payment of taxes using coins which had some emperors image was a violation of the Jewish law which forbade the use of images

• If Jesus would tell them to pay, the people would be against him for supporting Roman rule over them

• Many resented this because according to them people would be against him for supporting Roman rule over them

• If he told them not to pay, they would accuse him to the Roman authorities

• Jesus knew their trick and wanted his questioners to make their own decision about the issue

• According to him it was right for the Roman government to exert the tax payments without demeaning God’s authority

• In other words, by having the silver coin in their possession, the Jews accepted Roman authority

• They had a duty to pay tax to the emperor because they enjoyed the benefit of the Roman rule

• At the same time they had a duty to be loyal to God. A person’s loyalty should not be owed to the state or Caesar

Qn l. explain the question about resurrection

• The Sadducees raised the question concerning marriage an resurrection or life after death

• They asked Jesus whose wife a woman would be in the resurrection when she married seven brothers who had died without bearing children

• The question was meant or designed to make Jesus look foolish thus to shame him. This would undermine the popular support that we had prevented action against Jesus

• In his response, Jesus made the following observations

• He does not accept the assumption that marriage continues after resurrection

• Quoting from exodus a book that the Sadducees accepted, Jesus confirms that there is life after death

• The resurrection life is different from earthly life

• It is a new existence where those who resurrect, live with God as his children in eternity

Qn m. what is eschatology?

• The term eschatology is derived from two Greek words ‘Eschatus’ and ‘Lagos‘, which means end and study respectively

• Eschatology therefore is the study of the last things such as death, judgment, and life after death and the end of the world

• Jesus talked about the end of the world to his disciples just before he was arrested

Qn n. what will happen at the end of the world (eschatology) according to Jesus’ teaching in Luke’s gospel 21: 5-38?

• Jesus taught his disciples about the end times in the temple of Jerusalem

• In his speech, he talked about what will happen to the city of Jerusalem and the world at the end of time

• Jerusalem was going to be destroyed because of her refusal to recognize and accept the Messiah

• Jesus told the disciples of the signs that would accompany the end of the world

People come claiming to be Jesus the Messiah, the son of God

• There will be wars between nations

• Natural calamities like earthquakes, famines and plagues will occur

• Strange heavenly beings will come from the sky

• There will be disruption in the sky and in the sea

• All nations will be in despair

People will faint from fear as they witness these signs

• At the end of all these, the son of man will appear in power and glory

• Jesus’ teaching of the end times was meant to provide encouragement to the disciples in difficult times

• They were expected to have hope

Qn o. how do Christians prepare for the second coming of Christ?

• Christians should prepare for the second coming of Christ by not losing hope in the face of trials and tribulations because the kingdom of God with its promises of a new life will definitely come

• They prepare for his second coming by leading a righteous life. They are to avoid too much feasting and drinking

• They should prepare by being watchful through prayers so that God will give them courage and strength to stand firm in their faith

• They should prepare by preaching the word of God to those who have not heard it

• They should prepare by being obedient to God’s commandments

• They should prepare by helping the needy

• They should prepare by preaching and evangelizing and converting others

TOPIC SIX: THE PASSION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Qn a. gives the different names used in reference to the Lord’s Supper by Christians in different churches

• The holy Eucharist

• The mass

• The Lord’s Table or the table of the lord

• The Holy Communion

• The Last Supper

• The breaking of bread

• The sacrament

Qn b. describe the institution of the Lord’s Supper

• Jesus was at the last supper with his disciples the night he was betrayed

• In the room which had been arranged by Jesus. He told his disciples how much he had longed to eat the Passover meal with them before he suffered death

• He took a piece of bread and gave thanks to God and broke it. He gave it to them saying, “This is my body which is given for you. So do this in memory of me”

• He took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God and said ” take this and share it among yourselves”

• He also gave them a cup of wine after supper saying ” this cup is God’s new covenant sealed with my blood which is poured out for you

Qn c. state the Christian teachings about the Lord’s Supper

• The Last Supper was inaugurated by Jesus

• It’s celebration of the crucified and rise Christ

• The Lord’s Supper is a gift from God

• It is a sacrifice of praise and thanks giving

• It is the church’s effective proclamation of God’s mighty works acts and promises

