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Is John the Baptizer Elijah?

John the Baptist denies being a prophet.
John 1:21: And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No."

Jesus states that John the Baptist is a prophet.
Matthew 11:8-9: (8) But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft [clothing] are in kings' houses. (9) But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Was Jesus the only one who had been taken up into heaven alive?

Jesus claims that only the "Son of Man" has been taken up into heaven.
John 3:13: No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, [that is], the Son of Man who is in heaven.

Enoch was taken up into heaven alive.
Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God, and he was no longer, for God had taken him.

Elijah was taken up into heaven alive.
II Kings 2:11: And it was that they were going, walking and talking, and behold a fiery chariot and fiery horses, and they separated them both. And Elijah ascended to heaven in a whirlwind.

Are we saved by works or faith?

Faith is what provides salvation.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

We are saved by works, not by faith.
Matthew 7:21: "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven."

When did Jesus begin his ministry?

Jesus began his ministry before the arrest of John the Baptist.
John 3:22-24: (22) After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. (23) Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. (24) For John had not yet been thrown into prison.

Jesus began his ministry after the arrest of John the Baptist.
Mark 1:14: Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,...

Anyone who believes in Jesus will have streams of living water flow from within him?

Jesus quotes a scripture that for anyone who believes in him, streams of living water will flow from within him.
John 7:38: He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, "out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."

There is no such scripture.
There is no such scripture in the Tanach.

Are Jesus and G-d the same?

Jesus and G-d are one.
John 10:30: I and [My] Father are one.

G-d is greater than Jesus.
John 14:28: You have heard Me say to you, 'I am going away and coming [back] to you.' If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, 'I am going to the Father,' for My Father is greater than I.

How did Jesus obtain the donkey?

Jesus himself found the donkey.
John 12:14: Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written:...

The disciples brought the donkey and colt to Jesus.
Matthew 21:6-7: (6) So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. (7) They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set [Him] on them.

When did Satan enter Judas?

Satan entered Judas during supper.
John 13:27: Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

Satan entered Judas before the supper.
Luke 22:1-3: (1) Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. (2) And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. (3) Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.

When did Judas make the bargain with the chief priests?

Judas made the bargain after the meal.
John 13:27: Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

Judas makes the bargain with the chief priest before the meal.
Matthew 26:14-17: (14) Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests (15) and said, "What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?" And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver. (16) So from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him. (17) Now on the first [day of the Feast] of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?"

Did Judas kiss Jesus?

Judas did not kiss Jesus.
John 18:3-9, 12: (3) Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. (4) Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom are you seeking?" (5) They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am [He]." And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. (6) Now when He said to them, "I am [He]," they drew back and fell to the ground. (7) Then He asked them again, "Whom are you seeking?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." (8) Jesus answered, "I have told you that I am [He]. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way," (9) that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, "Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none." ... (12) Then the detachment [of troops] and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.

Judas kissed Jesus.
Matthew 26:49-50: Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.

Judas approached Jesus to kiss him, yet Jesus anticipates the kiss and no kiss is mentioned.
Luke 22:47-48: (47) And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. (48) But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Who was Jesus taken to after his arrest?

After his arrest Jesus is taken to Annas (Caiaphas' father-in-law).
John 18:12-13: (12) Then the detachment [of troops] and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. (13) And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year.

After his arrest Jesus is taken to Caiaphas.
Matthew 26:57: And those who had laid hold of Jesus led [Him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

When was Jesus put on trial?

Jesus was put on trial the day before Passover.
John 18:12:13: (12) Then the detachment [of troops] and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. (13) And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year.

John 19:14: Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he [Pilate] said to the Jews, "Behold your King!"

Jesus was put on trial the night of Passover.
Matthew 26:18-20, 57: (18) And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples." ' " (19) So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover. (20) When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve. ... (57) And those who had laid hold of Jesus led [Him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Who was at the trial of Jesus?

Jesus only appeared in a private hearing with Annas.
John 18:13, 24: (13) And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. ... (24) Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

Jesus was tried before the entire Sanhedrin.
Matthew 26:59: Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death,...

