Humility Is Good For You
In the scripture of 1st lesson for this quarter, Jesus stated “When you are invited to a ______________, don’t sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is more distinguished than you has also been invited?
What is a wedding feast?
Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee, and saw two brothers casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
Who were Simon and Andrew?
In the 3rd lesson for this quarter, we learned about the sinner who has departed from God and exposed to certain ruin if not brought back to God. Spiritually dead.
What are lost sheep?
In the 4th lesson for this quarter we learned that when Jesus left the synagogue, he went to the home of ________ and rebuked the fever from his mother in law.
Who is Simon?
Jesus ask the people to _______ for the kingdom of heaven has come near?
What is repent?
This group was a major religious party in Jesus’ time, they were known for their strict observance of the Law of Moses and reliance on tradition. Portrayed as Jesus’ adversaries in all four Gospels, they often outraged at Jesus’ teachings and actions that portrayed a loving God who offered grace, while commanding salvation by faith (not works) alone.
Who were the Pharisees?
He was the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth.
Who was John the Baptist?
In Luke 15, he has received good things but has foolish ambition to be independent. He distanced himself geographically and spiritually. He misspends his time and opportunities. He repented and was celebrated and brought gladness because “he was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.” He came to himself.
What is the prodigal son?
In the 4th lesson for this quarter, there was a publican or wealthy tax collector who lost the respect of his own people. He is considered a sinner because of his profession. He climbed a sycamore tree because he was too short to see Jesus. He humbly comes before God in prayer asking for mercy. Jesus dined at his home.
Who is Zacchaeus?
Who were Jesus' first four followers?
What is Simon Peter and Andrew. James and John?
This professional group was charged with studying, interpreting, and applying the Law of Moses. In many ways, their work mirrored that of the scribes who were originally priests, but whose roles included these same responsibilities, as well as copying the Law and writing documents.
Who are Lawyers?
He was a prophet held in high regard who led a revival in Judea that prepared the people to receive Jesus’ message.
Who was John the Baptist?
In Luke Chapter 5, Jesus met a tax collector and told him to, “Follow me.” This tax collector left everything and followed Jesus. He held a great banquet for Jesus at his house with other tax collectors present.
Who is Levi?
In the 4th lesson for this quarter we learned about this place is east of Jerusalem, near a main road, a highly populated and ethnically diverse city important for commerce/trade and culture on a major Roman road in the Judea province/area/state. This is where Jesus healed blind Bartimaeus.
What is Jericho?
When they see Jesus and hear His words to them.. they take a risk, step out in faith and leave behind that which is comfortable and secure. They chose to follow Jesus and become _______________?
It is the kind, generous and courteous act. Being a good neighbor. Meeting the needs of others. Serving others needs with love and without acknowledgement or praise. Peter admonishes Christians to reveal love for others through ______________?
What is hospitality?
He was a prophet held in high regard who led a revival in Judea that prepared the people to receive Jesus’ message.
Who was John the Baptist?
In Luke Chapter 15, Jesus focuses on parables. He explains things by teaching in nontraditional religious rules and regulations. He speaks in parables for what reason?
What is to keep things hidden from the unbelievers and shares with His disciples “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven?”
What Gospel was written to account for Jesus’ life and ministry as the Son of God, emphasizing that Jesus brought salvation to the Jews and Gentiles. It also notes how Jesus taught about love for neighbors; His inclusion of Gentiles in the definition of a neighbor; and concern for the weak, poor, marginalized, and outcast. Jesus’ interaction with Zacchaeus is only found in this Gospel.
What is Luke’s Gospel?
God has called Jesus to do and Jesus has called the four followers to do ______________.
What is purposeful work?
Paul writes to the church at Philippi, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in ___________ regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”
What is humility?
Zebedee’s sons________________, were in a boat repairing their nets. Jesus called them at once, and they also followed him, leaving their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men.
Who was James and John?
In Hebrew tradition, the possessions of the father were passed on to his sons. Daughters could receive the father’s inheritance only in the absence of the sons. Fathers could also pass on their possessions to other male next of kin. In Deuteronomy Chapter 21, the eldest son would receive how much of the inheritance?
What is a double portion or two thirds of the inheritance?
He was powerful and wealthy like Zacchaeus. He was also very religious. He could not do the one thing required of him which is hand his life to Jesus and signal his surrender by selling his possessions and giving them to the poor.
Who is the Rich Ruler?
Jesus moved to this large town after John the Baptist's arrest. There, Jesus preached a consistent message, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
What is Capernaum?