• It is a sign of the unity of the church or the believers

• It is a new paschal meal of the church. The meal, which by visible signs communicates God’s love in

Jesus Christ. It is the sacrament of Christ’s real presence

• The bread is a symbol of the body of Christ which was crucified

• The wine or cup is a symbol of his blood, which was shed. It is the blood of the new covenant

• It is a fore state of Christ’s passion and of the final kingdom. It is symbolic of the heavenly banquet

• It is central to Christian worship. (Eucharist)

Qn d. what is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper to Christians?

• The sacramental meal communicates God’s love in Christ

• The washing of the disciple’s feet by Jesus signifies humble service to and love for one another

• They proclaim the lord’s death until his second coming

• They share in the body of Christ

• The unity of Christians is evidenced

• The bread symbolizes the body of Jesus which was crucified on the cross for the sins of human kind and for the healing of their diseases

• The wine symbolizes the blood of Jesus which was shed for forgiveness of sins

• The wine also symbolizes the sealing of a new covenant

• The partaking of the Lord’s Supper strengthens the faith of believers in that, Christ’s presence is felt and in this way they constantly keep in touch with him

• The Lord’s Supper enhances a personal relationship between the individual believer and Christ

• It is thanksgiving to God for everything accomplished in creation, redemption and sanctification

• Through the Holy Communion, Christians offer themselves as a holy and living sacrifice. They rededicate and renew themselves. Those who share in the sacred meal declare their loyalty to Christ

• The Lord’s Supper is an act of repentance. The partakers receive re-assurance of the forgiveness of sins and are assured of salvation

• The bread and the wine which represents the body and blood of Jesus become the final sacrifice replacing all O.T sacrifices that were offered for the salvation of the human race

Qn f. Prayer on mount olives

• After celebrating the last supper, Jesus and his disciples went to mount olives

• He knelt down and prayed and asked his disciples to join him

• In response, God sent an angel from heaven to encourage him

• Jesus prayed in agony until his sweat was like drops of blood

• This sweat which was like blood was an indication of the struggle and agony he went through to accept the will of his father

• Though Jesus suffered agony and turmoil, he approached it with great courage and composure

• His suffering was even greater for it involved more than physical pain. It meant bearing the sin of the world

• So he prayed to God, his father to give him strength for his coming mission

• When he went back to his disciples, he found them asleep a sign of moral and physical exhaustion or maybe it was an indication that they were in sorrow because Jesus had told them he was about to be crucified

• In conclusion, we can say that Jesus expressed an inner struggle about the fulfillment of his Messianic mission. So he prayed to God to help him bear the suffering. Prayer was very important in Jesus’ ministry

Qn g. describe the betrayal and arrest of Jesus

• When Jesus came down from Mt. Olives he met a multitude of people

• Judas Iscariot appeared accompanied by a large crowd, the chief priest, elders and the temple guards who had ordered to arrest Jesus

• Judas Iscariot came forth and kissed Jesus. This was a sign identifying Jesus as the man they were looking for. That kiss was the betrayal

• When the disciples noticed what was happening one of them used his sword to cut off the ear of a high priest’s slave

• In other words Jesus stopped his disciples from resisting his arrest

• By rejecting armed assistance, Jesus was refusing the role of a political Messiah

• Jesus was arrested and taken to the house of the chief priest Annas

Qn h. state the reasons that made Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus

• He lacked moral courage to stand by Jesus during his moment

• He could have been an informer of the Jewish religious leaders

• He was overcome by the power of evil

• He was disappointed by Jesus’ teaching on spiritual kingdom rather than fulfilling the Jewish expectation of a political Messiah who could liberate them from the Roman rule

• He was a mercenary motivated by greed for money

• He had little faith in Jesus or lost his trust in Jesus Christ

• He was not loyal to the master

• He was a northerner who felt foreign and thus was jealous against other disciples

• He was a zealot who believed in war rather than peace

Qn i. Describe the trial of Jesus under the following

The council of Sanhedrin

• Jesus was brought to the Sanhedrin council early in the morning following his arrest

