United Methodist History
What is the name of the songbook used in most United Methodist churches?
The United Methodist Hymnal.
What’s another word for “church service”?
Worship.
Jesus told a story about a man who built his house on a rock. What was that story teaching?
To build your life on God’s truth, not shifting things (Matthew 7:24–27).
I built a giant ark to survive a flood.
Who is Noah? (Genesis 6–9)
“Let the one without sin cast the first stone.”
Yes — Jesus said it. (John 8:7, to the crowd about the woman caught in adultery.)
Who were the two brothers who helped start the Methodist movement?
John and Charles Wesley.
What’s the purpose of communion?
To remember Jesus’ sacrifice and experience His presence.
In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep does the shepherd leave behind to find the one that’s lost?
99 (Luke 15:3–7).
I was thrown into a den of lions for praying to God.
Who is Daniel? (Daniel 6)
“Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
No — that was the prophet Micah. (Micah 6:8, Old Testament.)
What’s the name of the book that holds Methodist beliefs, prayers, and worship guidelines?
The Book of Discipline.
What is it called when someone publicly joins the church or confirms their faith?
Confirmation or Profession of Faith.
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, who passed by the hurt man before the Samaritan helped him?
A priest and a Levite (Luke 10:31–32).
I was a tax collector before becoming one of Jesus’ disciples.
Who is Matthew? (Matthew 9:9)
“The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Yes — Jesus said it. (Matthew 26:41, to His disciples in the garden.)
What are the three simple rules John Wesley taught?
Do no harm, do good, stay in love with God.
According to Jesus, what are the two greatest commandments?
Love God and love your neighbor (Matthew 22:37–39).
In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed represent?
The Word of God (Luke 8:11).
I doubted Jesus had risen until I saw His wounds.
Who is Thomas? (John 20:24–29)
“What you meant for evil, God meant for good.”
No — that was Joseph. (Genesis 50:20, speaking to his brothers.)
What does the word “Methodist” come from?
Because the Wesleys were very “methodical” about how they practiced their faith.
What is the mission of the church according to the Great Commission?
To make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19–20).
In the Parable of the Talents, what did the servant with one talent do wrong?
He hid it instead of using it (Matthew 25:18).
I was a queen who risked my life to save my people.
Who is Esther? (Book of Esther)
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Trick question — No, Jesus didn’t say it in the Gospels, but Paul quotes Him saying it in Acts 20:35.