Jesus Overcomes Temptation
How long did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
40 days and 40 nights
How many disciples left John the Baptist and asked Jesus where he was staying?
Two
What event were Jesus and his disciples invited to and what embarrassing thing happened?
A wedding where they ran out of wine during the feast.
What was Nicodemus’ position?
He was a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews (member of the Sanhedrin).
What did John the Baptist say of his ministry vs the ministry of Jesus?
He must increase; I must decrease.
When does temptation turn into sin?
When you give into it.
What did Jesus give Simon upon meeting him?
Jesus gave Simon a new name, Cephas (Peter).
Whom did Jesus tell to fill the six stone jars with water?
The servants
What did Jesus tell Nicodemus must happen to a person in order to see the kingdom of God?
Be born again.
What did the woman do when she heard who Jesus was?
She left her water jar and went to tell the townspeople about Jesus.
Where do temptations come from according to James 1?
Our own desires that are part of our sinful flesh.
Which disciple from Betsaida did Jesus call on the way to Galilee?
Philip
What did the disciples believe about Jesus after his miracle?
That Jesus is the Messiah.
What happens to those who do not believe in Jesus?
Eternal punishment in hell, condemned.
Why did the woman think Jesus was a prophet?
He knew about her past husbands and current living situation.
What does 2 Timothy 2:22 say we may need to do to escape temptation: fight, flee, or freak out?
Flee.
Jesus called the brothers Andrew and Simon Peter to follow him and become what?
Fishers of men
At Passover, what did Jesus find in the temple in Jerusalem?
People buying and selling animals and money-changers charging the worshippers.
What Old Testament picture of himself did Jesus refer to from the book of Numbers?
The bronze serpent that Moses lifted up in the wilderness to save the people from snakebites.
Why did the Samaritan woman come to the well alone?
She was likely not popular, an outcast, in her town.
Name the locations of Jesus' three temptations and how He responded to each.
There in the wilderness, the pinnacle of the temple, a high mountain. He quoted God's Word.
Name one of the two titles Nathanael called Jesus, showing he recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah.
Son of God, King of Israel
Why was Jesus angry with those who were buying and selling to people in the temple?
They were misusing the temple and disrespecting God’s house by trying to make money there.
What two things did most Jews think was necessary to enter the kingdom of God?
Obeying the law and being Abraham’s descendants.
How does the account of Jesus’ conversation with this Samaritan show us the gospel is for everyone?
Jesus shared who he was with someone other Jews would have ignored or avoided. The gospel is for all people no matter their language, ethnicity, or background (past sins).