1.5 The Crucifixion

• Under Roman rule, crucifixion was used to punish criminals, slaves, and those who challenged Roman authority
• How much was Judas Iscariot paid for betraying Jesus?

  30 pieces of silver
• What were the dual purposes of crucifixion under Roman rule?

  Punishment and deterrence
• Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver


  True
• What are the key Christian themes highlighted by the crucifixion?

  Redemption, salvation, reconciliation
• What was the purpose of crucifixion under Roman rule?

  Deterrence and punishment
• Chronological order of events leading to Jesus' crucifixion

  1️⃣ Jesus' teachings challenge authorities

  2️⃣ Jewish religious leaders conspire

  3️⃣ Judas betrays Jesus

  4️⃣ Pontius Pilate sentences Jesus
• Pontius Pilate believed Jesus was guilty but sentenced him to death to avoid rebellion.

  False
• How does the crucifixion facilitate reconciliation between humanity and God?

  Restores their relationship
• What is the theological interpretation of the crucifixion regarding sin?

  Atonement for sins
• Public execution by crucifixion maintained Roman authority

  True
• Pontius Pilate found Jesus guilty but ordered his crucifixion to maintain order

  False
• Jesus' teachings and claims of being the Messiah challenged the religious and political authorities
• Match the theological aspect of the crucifixion with its significance:

  Forgiveness of Sins ↔️ Reconciliation with God

  Redemption ↔️ Freedom from sin

  Salvation ↔️ Spiritual liberation
• The crucifixion is viewed as the ultimate sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins

  True
• Crucifixion was primarily used to maintain Roman authority and suppress challenges to it.

  True
• Which Jewish religious leaders conspired to arrest Jesus?

  Pharisees and Sadducees
• What theological concept is highlighted by the crucifixion of Jesus in Christianity?

  Forgiveness of sins
• The crucifixion is viewed as the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins.


  True
• The crucifixion remains a central event in Christian theology and belief.


  True
• What was the purpose of crucifixion under Roman rule?

  Deterrence and punishment
• Key events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus

  1️⃣ Jesus' teachings and claims of being the Messiah

  2️⃣ Jewish religious leaders saw Jesus as a threat

  3️⃣ Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus

  4️⃣ Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to crucifixion
• Match the Roman practice with its purpose:

  Crucifixion ↔️ Public execution

  Deterrence ↔️ Maintain Roman control
• Which Jewish religious leaders conspired to have Jesus arrested?

  Pharisees and Sadducees
• Why did Pontius Pilate sentence Jesus to death by crucifixion?

  To maintain Roman order
• The crucifixion is regarded as the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins
• What was the primary purpose of crucifixion under Roman rule?

  Deterrence and punishment
• Crucifixion was intended to punish threats to Roman power and discourage others from following suit
• Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
• Match the theological aspect with its significance in the crucifixion:

  Forgiveness of Sins ↔️ Atones for human sins

  Redemption ↔️ Frees humanity from sin

  Salvation ↔️ Provides spiritual liberation
• The crucifixion highlights Christian themes of redemption, salvation, and reconciliation with the divine
• What does the crucifixion offer believers in terms of spiritual freedom?

  Redemption from sin