"They Were Moved by Holy Spirit"
This book is short, fast-moving, and has an abrupt ending.
Mark
Donkey
Who was the "messenger" prophesied at Mal 3:1?
John the Baptist
Because Joseph was righteous, he planned to do this secretly.
Divorce Mary
We can develop more empathy for people by doing this.
Think deeply about the situation of people and how the good news will improve their lives.
This gospel writer used the word "love" more often than the other 3 combined.
John
This made up 50-75% of the Israelites' diet in Jesus' day.
Bread
Where was it prophesied that the Messiah would be born?
Bethlehem Ephrathah / of Judea
Zechariah displayed obedience after receiving counsel by doing this.
He obediently named his son John.
If we really love our Bible students, we will be willing to tell them this.
What they need to hear to make progress
Mark 10:21
This Bible book was written in Hebrew and was designed to persuade a Jewish audience.
Matthew
Children received these 3 different types of education from their parents.
1. Practical
2. Moral
3. Spiritual
What does the title "Nazarene" mean?
Sprout
These 2 faithful older ones had the privilege of seeing Jesus as a baby at the temple.
Simeon & Anna
Name 3 qualities and/or skills that all young ones need "for the Sake of the Good News."
* Read & write well
* A trade to support themselves
* Communication skills
* Humility
* Modesty
Luke was not an eyewitness to the events of Jesus' life. Why is his account trustworthy?
(several possible answers)
- Travelled with Paul during parts of 2 missionary tours
- Spent time in the land where Jesus preached where he had access to written records, the gospel of Matthew, and personal interviews
- The books of Luke and Acts reflect extensive research
In the video about food, we were encouraged to put more emphasis on this rather than the food on the table.
"put more emphasis on the atmosphere around the table than the food that is on it"
In this 20th year of King Artexerxes, the word to restore and rebuild Jerusalem went forth. The Messiah would appear 69 "weeks" later.
455 BCE
Elizabeth encouraged Mary with these words.
She said, "Happy too is she who believed, for there will be a complete fulfillment of those things spoken to her from Jehovah."
We can work in harmony with the 'angel in midheaven' in these ways.
- Preach where the people are, when they are there
- Be patient
Which two authoritative codices support that neither the short nor the long ending of Mark was included in the original inspired scriptures?
Codex Sinaiticus & Codex Vaticanus
Jehovah has a balanced view of education. What should and should not be our goal in regards to education today?
Not to attain a higher standard of life, but to attain a higher standing with Jehovah.
Jesus' genealogic record through both Joseph and Mary's lineage established these 2 rights to David's throne.
It established his natural and legal right as heir to David's throne.
When Mary was talking to Elizabeth she quoted or referenced over ____ scriptures.
Over 20
Rev 14:6,7 reveals these 3 aspects of the good news.
Scope, Importance, and Impact