Holy Week by Ruth Yosief

What is the spiritual significance of fasting and celebrating Holy Monday?

• To mark the beginning of a week dedicated to Jesus Christ and his sacrifice.

• Remembering Jesus' deeds like cursing the fig tree and cleansing the temple. 

• To honor Jesus Christ's victorious entry into Jerusalem.

• Monday was Jesus' favorite weekday.

Answer explanation

Matthew 21:12-"And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."

On which of these holy days is the altar typically covered in black or stripped, and the people of the church dressed in mourning clothes?

• Good Friday

• Holy Thursday

• Holy Monday

• Palm Sunday

Answer explanation

On Good Friday, the church covers the icons and images of Jesus, and members of the church wear black to commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

What does Jesus ask his Father to do about the people who are cursing him?

• "Father, curse these gentile fools."

• "Father, please curse them for their godless behavior."

• “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

• "Father,your people have turned their backs to me"

Answer explanation

Jesus requests that his father's mercy be placed on the same people who are cursing him, spitting on him, and beating him. Jesus puts love and mercy on the very people who despise him.

Easter is celebrated by how many day of fast?

• 100 days

• 40 days

• 40 days and 30 nights

• 25 days

Answer explanation

The Great Fast is also called the 40 day fast, and includes those days leading up to Holy Week. The purpose of Great Lent and Holy Week are different. Holy Week is dedicated strictly to the Lord.

What did Judah do to Jesus just before betraying him?

• Dab him up

• Kiss his cheek

• Hug him

• Hid his face because he was so ashamed

Answer explanation

Luke 22:48 quotes Jesus saying "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" Jesus's arrest follows immediately.

Palm Sunday commemorated Jesus' entry into Bethlehem.

• Yes, the day Jesus returned to his birthplace to save his people from condemnation.

• No, this was his great entry into Jerusalem, where he laid down his life to save the world from condemnation.

Answer explanation

Mark 11:1-11

1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples 2 and said to them, "Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat.

What does Maundy Thursday commemorate?

• The Resurrection

• The Last Supper

• Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem

• To eat Lentils

Answer explanation

Luke 22:19-20

19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

What happened on Good Friday?

• Jesus was crucified and nailed to the cross

• Jesus rode a donkey

• In the Jordan River, Jesus was baptized.

• Jesus carried out miracles for the sick.

Answer explanation

Mark 15:21-Jesus was taken to a place called Golgotha – which means 'The place of the skull' - for his crucifixion . This is where all crucifixions took place, it was just outside the city wall. Crucifixion was used on the worst criminals as it was a very torturous form of execution.

Which Three days make up the Easter Holy Week?

• Holy Thursday

• Good Friday

• Ash Wednesday

• Holy Fasting Day

Answer explanation

The Holy Week Is composed of seven days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, each symbolizing a different lesson and day that Jesus went through before laying down his life for our sins.

Why did Jesus Lay his life for all of us?

• He wanted the praise.

• To demonstrate his strength and power

• To demonstrate his compassion for humanity and give us a chance at Heaven

• To prove his Holyness

Answer explanation

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”