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Which of David's son is an ancestor of Jesus?
Jesus' lineage is traced through Solomon (David's son).
Matthew 1:6-7: (6) and Jesse begot David the king. David the king begot Solomon by her [who had been the wife] of Uriah. (7) Solomon begot Rehoboam, Rehoboam begot Abijah, and Abijah begot Asa.
His lineage is also traced through Nathan (David's son).
Luke 3:31: ...[the son] of Melea, [the son] of Menan, [the son] of Mattathah, [the son] of Nathan, [the son] of David,...
Who is Joseph's father?
Jacob was Joseph's father.
Matthew 1:16: And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ.
Heli is also listed as Joseph's father.
Luke 3:23: Now Jesus Himself began [His ministry at] about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) [the] son of Joseph, [the son] of Heli,...
Did Jesus and his parents flee to Egypt?
Following Jesus' birth, the family flees to Egypt to avoid the murder of the firstborn.
Matthew 2:13-14: (13) Now when they [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him." (14) When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt,...
The family stays in Jerusalem for about 40 days and never flees to Egypt.
Luke 2:22, 39: (22) Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present [Him] to the Lord... (39) So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their [own] city, Nazareth.
Jesus would be called a Nazarene?
It was prophesied that Jesus would be called a Nazerene.
Matthew 2:23: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene."
There is no such scripture.
There is no such scripture in the Tanach.
Did John the Baptizer recognize Jesus as the messiah?
John recognized Jesus as the messiah.
Matthew 3:11-14: (11) I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. (12) His winnowing fan [is] in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." (13) Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. (14) And John [tried to] prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?"
After the baptism, John sends his disciples to ask if Jesus is the messiah.
Matthew 11:2-3: (2) And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples (3) and said to Him, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?"
Did the "Devil" take Jesus to the mountain or Temple first?
The Devil took Jesus to the Temple and then to the mountain.
Matthew 4:5, 8: (5) Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, ... (8) Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
The Devil took Jesus to the mountain and then to the Temple.
Luke 4:5, 9: (5) Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. ... (9) Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here.
Are we saved by works or faith?
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."
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.
Who asked Jesus to heal the centurion's servant?
A centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant.
Matthew 8:5-6: (5) Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, (6) saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented."
A centurion asked Jewish elders to ask Jesus to heal his servant.
Luke 7:2-3: (2) And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. (3) So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.
Were the apostles to work with the Gentiles?
The apostles were to work amongst the Jews and not the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:5-6: (5) These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. (6) But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Peter worked amongst the Gentiles.
Acts 15:7: And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
Did Jesus order the apostles to take sandals and staves with them?
Jesus orders the apostles to not take sandals or staves.
Matthew 10:10: ...nor bag for [your] journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.
Jesus orders the apostles to take sandals and staves.
Mark 6:8-9: (8) He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff--no bag, no bread, no copper in [their] money belts-- (9) but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics.
Are we to honor our father and mother?
Jesus teaches that he had come to divide families.
Matthew 10:35-36: (35) For I have come to 'set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law'; (36) and 'a man's enemies will be those of his [own] household.'
One of the "Ten Commandments" is to honor thy father and mother.
Exodus 20:12: Honor your father and your mother, in order that your days be lengthened on the land that the Lord, your God, is giving you.
Is John the Baptizer Elijah?
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.
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."
Priests who profane the Sabbath are blameless?
Jesus refers to a law that states the priests profane the Sabbath yet are blameless.
Matthew 12:5: Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless?
There is no such law.
There is no such law in the Tanach.
Will there arise someone wiser than Solomon?
Jesus states that there is one who is wiser than Solomon.
Matthew 12:42: The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon [is] here.
G-d states that there will never be one as wise as Solomon.
I Kings 3:12: The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon [is] here.
Are Jews forbidden from eating fat and blood?
Jesus dismisses the decrees.
Matthew 15:11: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.
G-d forbids the eating of fat and blood as an eternal decree.
Leviticus 3:17: [This is] an eternal statute for all your generations, in all your dwelling places: You shall not eat any fat or any blood.
When did the transfiguration take place?
The transfiguration occurs six days after Jesus foretells his suffering.
Matthew 17:1-2: (1) Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; (2) and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
The transfiguration took place eight days afterwards.
Luke 9:28-29: (28) Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. (9) As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe [became] white [and] glistening.
Who asked a favor of Jesus?
The mother of James and John asks Jesus a favor for her sons.
Matthew 20:20-21: (20) Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. (21) And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to Him, "Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom."
James and John asked Jesus a favor themselves.
Mark 10:35-37: (35) Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask." (36) And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?" (37) They said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory."
Who did Jesus heal at Jericho?
Jesus heals two blind men as he was leaving Jericho.
