Bible Questions About the Life of Jesus

The Passion of Christ refers to the suffering, crucifixion, and death of Jesus — the events that secured salvation for all who believe.

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem one week before His resurrection, when crowds waved palm branches and cried 'Hosanna!'

Most scholars place the crucifixion of Jesus in either AD 30 or AD 33, with AD 33 being the most commonly accepted date.

Emmanuel (Immanuel) means 'God With Us' — the prophetic name given to Jesus, announcing that God Himself has come to dwell among His people.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is Jesus' story of a wayward son who demanded his inheritance, squandered it, and was welcomed home by his forgiving father.

The Good Samaritan is Jesus' story of a despised outsider who showed mercy to a wounded stranger, revealing what it truly means to love your neighbour.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep tells how a shepherd leaves ninety-nine safe sheep to search for one that is lost, rejoicing when he finds it.

The Parable of the Lost Coin tells of a woman who searches diligently for one lost silver coin and rejoices with her neighbours when she finds it.

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant warns that those who refuse to forgive others after receiving God's vast forgiveness will face His judgment.

The Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrates that the kingdom of God starts small but grows into something surprisingly great.

The Parable of the Leaven teaches that the kingdom of God spreads silently and pervasively, transforming everything it touches.

The Pearl of Great Price is Jesus' parable about a merchant who sold everything to buy one supremely valuable pearl — a picture of the worth of God's kingdom.

The Hidden Treasure is Jesus' parable about a man who discovers treasure in a field and joyfully sells everything to buy the field and gain the treasure.

The Parable of the Wedding Feast teaches that many are invited to God's kingdom, but only those who accept the invitation and wear the proper garment enter in.

The Parable of the Ten Virgins warns believers to be spiritually prepared and watchful, for Christ's return will come at an unexpected hour.

The ascension is the event, forty days after His resurrection, when Jesus was taken up bodily into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father.

The nativity is the account of Jesus' birth — the virgin conception, the journey to Bethlehem, and the worship of shepherds and wise men.

The annunciation is the angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God.

The Star of Bethlehem was the heavenly sign that led the wise men from the east to worship the infant Jesus in Bethlehem.

The transfiguration was the moment when Jesus was gloriously transformed on a mountain, witnessed by Peter, James, and John, with Moses and Elijah appearing beside Him.

The temptation of Jesus was Satan's threefold attempt to divert Christ from His mission — in the wilderness, at the temple pinnacle, and on a high mountain.