Abraham sacrifices Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19)
The book of Genesis describes God's order to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. The story illustrates Abraham's great faith and trust in God, and was later seen as a symbol of the death of Christ.
Christ dies upon the cross (John 19:28-30)
Given its significance, the death of Christ is described in detail in all four gospels. From these we learn of Christ's last words.
Christ is stripped of his garments (John 19:23-24)
The four Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus took his clothes and shared them out between them, leaving him naked.
The Twelve Apostles (Matthew 10:1-15)
Jesus chose twelve of his disciples to be his 'apostles'. These men would specially share in his mission and continue it after his death.
The Jesse Tree (Isaiah 11:1-10)
The Jesse Tree has its roots in medieval Christianity, where it was used as a teaching tool to illustrate the family tree of Jesus Christ. It is named after Jesse, the father of King David, who is traditionally pictured at the base of the tree.
Christ is crucified (Luke 23:33-34)
According to the gospels, Jesus was crucified by Roman soldiers, who drove nails into his hands and feet.