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The Biblical Accounts of The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

 

The passages below are taken from the account of the passion and resurrection of Jesus Chirst set out in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Last Supper -- Jesus shares the Passover meal with his disciples and offers them his body and his blood in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the wine.

The Garden of Gethsemane -- Jesus goes out to the garden with his followers, knowing the course which he is about to take.

Christ Before the High Priest and Peter's Denials -- Jesus is led before the high priest, while Peter three times denies he know Jesus.

Christ Before Pilate -- Jesus is led before the high priest and Pilate and the crowd shouts "Crucify Him!"

The Crucifixion -- Finally Jesus is hung on a cross to die.

Resurrection -- Three days later and the tomb is empty. Jesus has risen and shows God's power over sin and death.


Other Scripture Resources

Reading Guide to the Gospel of Mark -- complete a study of Mark's Gospel during the course of Lent.


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