• The council of elders asked him if he was the Messiah

• Jesus responded by speaking of the son of the man coming in triumph

• The Sanhedrin accused him of the sin of blasphemy for allegedly claiming to be the son of God

• He was condemned to die for alleged blasphemy

• In the Jewish law, blasphemy was punishable by death

The trial before Pilate

• Since the Sanhedrin could not carry out the death sentence, they took Jesus to the Roman governor Pilate

• They accused Jesus of inciting the people to revolt, forbidding payment of taxes and claiming to be a king in rebellion to Roman authority

• They could not accuse Jesus of blasphemy. This charge would not be accepted under Roman law

• However, by taking Jesus to Pilate, the Jewish religious leaders wanted the Roman authority to take responsibility for Jesus’ death

The trial before Herod

• Jesus’ ministry works had mesmerized Herod. So when Pilate learned that Jesus was from Galilee, he handed him over to Herod who was the district officer of Galilee and happened to be in Jerusalem at that time

• The trial of Jesus before Herod (only mentioned in St. Luke’s gospel) is not really a trial because King Herod only wanted to satisfy his curiosity about Jesus

• He joined the soldiers in mocking Jesus

• Jesus refused to answer Herod’s questions and he consequently sent Jesus back to Pilate

• Interestingly the mockery by Herod and his soldiers as another step in the public ridicule of Jesus. It will continue as he hangs on the cross

Pilate’s judgment

• Jesus was brought to Pilate a second time

• Pilate reiterated that he found Jesus not guilty of any crime

• The chief priests prevailed upon Pilate who passed a sentence of death on Jesus to die by crucifixion.

This was the punishment of high treason according to the Roman law

• The Jewish leaders asked that Barnabas a criminal be released instead of Jesus

• It was customary for a convicted person to be released during the Passover

• So the Jewish leaders and not the Jewish people or Pilate were responsible for Jesus’ death

• Jesus was killed because of the blind hatred of the Jewish leaders

Qn j. why do you think Pilate agreed to have Jesus crucified?

• He was afraid of a Jew revolt. It was his duty to maintain peace in his territory in accordance with the expectations of the Roman emperor. If he had released Jesus, the Jew would have caused a disturbance

• He did not want to be disloyal to the Roman emperor after learning that Jesus had been accused of treason. Disloyalty could have resulted in losing favor with the emperor and consequently his job • He washed his hands. This means that he was absolving himself of the guilt of having Jesus crucified.

This is because he had learnt from the Jewish leaders that Jesus was the Son of God. His wife had also cautioned him about Jesus’ innocence. Pilate himself had found no evidence to convict Jesus

Qn k. Identify and explain the lessons that Christians learn from the actions of Pilate during the trial of Jesus

• Jesus is the king of the Jews

• Jesus is without sin. Pilate found no guilt in Jesus and he sent him to Herod

• Pilate gave in to their demands on the grounds of treason- Christians should refrain from giving false witness

• Pilate was afraid of a revolt. It was his duty to maintain peace as a Roman officer. Christians learn that they should not be compromised by worldly standards

• Christians should stand firm for the truth because the truth will always prevail

• Christians should strive not to lose favor with God. They should desire to please God rather than man

• Pilate washed his hands he learnt that Jesus is truly the son of God (innocent)

• Great evil can happen when the truth is at the mercy of political pressure

• Christians should take time before making decisions

• Resisting the truth leaves a person without purpose or direction

Qn l. actions taken by the Jewish leaders to ensure that Jesus was put to death

• They paid Judas Iscariot to betray him

• They bought false witnesses to accuse him of blasphemy before Sanhedrin/ blasphemy was punishable by stoning to death

• They hurriedly tried Jesus at night before people knew what was happening

• They framed treason charge against Jesus when he appeared before Pilate/ treason carried a death sentence

• They employed armed temple guards and armored soldiers to deal with those who would fight for

