Matthew
In the baptism of Jesus the Spirit in the form of a dove descended on Jesus and a voice from the heavens was heard saying this.
Matthew 3: 17
What is "This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased."
On passing by the sea of Galilee Jesus saw Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew fishing. Jesus invited them to become this type of 'fisherman'.
Mark 1: 17
Who are fishers of men.
Luke wrote much about Jesus' birth and also the birth of this final prophet born to Elizabeth and Zechariah.
Luke 4: 40
Who is John or John the Baptist?
Holy Week each year begins on this Sunday when the Gospel story is told of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey with crowds joyfully singing Hosanna and waving branches.
John 12:13
What is Palm Sunday?
Finish the quote spoken by Moses from the Great Commandment in the Book of Deuteronomy (meaning the Book of the Second Law). "Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall ......
Deuteronomy 6: 4-5
What is "you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Satan tempted Jesus when he was fasting telling Jesus to turn stones into bread if he is the Son of God and Jesus' response was this.
Matthew 4: 4
What is "One does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God".
Jesus took Simon's (Peter's) mother-in-law's hand and helped her up and the following happened
Mark 1: 31
What is the fever left her and she waited on them?
Jesus was born in the City of David also known by this name.
What is Bethlehem?
On Holy Thursday Jesus sat down with his disciples to have supper. Before beginning he rose from supper and did this.
John 13: 4-6
What is washing the his disciples feet?
In the Book of Genesis a story is told where Jacob contended or wrestled with a messenger (angel) from God. Jacob would not let him go until the messenger blessed him. The messenger asked for Jacob's name then changed it to this name.
Genesis 32: 28-29
What is Israel (meaning one who contended or wrestled with God)?
Jesus while giving a sermon on the Mount said these would be blessed and be called children of God.
Matthew 5: 9
Who are peacemakers?
The disciples were sending these away and not allowing them to come to see Jesus but Jesus became upset and said the following to his disciples.
Mark 10: 14
What is "let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus to Jerusalem to present him at the Temple according to the Law of Moses. They offered in sacrifice a pair of these.
Luke 2:24
What are a pair of turtledoves or two pigeons.
Jesus said that he was the good shepherd and a good shepherd does this for his sheep.
John 10: verse 11
What is lays down his life for the sheep?
When Samuel (Prophet and Judge) was only a boy he went to live with the priest Eli in the temple. One night Samuel heard his name being called and ran to Eli thinking it was Eli. It was not and on the third time it happened Eli told Samuel to say this.
1 Samuel 3: 9
What is "speak Lord for your servant is listening"
Jesus said you have to pray and love these people who may persecute you.
Matthew 5: 44
Who are our enemies?
Mark 10:47
Who is Bartimaeus?
Each year Mary and Joseph with Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate this feast.
Luke 2:41
What is Passover?
This disciple betrayed Jesus in the garden where Jesus and his disciples were and where Jesus prayed.
John 18: verse 2
Who is Judas or Judas Iscariot?
Proverbs are said to be written by Solomon, son of King David. Solomon gives the purpose of why he writes this book of Proverbs.
Proverbs 1: 2-3
What is " appreciate wisdom and discipline, understand words of intelligence, receive training in wise conduct, in what is right, just and honest."
When Jesus asked his disciples 'who do you think I am?' Peter responded by saying this about Jesus.
Matthew 16: 16
What is "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God".
A scribe (Jewish lawyer) asked Jesus a question about the greatest commandment and Jesus responded with this.
Mark 12: 30
What is "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength".
When Jesus was 12 and went with his parents to Jerusalem this incident occurred.
Luke 2:43-45
What is getting lost?
This man saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."
John 1: verse 29
Who is John the Baptist?
Isaiah was sent to Ahaz, King of Judah who was putting his faith in the hands of the Assyrians rather than God. The Lord spoke to Ahaz through Isaiah who gave Ahaz this sign.
Isaiah 7: 14
What is "the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall call him Immanuel."