Parables of Jesus
In the Parable of the Rich Young Ruler, he came to Jesus to ask Him this one question.
What is "...what shall I do to obtain eternal life?"
Matthew 19:16
Jesus said "Some of those standing here will not die until they see the ______ __ ____"
What is the "kingdom of God"
Luke 9:27
** 3x Points (100 x 3)! **
Jesus said ___ ______ must be fulfilled when Judas betrayed Him and brought a large crowd to arrest Him under cover of darkness.
What are "the Scriptures"
Matthew 26:47-56
The day after the weekly Sabbath (Fri sundown - Sat sundown) was over, _______ - when Mary, Mary & Salome went to the tomb to anoint Jesus' dead body.
What is "the first day of the week" (Sunday)?
Mark 16:1-2
The answer to the catechism question, "Who made God?"
What is "Nobody made God".
CBC Catechism Q2
In the Parable of the Rich Young Ruler, Jesus replied to his question about what he should do to gain eternal life with these words.
What is "...keep the commandments."?
Matthew 19:17
*BONUS: Extra 100 points for every 1 of the 6 commandments you can recall Jesus spoke of!
** 2x Points (200 x 2)! **
A cloud overshadowed Peter, James and John after Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah on the mountain when a voice spoke these words.
What is "This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!"
Luke 9:32-35
Jesus began His answer with these two words when the High Priest asked if He was "the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One/God?"
What is "I am"
Mark 14:61-62
The time of day that Mary, Mary and Salome arrived at Jesus' tomb to anoint His body with spices.
What is "very early...when the sun had risen" (morning)?
Mark 16:2
What is "No, God lives forever!"
CBC Catechism Q4
** 3x Points (300 x 3)! **
In the Parable of the Equal Wages, Jesus said 2x that ___ ____ will be last and ___ ____ will be first.
What is "the first" and "the last"?
Matthew 19:30; 20:16
Jesus sent two of His disciples ahead and instructed them to bring this back to Him for His entry into Jerusalem as King of Israel.
What is a colt/donkey.
Luke 19:29-38
Who is the "King of the Jews"?
Mark 14:63-15:2
The name of the first disciple who encountered Jesus after He rose (His resurrection) from the grave.
Who is "Mary Magdalene"?
John 20:11-17
The answer to the catechism question, "Where is God?"
What is "God is everywhere."
CBC Catechism Q8
Jesus spoke of "A STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED would become the _____ _________" in the Parable of the Vineyard Owner who sent his beloved son to the tenant farmers to reap a harvest
Who is the "Chief Cornerstone"?
Mark 12:2-10
Jesus spoke plainly to His disciples that after Passover the ___ __ ___ will die by crucifixion.
What is "Son of Man"
Matthew 26:1
The name of the man the Jewish people chose to be set free instead of Jesus after Jesus confirmed to Pilate that He is the King of the Jews.
Who is "Barabbas", the murderer?
John 18:33-40; Luke 23:18-25
** 2x Points (400 x 2)! **
The 1 disciple who was absent when Jesus appeared and showed His disciples His (pierced) hands and His side later that same Sunday - and declared He did not believe their testimony.
Who is "Thomas" (Didymus)?
John 20:19-24
The answer(s) to the catechism question, "What is the greatest commandment?"
What is "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind - and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself." CBC Catechism Q59
*Bonus 400 points: "Of what use are the 10 Commandments?"
In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus spoke of two slaves entering the joy of their Master because they were _____________ with the talents the Master had given them.
What is "faithful"?
Matthew 25:21-23
*BONUS (500 points): Why did Jesus describe the third slave as a "wicked, worthless slave"?*
While Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with His disciples, He took bread and a cup and gave thanks and told them His blood would be poured out for the _________ __ _____.
What is the "forgiveness of sins"
Matthew 26:26-28
After Jesus was crucified on a cross of wood, this man went to Pilate to seek permission to take Jesus' body and prepare it for burial and laid it in the tomb.
Who is "Joseph of Arimathea"?
John 19:25-42
After Thomas declared he would not believe the testimony of his fellow disciples' that Jesus was alive, Jesus appeared to him and told him to stop being an unbeliever, but instead to __ _ ________.
What is to "be a believer".
John 20:26-27
The answer to the catechism question, "What guide has Christ (Jesus) given to teach us how to pray?"
What is "Christ (Jesus) has given us the Lord's Prayer to teach us how to pray." Catechism Q62
**BONUS: 500 points to first team who can recite the Lord's Prayer from memory**