Matthew 20:29-34: (29) Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. (30) And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!" (31) Then the multitude warned them that they should be quiet; but they cried out all the more, saying, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!" (32) So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, "What do you want Me to do for you?" (33) They said to Him, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened." (34) So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
Jesus healed one blind man as he arrived at Jericho.
Mark 10:46-52: (46) Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. (47) And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (48) Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" (49) So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, "Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you." (50) And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. (51) So Jesus answered and said to him, "What do you want Me to do for you?" The blind man said to Him, "Rabboni, that I may receive my sight." (52) Then Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.
How did Jesus obtain the donkey?
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.
Jesus himself found the donkey.
John 12:14: Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written:...
How many animals did Jesus ride?
Jesus rode two animals.
Matthew 21:7: They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set [Him] on them.
Jesus rode one animal.
Mark 11:7: Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it.
When did Judas make the bargain with the chief priests?
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?"
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."
What is the order of the "communion"?
The order of the communion was bread and then wine.
Matthew 26:26-29: (26) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke [it], and gave [it] to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." (27) Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. (28) For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (29) But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."
The order of the communion is recorded as being wine then bread.
Luke 22:17-20: (17) Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, "Take this and divide [it] among yourselves; (18) for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." (19) And He took bread, gave thanks and broke [it], and gave [it] to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." (20) Likewise He also [took] the cup after supper, saying, "This cup [is] the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.
How many times did the disciples fall asleep?
The disciples fell asleep three times.
Matthew 26:40-46: (40) Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? (41) Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak." (42) Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." (43) And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. (44) So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. (45) Then He came to His disciples and said to them, "Are [you] still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. (46) Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."
The disciples fell asleep once.
Luke 22:45-47: (45) When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow. (46) Then He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation." (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.
Did Judas kiss Jesus?
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?"
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.
Did Jesus heal the servant's ear?
The ear of the servant is cut off and remained cut.
Matthew 26:51: (51) And suddenly, one of those [who were] with Jesus stretched out [his] hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. (52) But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
The ear of the servant is cut and the healed by Jesus.
Luke 22:50-51: (50) And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. (51) But Jesus answered and said, "Permit even this." And He touched his ear and healed him.
Who was Jesus taken to after his arrest?
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.
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.
When was Jesus put on trial?
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.
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!"
Who was at the trial of Jesus?
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,...
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.
Who did Peter make his first denial to?
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."
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."
Who did Peter make his second denial to?
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!"
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!"
Who did Peter make his third denial to?
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.
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.
How many times did the rooster crow?
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.
The rooster crowed once.
John 18:27: Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed.
What happened to the 30 pieces of silver?
Judas returned the silver to the chief priests.
Matthew 27:5: Then he [Judas] threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.
Judas used the coins to buy the potter's field.
Acts 1:18: Now this man [Judas] purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out.
How did Judas die?
Judas hanged himself.
Matthew 27:5: Then he [Judas] threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.
Judas fell and burst open.
Acts 1:18: Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out.
Who bought the potter's field?
The chief priests bought the potter's field.
Matthew 27:7: And they [the chief priests] consulted together and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
Judas bought the potter's field.
Acts 1:18: Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out.
Why is the potter's field called the "Field of Blood"?
The potter's field is called the Field of Blood due to the coins being "blood money".
Matthew 27:7-8: (7) And they [the chief priests] consulted together and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. (8) Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
The potter's field is called the Field of Blood due to Judas' death in the field.
Acts 1:18-19: (18) Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out. (19) And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.
Did Jesus answer the charges against him?
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.
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."
Who carried the cross to the crucifixion site?
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.
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,...
What was Jesus offered to drink at the crucifixion?
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. …
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.
When was Jesus offered drink at the crucifixion?
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. …
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.
Which of the criminals mocked Jesus?
Both criminals crucified with Jesus mocked him.
Matthew 27:44: Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing.
Only one of the criminals crucified with Jesus mocked him.
Luke 23:39: Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us."
Who were the first visitors to 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.
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.
When did the visitation to the tomb occur?
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.
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.
Was the stone over the tomb entrance at the time of the visit?
The stone at the tomb entrance was still in place when the visit took place.
Matthew 28:1-2: (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. (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.
The stone had already been rolled away when the visit took place.
Mark 16:4: But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away--for it was very large.
Was there an earthquake during the resurrection?
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 earthquake, 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.
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.
Were there angels at the tomb during the resurrection? If so, how many and where were they?
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.
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.
Were the disciples informed of the resurrection by the visitors?
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.
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."
Where was the first resurrection appearance?
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.
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.
What was the order of Jesus' appearances after his resurrection?
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: 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: 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.
Where did the ascension take place?
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.
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.
*Jewish Scripture from The Complete Jewish Bible with Rashi Commentary
**Christian Scripture from the New King James Version |