Jesus

• They blackmailed Pilate to have Jesus crucified

• They organized a mob to shout for the death of Jesus and release of Barnabas

• They crucified him dead when they got permission from Pilate

Qn m. explain the crucifixion of Jesus

• Jesus was given the cross beam to carry to his crucifixion site

• Simon of Cyrene helped him carry it

• A group of women followed Jesus and wept over his plight

• Jesus asked them to weep over themselves and their children

• He talked about the impending destruction coming over Jerusalem

• Jesus eventually arrived at Golgotha and was nailed on the cross

• Two criminals were crucified on either of his sides

• After his crucifixion, the soldiers cast lots to divide his garments. This action fulfilled psalms 22: 18,

Jesus is the righteous Messiah who suffers unjustly and is mocked by people as he cries to God

• The soldiers, Jewish leaders and one of the thieves mocked Jesus for claiming to be the royal Messiah

• Jesus is mocked with the challenge to save himself

• One of the criminals crucified with Jesus usually referred to as the repentant thief acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah and admitted the justness of his own condemnation

• Above Jesus it was written, “This is the king of Jews”

• Jesus forgave his killers and all those who had accused him falsely. He promised one of the thieves hanging on the cross a place in paradise

Qn n. describe the death of Jesus

• The death of Jesus was preceded by extra ordinary happenings

• Darkness covered the land for three hours

• The curtain in the temple tore into two

• Jesus died after crying “father into thy hands I commit my spirit”

• On seeing Jesus die, the Roman centurion who was present testified to Jesus’ innocence. As he recognized Jesus’ lordship

• In his death, Jesus showed total commitment to God’s will

Qn o. the burial of Jesus

• Joseph of Arimathea, a rich and righteous member of the Sanhedrin asked Pilate to allow him bury

Jesus

• Joseph could have been a secret disciple of Jesus

• Jesus’ burial in Joseph’s grave fulfilled Isaiah’s prophesy concerning the suffering servant of Yahweh who was buried in a rich man’s tomb

• A group of women followed Joseph and saw where he buried Jesus

• They went back home to prepare spices with which to wash Jesus’ body after the Sabbath

• Jesus was indeed a king judged by the way he was buried

THE RESURRECTION:

Qn p. define the term resurrection

The term resurrection refers to the event of Jesus rising from the dead. This event took place on the third day i.e. the Sunday morning after Jesus was crucified on Friday afternoon

Qn q. the witnesses of the risen Christ

The testimony of the repentant thief

• He rebuked his unrepentant companion

• He recognized his own sinful condition

• He declared Jesus to be sinless

• He professed in Jesus’ true Messiah-ship and Lordship

• He recognized that Jesus would live and exercise his saving power after he died

The testimony of Joseph of Arimathea

• Joseph of Arimathea was a secret disciple of Christ

• He witnessed to the lordship of Jesus Christ after his death by his actions

• He did this by seeking permission from Pilate to bury the body of Jesus

• By giving Jesus this royal burial he was witnessing to the truth that Jesus was king

Testimony of the holy woman

• On the day after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus went to the tomb planning to prepare Jesus’ body for a proper burial

• On arrival, they found the stone covering the tomb had been rolled away

• The tomb was also empty

• Two men in dazzling clothes confirmed that Jesus had risen as he had prophesied. The two men were angles

• When the women learnt of Jesus’ resurrection, they broke the news to the apostils and all the others.

The apostles rejected the women’s testimony

The testimony of disciples on their way to Emmaus

• Jesus appeared to the disciples who were on their way to Emmaus

• They were discussing Jesus’ suffering, death and the empty tomb

• They regarded Jesus’ death as a tragedy, for they had hoped he would liberate the Jews from the Roman rule

• Jesus explained to the scriptures, which say the messiah would suffer to reach his glory.

