Explain what Christians believe about the death of Jesus and Life after death.

Christians believe that the risen Jesus is always with them, as he promised he would be.

Jesus was the person seen by Christians as making the ultimate self-sacrifice

Jesus suffering is something very important to Christians; he endured both physical and

Spiritual pain whilst he was on earth. It demonstrates the love and the respect he had for his people. Jesus was scared near the end of his life on earth and even prayed that god might spare him of his suffering; 'Father ............My Father! All things are possible for you. Take this cup of suffering away from me (Mark 14:36).

When the high priest asked Jesus if he actually was the 'son of God' Jesus was faithful to God and so was killed for the crime of blasphemy.

Jesus accepted his death knowing that the suffering he would inevitably endure would give people faith and hope.

* Explain why the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus are important for Christians today?

Jesus does drink the cu of suffering and proves that his trust in god remains although god seems to have left him.

The account of Jesus life in marks gospel which includes his suffering death and resurrection is very important to Christian because the message in the gospel will continue to give Christians support and comfort throughout their lives.

The resurrection belief is the central believe of Christianity, the basis for Christian hope of life after death.

Christians today think upon the death of Jesus as a great mystery. They do not pretend that they can fully understand why Jesus was crucified.

Jesus accepted his death knowing that the suffering he would inevitably endure would give people faith and hope. For all Christians, the important thing about the resurrection of Jesus is that he is alive now. Death did not destroy him. Christians believe that Christ

Is a living spiritual power, present with them in their everyday lives. It is the reason for faith and hope that Christians have today.