chings were seen by some as revolutions against Rome, some scholars even believe that Jesus was a military rebel rather than a peacemaker (Elson 70). The priests and scribes were the ones that were concerned that Jesus’ actions would turn the Romans against them, and against the Jews. The priests and scribes conspired with Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ Apostles, to kill Jesus “for the people” (Luke 22:2). At the Passover dinner Jesus revealed that he was aware of his betrayal, he told them all that his death will be the sacrifice for all of the sins of humanity, and after his death the gates of Heaven will be opened. At that dinner the disciples took part in the first Eucharist, symbolizing the sacrifice of Jesus for God to forgive all of the sins of humanity. After the Passover dinner Jesus and his disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane. While in the garden praying, Jesus was arrested by a mob led by Judas Iscariot. After Jesus was arrested he was presented in front of a group of Jewish Officials, and was asked to declare if he was the Christ, the Son of God. After he responded affirmatively, he was sentenced to death for blasphemy and was crucified along with two other criminals. He was dead for three days and then he resurrected himself. When he was back from the dead he told his Apostles about the gift of the Holy Spirit that they would receive, and then Ascended back into Heaven. It must take an incredibly powerful person to die for everyone else’s sins and rise from the dead so that humans could have the hope of eternity in the presence of God forever(Delaneey). Jesus affected the lives of many people while he was living, and even more after his death. In his time he offered people with hard lives something else to believe in, and a reason to be good on Earth so that you can live with God for eternity. The idea he offered brought him many followers, who eventually settled down form ...