Jesus was not on trial but was produced before an inquiry of the Sanhedrin.
Luke 22:66: As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying,...

Who did Peter make his first denial to?

Peter made his first denial to a servant girl.
John 18:17: Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, "You are not also [one] of this Man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not."

Peter made his first denial to a servant girl and unknown bystanders.
Matthew 26:69-70: (69) Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee." (70) But he denied it before [them] all, saying, "I do not know what you are saying."

Peter makes his first denial only to a servant girl.
Mark 14:66-68: (66) Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came. (67) And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, "You also were with Jesus of Nazareth." (68) But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are saying." And he went out on the porch, and a rooster crowed.

Peter made his first denial to a servant girl.
Luke 22:56-57: (56) And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, "This man was also with Him." (57) But he denied Him, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him."

Who did Peter make his second denial to?

Peter made his second denial to unknown bystanders.
John 18:25: Now Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. Therefore they said to him, "You are not also [one] of His disciples, are you?" He denied [it] and said, "I am not!"

Peter made his second denial to a servant girl.
Matthew 26:71-72: (71) And when he had gone out to the gateway, another [girl] saw him and said to those [who were] there, "This [fellow] also was with Jesus of Nazareth." (72) But again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man!"

Peter made his second denial to the same servant girl as the first denial.
Mark 14:69-70: (69) And the servant girl saw him again, and began to say to those who stood by, "This is one of them." (70) But he denied it again. And a little later those who stood by said to Peter again, "Surely you are [one] of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows [it]."

Peter made his second denial to a man.
Luke 22:58: And after a little while another saw him and said, "You also are of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!"

Who did Peter make his third denial to?

Peter made his third denial to a servant girl.
John 18:26-27: (26) One of the servants of the high priest, a relative [of him] whose ear Peter cut off, said, "Did I not see you in the garden with Him?" (27) Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed.

Peter made his third denial to unknown bystanders.
Matthew 26:73-74: (73) And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, "Surely you also are [one] of them, for your speech betrays you." (74) Then he began to curse and swear, [saying], "I do not know the Man!" Immediately a rooster crowed.

Peter made his third denial to unknown bystanders.
Mark 14:70-71: (70) But he denied it again. And a little later those who stood by said to Peter again, "Surely you are [one] of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows [it]." (71) Then he began to curse and swear, "I do not know this Man of whom you speak!"

Peter made his third denial to a man.
Luke 22:59-60: (59) Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, "Surely this [fellow] also was with Him, for he is a Galilean." (60) But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

How many times did the rooster crow?

The rooster crowed once.
John 18:27: Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed.

The rooster crowed once.
Matthew 26:74: Then he began to curse and swear, [saying], "I do not know the Man!" Immediately a rooster crowed.

The rooster crowed twice.
Mark 14:68, 72: (68) But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are saying." And he went out on the porch, and a rooster crowed. ... (72) A second time [the] rooster crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." And when he thought about it, he wept.

The rooster crowed once.
Luke 22:60: But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

Did Jesus answer the charges against him?

Jesus answered every charge brought against him before Pilate.
John 18:33-37: (33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" (34) Jesus answered him, "Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?" (35) Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?" (36) Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here." (37) Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say [rightly] that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice."

Jesus did not answer the charges brought against him before Pilate.
Matthew 27:11-14: (11) Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, "Are You the King of the Jews?" Jesus said to him, "[It is as] you say." (12) And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. (13) Then Pilate said to Him, "Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?" (14) But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

Has the truth always been evident?

Jesus came into the world to bear witness to the truth.
John 18:37: Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say [rightly] that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice."

The truth has always been evident.
Romans 1:18-20: (18) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, (19) because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown [it] to them. (20) For since the creation of the world His invisible [attributes] are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,...

When was Jesus crucified?

It was after the sixth hour when Jesus was crucified.
John 19:14,16: (14) Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, "Behold your King!" ... (16) Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led [Him] away.

