The Son of Man anticipates His death (Luke 22:7-20, 39-46)
What does Jesus' agony in prayer (vv39-46) show us about Him?
He was human, living with all of our normal human weaknesses.
What did the torn veil show about Jesus' death?
The Father was pleased and accepted His death. His death provided atonement, making peace between God and man so that sinners could enjoy friendship with God once again.
Why resurrection is essential to the gospel?
Without it, Jesus would not be the Son of God (Romans 1:4) , would not forgive sin or give eternal life to anyone.
With it, He has destroyed the power of sin and death. As the Lord of life, He offers life to anyone who truly repents and trust Him alone.
What did Moses command the Israelites to know and to lay it to their hearts at the conclusion of his first speech in Deuteronomy 4?
What should be the right response of the Israelites after that?
When Moses concluded his speech in 4:32-40, what was the main point he wanted Israelites to know and lay it to their hearts? After that what was the command Moses g
The Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath, there is no other (besides Him). (v39, 35)
-- None like Him!
They shall keep His statutes and His commandments.
What is the first command Moses gave in this passage?
Hear. Moses told Israel to listen and obey. (Deuteronomy 6:4)
What are some ways God promised to bless Israel's obedience? Or curse Israel's disobedience?
He promised to give them many children, rain, lots of animals and food, victory in battle, independence, wealth, good land, honor, holiness, and closeness to God.
He promised to take away their children, animal, and food; make them sick, send dry dust instead of rain; cause them to be defeated by their enemies; drive them out of their land; kill most of them; and ruin their reputation
How does Jesus relate to the passover lamb?
He is the new passover lamb, takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
What did the darkness show about Jesus' death?
It was a sign of God's judgement against sin. (Nahum 1:8)
What was the message Jesus told His disciples to proclaim in this pasage? (Give verse reference)
"and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in HIs name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things." (24:47-48)
Please define Idolatry and jealous as in "a jealous God" (4:24)
Idolatry:Devoting ourselves to anything this world has to offer instead of to God alone
Jealous: God will not share His glory with an idol
How are we to love God? Explain what each word mean?
With all our heart (understanding, feelings and decisions), all our soul (all of who we are as a person), and all our might (all of our abilities and resources to the fullest)
John 14:21
1 John5:3
What is the central truth of this lesson?
Obedience leads to happiness and life, disobedience leads to sadness and death
What did passover celebrate?
It celebrated God rescuing Israel from slavery in Egypt. It also celebrated God sparing Israel's firstborn during the last plaque.
How to define true conversion using the criminal's example?
He feared God (Luke 23:40), confessed his sin and guilt (v41a), believed that Jesus was a sinless sacrifice (41b), submitted to Jesus as King (v42) and trusted Jesus to save him (v42).
Christ's promise of instant paradise (v43) shows that salvation is by Christ alone through faith alone.
Regeneration happened while the criminal was on the cross, showing the transformation happened above (Mark 15:27, 32)
What is Jesus' resurrection body like?
Real, human and physical
touch, eat, but can go through walls
What were the Israelites supposed to teach their children?
They were supposed to teach their children God's word and the amazing experience at Mt. Sinai. vv 9-10. The way to have a relationship with God is through His word.
Why verse 5 comes after verse 4?
Since "the Lord is one" means He is the only God, all others are false gods. The Lord alone delivers and blesses, so the Lord deserves single-minded love and obedience.
Please define true obedience, it's motive and cause.
True obedience is a response of undivided devotion to God.
The right motive is God' people's love of God. (John 14:15; 1John 5:3)
True obedience is a product of salvation.
What is substitutionary atonement?
Jesus died as a substitute in the place of sinners; paying the ransom price for sin and washing sins away to make peace between God and man.
How did Jesus respond when people mocked Him as He suffered on the cross?
He prayed that they would be forgiven, and He forgave the criminal who repented and believed.
Please list several evidences that confirm that Jesus is alive.
1. Empty tomb (23:50-24:12)
2. The journey to Emmaus (24:13-35)
3. The appearance to the disciples (24:36-43)
Why did Moses urge the people to listen to and obey God's commands?
1. In order to live (4:1-4)
2. In order to be wise (4:5-6)
3. In order to enjoy a close relationship with God (4:7-8)
Why does Moses talk about God's word right after the command to love God?
Because we can only love God as we should if we are immersed in God's word. God's word shows us how to love God and the Holy Spirit works in our hearts through God's word to help us love God.
What is God's reason for blessing and cursing?
He blesses to show His goodness to His people.
He curses to restore His people to Himself.