before jesus's death and after it?

Question

did jesus tell the people who were around him that he will die on the cross to save them?or did he tell them he will save them at all?what did he tell the people around him to make them convert to christianity?and can u prove it?what is the difference between christians before jesus's death and after it?were they do the cross sign while praying before jesus death too?to me it's weird that faith and rituals change after someone's death

Answer 1

You have a lot of questions. Start by reading the New Testament, you'll find the answers to all of your questions and much, much more. If your'e still curious, find a church in your area that offers the Alpha program. It's a class that introduces people with lots of questions to Christianity without cramming anything down your throat. www.alphausa.org.
Good luck.

Answer 2

Holy Saturday was when Jesus was in Hades preaching salvation to those who awaited his message like Adam awaiting God in Paradise.

"Arise, O God, and judge Thou the earth......."
Great Holy Saturday Morning
(The service is Vespers and Divine Liturgy of Saturday evening sung by anticipation Saturday morning.)

Psalms are read and Resurrection hymns are sung which tell of Christ's descent into Hades. "Today Hades cried out groaning" is the hymn's description of the resurrection of Adam and the conquering of death. Thus this day's celebration is called "First Resurrection". Most of the readings of this day are from the Old Testament on the prophesies and promise of the conquering of death. On this day the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil is officiated. Apostle Paul exhorts the faithful: "We were buried, therefore, with him by baptism unto death, so we, too, might walk in newness of life", Romans 4:6.

After the reading of the Epistle, the priest follows the custom of tossing of laurel, saying: "Arise, O God, and judge Thou the earth: for Thou shall take all heathen to Thine inheritance". The Cherubic hymn of this day is: "Let all mortal flesh keep silence and stand with fear and trembling......", a thoughtful hymn of adoration and exaltation. The Divine Liturgy ends with the Communion Hymn: "So the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and He is risen to save us".

The readings are from Romans 6:3-11 and Matthew 28:1-20.

I suggest reading the rest of the website to develop a broader understanding and maybe the real answer to your question.