Sunday, April 02, 2006
Donkey:A lowly donkey was given to Jesus to ride into Jerusalem just before His death and resurrection.
Silver Coins: Judas accepted 30 silver coins for betraying Jesus into the hands of the Jewish leaders.
Passover Cup: At Jesus' last supper with His disciples before He died on the cross, He used the cup of wine to explain His death. Christians still drink from a cup to remember Christ's blood poured out for us and our sin.
Praying Hands: Praying hands remind us that Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray with His disciples.
Leather Whip: After His trial by Pilate, the Roman soldiers used leather ropes with rocks and metal woven in to whip Jesus leaving 39 deep gashes in His skin
Crown of Thorns: The soldiers who crucified Jesus placed a crown of thorns on His head, so they could mock Him by saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
Nails in the Cross: Three large nails were driven into Jesus' hands and feet to nail Him to the cross.
Dice for Gambling: The Roman soldiers used dice to gamble for Jesus' robe.
Soldier's Spear: Roman soldiers used a spear to pierce Jesus' side when He was on the cross.
Cream - Linen Wrapping: Joseph of Arimathea wrapped the body of Jesus in a linen cloth after He died on the cross.
Stone at the Tomb: The huge stone that had covered the tomb was found rolled away.
Empty Tomb: Jesus' tomb was empty because He rose from the dead!
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