It was the third hour when Jesus was crucified.
Mark 15:25: Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.

Who carried the cross to the crucifixion site?

Jesus carried his own cross.
John 19:17: And He [Jesus], bearing His cross, went out to a place called [the Place] of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha,...

Simon of Cyrene carried Jesus' cross.
Matthew 27:32: Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross.

What was Jesus offered to drink at the crucifixion?

Jesus was offered sour wine.
John 19:17-18, 29-30: And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called [the Place] of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. … Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put [it] on hyssop, and put [it] to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

Jesus was offered sour wine mingled with gall.
Matthew 27:33-35: And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted [it], He would not drink. Then they crucified Him…

Jesus was offered sour wine mingled with myrrh. He was then offered sour wine.
Mark 15:22-24, 36: And they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. Then they gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take [it]. And when they crucified Him … Then someone ran and filled a sponge full of sour wine, put [it] on a reed, and offered [it] to Him to drink, saying, "Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down."

Jesus was offered sour wine.
Luke 23:33, 36: And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. … The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine. …

When was Jesus offered drink at the crucifixion?

Jesus was offered sour wine after he was crucified.
John 19:17-18, 29-30: And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called [the Place] of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. … Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put [it] on hyssop, and put [it] to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

Jesus was offered sour wine mingled with gall before he was crucified but he did not drink.
Matthew 27:33-35: And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted [it], He would not drink. Then they crucified Him…

Jesus was offered sour wine mingled with myrrh before he was crucified but he did not drink. He was then offered sour wine after he was crucified.
Mark 15:22-24, 36: And they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. Then they gave Him wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take [it]. And when they crucified Him … Then someone ran and filled a sponge full of sour wine, put [it] on a reed, and offered [it] to Him to drink, saying, "Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down."

Jesus was offered sour wine after he was crucified.
Luke 23:33, 36: And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. … The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine. …

Why did the women go to the tomb?

The body had already been anointed and wrapped in strips of linen cloth.
John 19:39-40: (39) And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. (40) Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.

The women came to the tomb to anoint the body.
Mark 16:1: Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him.

Who were the first visitors to the tomb?

The first visitor to the tomb was Mary Magdalene.
John 20:1: Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

The first visitors to the tomb were Mary Magdalene and the other Mary.
Matthew 28:1: Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

The first visitors to the tomb were Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, and Salome.
Mark 16:1: Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him.

The first visitor to the tomb were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and "the others".
Luke 23:55: Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.

Luke 24:1: Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

When did the visitation to the tomb occur?

The visit took place on the first day of the week while it was still dark.
John 20:1: Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

The visit took place after the Sabbath at dawn.
Matthew 28:1: Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

The visit took place on the first day of the week just after sunrise.
Mark 16:2: Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.

The visit took place on the first day of the week very early in the morning.
Luke 24:1: Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Did the women enter the tomb?

The women did not enter the tomb.
John 20:1-2, 11: (1) Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. (2) Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." ... (11) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down [and looked] into the tomb.

The women actually entered the tomb.
Mark 16:5: And entering the tomb, they [Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome] saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

Were the disciples informed of the resurrection by the visitors?

The visitor told two disciples.
John 20:2: Then she [Mary Magdalene] ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him."

The visitors ran to tell the disciples.
Matthew 28:8: So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.

The visitor told no one.
Mark 16:8: So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

The visitors told the eleven disciples and "all the others".
Luke 24:9-10: (9) Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. (10) It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary [the mother] of James, and the other [women] with them, who told these things to the apostles.

Jesus had to rise from the dead according to scripture?

Jesus has to rise from the dead according to scripture.
John 20:9: For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.

There is no such scripture.
There is no such scripture in the Tanach.

Was there an earthquake during the resurrection?

There was no earthquake, only two angels sitting inside the tomb.
John 20:11-12: (11) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down [and looked] into the tomb. (12) And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

An angel arrived during an earthquake and rolled back the stone at the tomb entrance then sat on it.
Matthew 28:2: And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.

