STATIONS OF THE CROSS

LAST SUPPER

• Jesus and the disciples gather for the Passover meal
• In this story Jesus is presented as all knowing as he knows who will betray him
• The bread and wine symbolize the flesh and blood of Jesus.
• God can transform things and speak through people.
• Humanity is shown as imperfect and unloyal even if we do not realize it and that the world is an illogical place

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AGONY IN GETHSAME

• Jesus prays to God in the garden to let his will be done without him having to die
• The cup Jesus talks about symbolizes his devotion to God and the bond he has with him.
• This passage tells us that God has a plan for us that may not be what we want but is what is needed.
• Jesus shows his emotional and desperate side in this passage. Even Jesus second guesses things.
• The story emphasizes that humans are afraid of the unknown and the fate of the world is not in our hands.

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JESUS AND CAIAPHAS

• Jesus is brought to the high priest after being arrested.
• He is accused of trying to destroy the Temple; the Temple represents God'skingdom
• God shows his power through Jesus when he answers that he is the son of God.
• Jesus isn't afraid of powerful people and doesn't stop him from being faitful, truthful.
• Humans get angry when someone goes against the established order of things; the world needs to be more openminded

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SUICIDE OF JUDAS

• Judas returns the silver and then hangs himself.
• The silver represents greed and desire.
• God wants people to be aware of their sins.
• Jesus even has followers that are not loyal and trustworthy.
• Humans feel the need to have material goods; the world needs to value relationships more.

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BARABBAS OR JESUS

• The people choise Barabbas to be freed instead of Jesus.
• Pilate washing his hands symbolizes that people need to be cleansed of sins.
• God cannot control the descisions people make.
• Jesus is seen as a threat to society.
• Humans often exploit innocent people; The world does not run on logic.

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SOLDIERS MOCK JESUS

• The soldiers beat and mock Jesus after he is condemned.
• The crown of thorns represents the suffering Jesus must endure.
• God puts us through suffering before we can realize our real purpose.
• Jesus' humanity is shown through his suffering
• People overstep their boundaries; The world is unfair and often violent.

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CRUCIFIXION

• Jesus is nailed to the cross.
• The cross represents the weight he has to carry for other people.
• God gives people strength to get through things.
• Jesus' human side makes him appear weak to other people.
• Humans are not easily forgiving; the world has corrupt ways of dealing with things.

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DEATH

• Jesus dies on the cross.
• The darkness and earthquake represents the world's loss.
• God shows his power through nature.
• Jesus doubts and questions God in the end; he feels alone.
• It is easy to get caught up in our suffering; the world needs to accept death as a natural part of life.

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BURIAL

• Jesus' body is placed in the tomb.
• The tomb represents how Jesus' power is halted by death
• God works with us even in death.
• Even Jesus cannot escape death.
• Humans only really realize the importance of a person when they die; the world needs to embrace life.

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RESSURECTION

• Jesus is raised from the dead after three days.
• The angels represent peace and justice.
• God is a source of hope even in the worst situations.
• Jesus is truly a devine being and the son of God.
• Humans need to have more faith in God; the world has a way of working things out for the best.

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