| A | B |
|---|
| resurrection | coming back to life after death |
| crucifixion | a method of execution by nailing or tying a person to the cross |
| the Jews opposed them | the response of the Jews When the Romans took control of Jerusalem |
| zealots | resisted Romans by force refused to pay taxes |
| Gospels | Early writings where we learn most of the information on Jesus |
| Baptized Jesus | John did this in the Jordan River |
| the poor and outcast | Jesus become a champion for |
| Pontius Pilate | had Jesus arrested, beaten and executed by crucifixion |
| the guards gone and an empty tomb | 3 days after Jesus burial, the apostles found this |
| the Messiah | the Jews believe Jesus to be |
| Christians | those who believe in Jesus as the Christ |
| Peter | key apostle in the first early Christian churches |
| He had a dream about carrying a cross into battle | Why Emperor Constantine stopped persecuting the Christians |
| two most important commandments | “Love the Lord with all your heart” Second is “love your neighbor as yourself” |
