Who Am I?
I am rendered “sorcerer” in the Greek term. I am used in the Septuagint as an equivalent for the Hebrew and Aramaic words rendered “conjurer”
I am an expert in my field and other occult practices condemned in the Holy Scriptures
Who are the astrologers?
- Matthew 2:1
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The Good Samaritan
The Great Teacher wants us to be kind. He wants us to help others, no matter who they may be. That is why he told the story about the kind Samaritan.
"It is written: 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on ----- ---- ---- ----- --- -- -------- -----.
"It is written: 'Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of Jehovah's mouth."
- Matthew 4:4
Greek word: makarios
Meaning: Refers to the condition of one who is blessed by God and enjoys his favor
What is Happy?
Matthew mentioned a woman suffering from a flow of blood. According to the Mosaic Law, this condition would render the woman ceremonially unclean. But Jesus healed her.
How long was the woman suffering from a flow of blood?
12 years
- Matthew 9:20
I am a high priest appointed by the Romans. I am skillful diplomat who held my office longer than any of my immediate predecessors.
Who is "Caiaphas"?
- Matthew 26:3
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What are threshing tools?
"-- -- ------- --- ------ ----, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are going in through it;
Go in through the narrow gate: In ancient times, roadways with gates were the means of entry into walled cities. The Bible uses such expressions as road or "path" or "way" to describe people's life course and conduct. The image of two contrasting roads pictures life courses that are either approved or disapproved by God, determining whether an individual gains entry into God's Kingdom.
- Matthew 7:13
Greek word: anastasis
Literally means "raising up; standing up"
The verb form is used to render the Hebrew verb "to live" in the expression "Your dead will live".
What is "resurrection"?
- Matthew 22:23
Jesus found this tree by the road but he found nothing on it except leaves, and he said to it: "Let no fruit come from you ever again."
What is "fig tree"?
- Matthew 21:18
I am the "Owner (Lord) of the Flies", the Baal worshipped by the Philistines at Ekron.
This is a designation applied to Satan - the prince, or ruler, of the demons.
Matthew 10:25
- Beelzebub
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a millstone that is turned by a donkey
- Such a millstone, likely 1.2-1.5 m in diameter, was so heavy that it had to be turned by a donkey.
- Matthew 18:6
But turning his back, he said to Peter: "--- ------ --, -----! You are a stumbling block to me, because you think, not God's thoughts, but those of men."
Matthew 16:23
But turning his back, he said to Peter: "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because you think, not God's thoughts, but those of men."
Greek word: mysterion
This expression refers to aspects of God's purpose that are withheld against until God chooses to make them known.
What is "sacred secret"?
- Matthew 13:11
After hearing about John the Baptist's death, Jesus departed by boat into an isolated place to be alone. But, the crowds followed him and Jesus felt pity for them. He performed a miracle of feeding the crowd with 5 loaves and 2 fish.
What is the possible total number of those miraculously fed?
How many are 15,000?
- Matthew 14:21 ftn
The five women listed in Matthew’s genealogy of the Messiah
Who are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bath-Sheba, Mary?
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Mount Hermon
- It reaches a height of 2,814 m above sea level. The transfiguration may have taken place on one of the spurs of Mount Hermon.
- Matthew 17:1-9
"For this reason I say to you, every sort of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the --------- ------- --- ------ will not be forgiven.
Matthew 12:31
"For this reason I say to you, every sort of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven."
Greek word: palingenesia
Refers to the time when the rule of Christ and his corulers will bring to the earth a renewal of the perfect conditions enjoyed by the first humans before they sinned.
What is "re-creation"?
- Matthew 19:28
The sickness of Peter's mother-in-law that Jesus healed
What is fever?
Matthew 8:14, 15
I was at the night when Jesus was arrested. My ear was cut off by Simon Peter but was later healed by Jesus.
Who is "Malchus"?
- Matthew 26:51
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Name at least 3 parts of the picture
Winepress
1. Freshly picked grapes
2.Winepress
3. Drainage channel
4. Lower collecting basin
5.Earthenware wine jars
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you resemble whitewashed graves, which outwardly indeed appear beautiful but inside are ---- -- ---- ---- ----- --- -- ----- ---- -- -----------."
Matthew 23:27
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you resemble whitewashed graves, which outwardly indeed appear beautiful but inside are full of dead men's bones and every sort of uncleanness."
Greek word: basanistes
- has the basic meaning of "tormentors", likely because they often inflicted cruel torture on prisoners.
Who are "jailers"?
- Matthew 18:34
Peter was able to walk over waters and went toward Jesus. But after a few moment, he began to sink. Peter did not sink because of a gust of wind or a big wave. What was the real cause?
Research Guide on Matthew 14:30
The sequence of events. (1) Looking at the windstorm (2) he became afraid.
Peter lost his focus on Jesus, and then his faith wavered. We could begin to sink if we were to begin "looking at the windstorm", focusing on its power and doubting that Jehovah will support us.