There was no eathquake, only a young man sitting inside the tomb.
Mark 16:5: And entering the tomb, they [Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome] saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

There was no earthquake, only two men appearing and standing inside the tomb.
Luke 24:2-4: (2) But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. (3) Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. (4) And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.

Were there angels at the tomb during the resurrection? If so, how many and where were they?

There were two angels sitting inside the tomb.
John 20:11-12: (11) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down [and looked] into the tomb. (12) And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

An angel arrived during an earthquake and rolled back the stone at the tomb entrance then sat on it.
Matthew 28:2: And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.

There was a young man sitting inside the tomb.
Mark 16:5: And entering the tomb, they [Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome] saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

There were two men appearing and standing inside the tomb.
Luke 24:2-4: (2) But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. (3) Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. (4) And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.

Where was the first resurrection appearance?

Jesus' first resurrection appearance was at the tomb.
John 20:12-14: (12) And she [Mary Magdalene] saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. (13) Then they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." (14) Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing [there], and did not know that it was Jesus.

Jesus' first resurrection appearance was near the tomb.
Matthew 28:8-9: (8) So they [Mary Magdalene and the other Mary] went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. (9) And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him.

Jesus' first resurrection appearance was in the vicinity of Emmaus (seven miles from Jerusalem).
Luke 24:13-15: (13) Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. (14) And they talked together of all these things which had happened. (15) So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them.

What was the order of Jesus' appearances after his resurrection?

The order of the resurrection appearances were: Mary Magdalene, the disciples without Thomas, the disciples with Thomas, and then the eleven disciples again.
John 20:14, 19, 26: (14) Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing [there], and did not know that it was Jesus. (19) Then, the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace [be] with you." (26) And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!"
John 21:1: After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: ...

The order of the resurrection appearances were: Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, then the eleven disciples.
Matthew 28:1, 9, 16-17: (1) Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. (9) And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. (16) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. (17) When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.

The order of the resurrection appearances were: Mary Magdalene, two others, then the eleven disciples.
*Note, these verses were not in the original manuscripts and most likely not written by Mark.
Mark 16:9, 12, 14: (9) Now when [He] rose early on the first [day] of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. (12) After that, He appeared in another form to two of them as they walked and went into the country. (14) Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.

The order of the resurrection appearances were: two sojourners (Peter and Simon) and then the eleven disciples.
Luke 24:15, 36: (15) So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. (36) Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, "Peace to you."

The order of the resurrection appearances were: Peter, the twelve disciples, 500+ others, James, the apostles, then Paul.
I Corinthians 15:5-8: (5) ...and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. (6) After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. (7) After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. (8) Then last of all He was seen by me [Paul] also, as by one born out of due time.

When was the "Holy Spirit" given to the disciples?

In his first resurrection appearance before the disciples, Jesus gives them the Holy Spirit.
John 20:18-22: (18) Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and [that] He had spoken these things to her. (19) Then, the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace [be] with you." (20) When He had said this, He showed them [His] hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. (21) So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." (22) And when He had said this, He breathed on [them], and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit was given to the disciples forty days, and numerous meetings with the apostles, after Jesus' resurrection.
Acts 1:3-5: (3) ...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. (4) And being assembled together with [them], He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," [He said], "you have heard from Me; (5) for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.

Where did the ascension take place?

The ascension is not mentioned.
John 21:1, 24-25: (1) After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself. … (24) This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. (25) And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.

There is no mention of the ascension, but if it took place, it would have been from a mountain in Galilee.
Matthew 28:16-20: (16) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. (17) When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. (18) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, [even] to the end of the age." Amen.

The ascension took place in or near Jerusalem.
*Note, these verses were not in the original manuscripts and most likely not written by Mark.
Mark 16:14-19: (14) Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. (15) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (16) He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. (17) And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; (18) they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." (19) So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.

The ascension took place outside in Bethany (near Jerusalem).
Luke 24:50-51: (50) And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. (51) Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven.

*Jewish Scripture from The Complete Jewish Bible with Rashi Commentary
**Christian Scripture from the New King James Version