Pre-Jesus
What is the reason why Joseph (the carpenter) ultimately did NOT divorce Mary?
An angel came to Joseph (the carpenter) in a dream and told him that the child Mary carries was conceived in through the Holy Spirit.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
"It is said, anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce. But I tell you, anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality makes her the victim of adultery, and..."
"...anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery."
1. Seeds along the path
2. Seeds among thorns
3. Seeds between the rocks
4. Seeds on good soil
Who Betrayed Jesus? And for how much?
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 silver pieces.
John the Baptist is Jesus' Cousin
What did John the Baptist say to Jesus when Jesus came to be baptized?
"I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
"If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt..."
"...hand over your coat as well."
Recall the parable of the Mustard Seed
Something small becomes something large.
Who were the 2 men shown to the crowd (where only 1 could be released).
Barabbas & Jesus
How many wise men came to visit baby Jesus?
We don't know.
Who are the first 4 disciples of Jesus according to the book of Matthew
Andrew, Simon-Peter, James & John
"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..."
"...that you may be children of your Father in heaven."
Recall the parable of the wandering sheep.
If a man has 100 sheep and loses 1, he will search for the 1 until it is found.
Why did Pilate wash his hands after handing Jesus over to the crowd?
Because he knew that Jesus was innocent.
When Matthew is naming the genealogy of Jesus, how many sets of 14 does he name?
3
When Jesus was tested in the wilderness, what were the 3 temptations?
1. Turn rocks into bread
2. Jump off the highest point of the temple
3. Bow down to worship the devil
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?..."
"It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot."
Recall the parable of the vineyard and why was it spoken?
1. A man hired many people to work in his vineyard. Even though some worked all day and some, only the evening, they were all paid the same amount.
2. "The last will be first, and the first will be last."
What did Jesus cry out before he died?
"Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" (My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?)
Why did Joseph (the carpenter) take his family to live in Egypt for a while?
Because the king wanted to kill Jesus - therefore they moved to Egypt to stay safe
When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, how did He refute the devil?
1. "Men shall not live off of bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
2. "Do not put the Lord your God to the test."
3. "Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only."
Recite the Lord's Prayer
Recall the parable of the Tenants and what does it mean?
1. A man hires tenants to take care of his vineyard... the tenants kill the owner's son... when the owner returns, he kills the previous tenants and replaces them.
2. Those who preach for God, but do not give back to God, will be replaced with those who will obey and serve God.
From 2 weeks ago, what were we called to meditate on? (HINT: GO, MAKE, BAPTIZE, TEACH)
1. Go - Live your life for Jesus everywhere
2. Make - help others follow Jesus
3. Baptize - help people commit to Jesus
4. Teach - Help people grow spiritually