• They invited Jesus to dine with them

• Jesus shared the Holy Eucharist with them before they recognized whom he was at the breaking of the bread

• The disciples at Emmaus thus became the second witnesses to the risen Christ. The effect of this testimony is that the disciples went and told the eleven apostles about their encounter with the risen

Christ

Qn r. the appearance of Jesus to the disciples

• As the disciples narrated their encounter with Jesus to the eleven apostles, Jesus appeared to them

• Jesus asked them to confirm that he had risen by touching his body

• He explained to the apostles his mission through telling them the prophesies about him in the law of Moses, prophets and psalms

• Jesus brought his disciples to be witnesses by proclaiming repentance and forgiveness of sins

• He tested some cooked fish

• He promised that he was going to be with them through the power of the Holy Spirit

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS

Qn s. Describe the ascension of Jesus

• From Jerusalem Jesus led his disciples to Bethany

• He raised his hands blessed the disciples and lifted to heaven

• The disciples returned and witnessed Jesus’ ascension with joy

• They continued to go to the temple to pray to God waiting for the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised them

• From this incidence where Jesus blessed the disciples, we learn that the disciples became confident about their mission. This earlier disbelief and blindness to who Jesus was now overcome

Qn t. Give five evidences from the bible that show that Jesus Christ rose from the dead

• The tomb was empty

• Assurance of the angle to the women that Jesus had risen

• Thomas witnessed the resurrection by feeling the scars on Jesus’ hands

• The women who had gone to the tomb had found it empty

• The disciples witnessed his resurrection when he appeared to the two disciples at Emmaus

• Jesus shared a meal with his disciples after his resurrection in Jerusalem

• Jesus walked with the disciples up to Bethany prior to his ascension

Qn t. explain the significance of passion, death and the resurrection of Jesus to Christian life

• The passion deed and resurrection refers to seven incidences namely, Jesus’ last supper, suffering in the garden, suffering before Sanhedrin, Pilate and Herod; mocking by the soldiers, death on the cross, resurrection and ascension

• Those events are of great significance to the modern Christians. First they proof that Jesus was indeed the son of God and the Messiah

• The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was a fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesies and Psalms

• The resurrection resulted in the rapid spread of the church. The spread of the church is as a result of the risen Christ and the influence of the Holy Spirit

• The resurrection is thus the basis/ the central idea or foundation in the Christian faith and missionary activity; if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is useless and you believing it is useless

• The passion, death and resurrection reveal the power of God to those who believe in him. They also prove that Jesus who was God’s triumphant envoy is alive and Christians are assured living again after the physical death

• The raising of Jesus from the dead proved that Jesus was not only man but lord over human life so that Christians share in his life on earth by believing in him and living according to the fruits of the Holy Spirit

• The resurrection of Jesus is a source of inspiration and confidence in Christians. It also points to the fact that Jesus was a man of his word i.e. he fore told the resurrection and it came to pass. His resurrection was a real fact because he showed his disciples the crucifixion marks

• All that happened during the passion, death and resurrection of Christ was just a completion of God’s revelation through Christ

• They also point to the power and glory of God in which those who believe share in the hope of their own resurrection in the second coming of Jesus

Qn v. the significance of Jesus’ resurrection to Christians today

• It is the foundation of the Christian faith and hope which their belief would be useless

• Christian faith would be in vain (futile) if Jesus had not resurrected

• Through resurrection Christians have confidence and hope in God because the one they believe in has been exalted and sits at the right hand of God almighty

• Through the resurrection, Christians are given hope of eternal life

• The resurrection of Jesus led to the coming of the Holy Spirit which helps Christians to live according to the teachings of Christ, preach the gospel and speak boldly against the evils in the society

• The resurrection give meaning to baptism in that one dies in sin and is raised with Christ to new life

• The resurrection confirms the divinity of Jesus as the true son of God

• The resurrection gives Christians courage to face death because they have hope of resurrecting at his second return

• It is remembered by Christians during the Eucharist

Qn w. explain five importance of Eulogy of death in the society today

• It enables mourners to know the cause or nature of death

• It enables the mourners to forgive the dead person in case of any grudge between them and the dead person

• It enables the mourners to ask for forgiveness from the dead person

• It enables the mourners know the wish or last words of the deceased before he/ she died

• Mourners have an opportunity to declare what they owe or are owed by the dead

• It enables mourners to know the contribution of work of the dead to the society

• It provides the mourners with an opportunity to know the nature or character of the dead and his/her social life

• It enables mourners to know the background or life history of the deceased e.g. education.




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