The Harp of God Part 22

What convulsion of nature occurred at the time of Jesus' death? -- 261.

Give the Scriptural proof of the burial of Jesus' body. -- 261.

Why did the Pharisees believe in the resurrection of the dead? -- 262.

Did the Pharisees specially request of Pilate a special guard to be placed over the tomb of Jesus? and if so, why? Give the Scriptural proof. -- 262.

What did Pilate reply to them? -- 262.

Could G.o.d have resurrected Jesus Christ without removing the stone? -- 263.

How would this indicate the derision in which he held the Pharisees?

-- 263.

Who rolled away the stone from the tomb? -- 264.

What did the Roman guard testify concerning the appearance of the one who rolled away the stone? -- 264.

Who first appeared at the tomb on the morning of Christ's resurrection?

-- 265.

Relate what took place there between Mary Magdalene and the messenger who appeared to her; and what was the message delivered to her? -- 265.

What other wrongful thing did the priests do, when they heard of Jesus Christ's resurrection? -- 266.

Compare the testimony given by St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St.

John; and state whether there is any real difference. ---- 267-270.

What other Apostle's testimony is added to that of the ones just quoted?

and what did he say about the resurrection of Jesus? -- 271.

What further testimony did St. John subsequently give concerning Jesus Christ's resurrection? -- 272.

How many witnesses testified to the resurrection of our Lord Jesus?

-- 273.

Where did these faithful witnesses give their testimony concerning the resurrection of the Lord? -- 273.

Did they endanger themselves by giving such testimony? -- 273.

The fact that they gave it immediately and boldly, what weight does that add to its truthfulness? -- 274.

What was their motive in testifying of the Lord's resurrection? -- 274.

Did anyone suffer martyrdom because of giving testimony to this effect?

Give the Scriptural proof. -- 274.

To what nature was Jesus Christ resurrected? -- 275.

What does it mean to have inherent life? -- 275.

What did Jesus say about the Father giving him this favor? -- 275.

When the Lord arose from the dead, was he made lower or higher than the angels? -- 275.

When was he begotten and when born to the divine nature? -- 275.

What is the meaning of the terms Lord and Christ? -- 275.

What power and authority has the Lord possessed since his resurrection?

-- 275.

What is the meaning of the name Jesus? -- 275.

State what the Scriptures say of his exaltation at the resurrection.

-- 276.

Has G.o.d decreed how the creatures of earth shall ultimately honor the Lord Jesus? -- 277.

When was the first time Jesus appeared to his disciples after arising from the dead? -- 278.

With what body did he appear? -- 278.

Give the reasons why he did not appear in the body that was crucified.

-- 278.

How did Mary recognize him? -- 278.

State how many times Jesus appeared prior to his ascension on high, giving the Scriptural proof. ---- 279-289.

Did he appear in a spirit or a human body? and how did he get the body in which he appeared? -- 290.

How could he appear in the room in the presence of the disciples when the door was locked? -- 290.

How did the disciples recognize him at the sea of Galilee and other places? -- 290.

What was Jesus' purpose in appearing to the disciples? -- 291.

Describe the body in which Jesus appeared behind locked doors; and what did he say to his disciples then? -- 291.

Could the body in which Jesus was crucified ascend into heaven? and if not, why not? Give Scriptural proof. -- 291.

Describe his appearance to Saul on the way to Damascus. -- 292.

Did Saul see the body of Jesus at that time? -- 292.

What effect did the appearance of the Lord to St. Paul have upon him?

-- 292.