Jesus' Ministry
What event marked the beginning of Jesus' public life and ministry?
Jesus' Baptism
What does "Messiah" mean?
Anointed one
Who tempted Jesus in the wilderness?
Satan :(
Adam
First covenant that sadly disobeyed = Jesus is the "New Adam" who didn't disobey and perfected all previous covenants
What does Incarnation mean?
Acceptable Response:
God becomes fully man while still being fully God and walks among us on Earth
What was Jesus' first public miracle? Where? Who, in a way, influenced this miracle?
Water into Wine
Cana
Mary, His mother
What does the voice from heaven say during Jesus' baptism?
"You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." - Luke 3:22
What was Jesus' response to the bread temptation?
Passover in Egypt
Blood of the Lamb protected Israel from death = Jesus is the Lamb of God that protects believers from eternal death and damnation <3
Why did God become man?
Acceptable Response:
To save us from sin and reconcile us with the Father
What were the last recorded words of Mary in the Bible? (Relating to a certain wedding :))
"Do whatever he tells you" - John 2:5
Why did Jesus come as a human and not as a (visibly) great, glorious king/God?
He came to live among us and therefore humbled himself
How did Jesus' obedience contrast with Adam's? How is Jesus the "New Adam"
Jesus obeyed, Adam didn't
Jesus perfected what Adam couldn't (Obedience)
Noah's Ark
Acceptable Response:
Saved the remaining good of humanity through water = Baptism makes you a child of God and leads you to salvation
What event marks the moment of the Incarnation?
The Annunciation, where Mary said "yes" to God
What does the wedding feast at Cana represent?
Acceptable answers:
Prefigures the Eucharist
Thanksgiving Meal (Last Supper)
Jesus Blood
Plague in the Old Testament
Why is the wedding setting significant for Jesus' first miracle?
Acceptable answer:
Jesus is the groom, and the Church is His bride!
What does Jesus' refusal to jump from the temple symbolize?
You shouldn't test or demand proof from God
Jonah and the fishy
Acceptable Response:
Jonah in a fish (presumed dead) for three days, then came back by God's mercy = Jesus died and rose from the dead in a span of three days
What title do we give to Mary because she carried God in her womb?
The Mother of God (Theotokos)
Why did Jesus perform miracles? Who was He performing them for?
He performed miracles for everyone else
He was selfless, and He responds to our needs
Why is the voice from heaven important? Why is it considered a symbol?
It confirms Jesus' divine entity through spoken revelation
What does Jesus' rejection of worldly power teach us about obedience?
Acceptable:
True authority comes from serving God and not from seeking control of glory for yourself
The Bronze Serpent
Acceptable Response:
Staff was lifted to heal people = Jesus was lifted to heal sin
How does the Incarnation show God’s love for humanity?
How does the Incarnation show God’s love for humanity?