God & The Bible
What three words describe what God is always?
omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient
What word means an attempt to get someone to do something wrong?
temptation
What should wise builders do?
Build their house on stone.
How many lepers did Jesus heal, and how many thanked Him?
10 healed, only 1 gave thanks
What was the first miracle Jesus performed while on the earth?
He changed water into wine at a wedding.
Name the two major sections of the Bible.
Old Testament and New Testament
What word means to change remarkably?
transform
What is the parable of the sower?
A seed being planted in different types of soil: rocky ground (people give up when life gets hard), thorny ground (wordly things keep them from growing), good soil (ready to live out God's word faithfully)
When Jesus healed the blind man, why did the Pharisees accuse Jesus of being a sinner?
Jesus healed the blind man on the Sabbath.
What two things did Jesus show He had by feeding the hungry 5,000 people that came to hear Him preach?
omnipotence and compassion
What did Jesus do everytime He faced temptation?
quoted Scriptures
What word means something deserving first attention?
priority
In the parable of the prodigal son, how does the Father respond when his son returns home after spending his inheritance carelessly?
He welcomes him back with open arms, gives him a new robe and ring, best calf and throws him a party.
Why didn't Jesus rush back to heal Lazarus when He heard he was sick?
He wanted to show His power over death, give God the glory and help people to believe in Him.
How did Jesus show His authority over the unclean, evil spirits that were possessing a man?
Jesus commanded them to leave, and they fled immediately and went into the pigs nearby.
Who were some of the disciples following before they chose to follow Jesus?
John the Baptist
What word means a state of yielding to authority?
submission
What lesson can we learn from the parable of the unforgiving servant?
If we want God to be merciful with us, then we need to be merciful and forgiving with others.
What unfortunate thing happened to Paul when he arrived on the island of Malta and what did it show about God?
He was bit by a venomous snake, but didn't die because God was with him.
Why did Peter start to sink when Jesus called Him out on the water?
He took his eyes off Jesus and got scared.
What did Jesus give His followers to model how to pray?
The Lord's Prayer
What word means the careful and responsible management of possessions, abilities, and time?
stewardship
What does the parable of the lost coin symbolize?
It symbolizes joy when someone turns back to God.
Who healed Eutachys with the power of the Holy Spirit when he fell out of a window and died?
Paul
During Pentecost, what events took place when the Holy Spirit came?
A powerful wind blew and a tongue-like fire appeared directly over their heads; they began speaking different languages.