Jesus' 1st Year
Andrew and an unnamed disciple (John, NOT John the Baptist); Andrew's brother Simon Peter; Philip, who was from the same town as Andrew and Simon Peter; Philip went immediately to tell Nathanael, who responded, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?”
Who are the first 5 disciples of Jesus?
I was minding my business as I decided to go into town to fetch some water for my boyfriend and myself when I ran into a man who knew my past explained the proper way to worship God!
Who is the Woman at the Well?
Jesus taught that showing ________ to people is more important than rigid rule-keeping
What is love?
These are things others can see, such as Problems with grades, arguing Gossip, lying, smoking, etc
What are SURFACE Problems?
Explains how Jesus came to save the lost
What are the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin?
"Didn't they know how many were attending the Wedding? How could you run out of Wine? Maybe I can ask my son, to show some compassion to help ya'll out?" thought Mary...
What is Jesus' FIRST miracle?
I am Pharisee and Ruler of the Jews. I heard about a new Teacher who performs miracles...I've got to arrange a meeting to get some answers to MY Questions!
Who is Nicodemus?
Jesus used "this miracle" to help the Pharisees understand that the Sabbath is made for people...laws were made to help...but if a person needs help, we should help them, even if it "breaks the Sabbath"
What is the miracle at the Pool of Bethesda?
On the inside Tim is thinking and feeling "worried" about his upcoming exams. He is "nervous" and " anxious" because he has a D in English. So, he stopped signing in to his Zoom classes and began making up excuses about why he couldn't do his work.
What is an example of a "Surface Cause"
Jesus sows good seed...the devil sows bad seed...Jesus knows at judgment day, the time of separation will occur...
What is the Parable of the Wheat and Tares?
"I was on my way to Jerusalem to celebrate THIS EVENT, and when I arrived, all I saw was money changers, doves, oxen, etc. I got so upset that I made a whip of cords and drove them all out of My Father's house!" The audacity!!!!
What is the Passover?
My son was sick and about to die. I sought out Jesus and implored Him to come heal my son. All He said was "Go, your son lives", and when I got home, my servants met me at the door to tell me the GOOD NEWS! Now, my whole household and I believe Jesus is the Messiah!
Who is the Nobleman?
Daily Double!!!!
Part 1: "I" was a VERY important person in my community. "I" told Jesus, "I" followed the law from my Youth.
Part 2: "What more do "I" have to do to have eternal life?
Who is "the Rich Young Ruler"
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"Go, sell everything you have and come follow Me"?
This is the real reason for our problems. We may feel insecure because there are problems at home.
What are "Root Problems" or "What is Sin"?
Most people are seeking wealth and honor on Earth...counterfeits! The wise person will seek after THIS, parting with everything else, they they may have THIS...How Priceless!!!
What is a relationship with Jesus, the Pearl of Great Price?
Jesus cleansed the Temple to show that we must allow God to change this vital organ
What is our hearts?
Simon Peter said: My partners and I were out in my boat fishing and couldn't catch a single fish. Jesus told us to cast our net on the other side of the boat...sounded a little weird, but His advice worked! Then He made us this offer that we could not refuse...
What is "I'll make you fishers of men"?
Jesus teaches us the attitude of our hearts, not our circumstances or rule-following determines our relationship with God
What is the difference between external law vs. internal attitude?
If we learn to DO THIS, to with our lives and everything that happens, we will be able to respond confidently, knowing we can ask God for help on how to respond to the root problems in our lives.
What is TRUST GOD?
In His Parables, Jesus often described the Kingdom of God from these two (2) perspectives, for example, The Mustard Seed vs. The Net and Fish.
What is the kingdom within the believer (Kingdom already HERE) and the kingdom to come?
Jesus did not allow rejection or popularity to sway Him from this
What is His Mission or purpose?
Who would say: "Jesus expects too much! He wants people to "follow Him" and become more "like Him"! He tells people to never be fearful and but their faith in Him...give Him first place in our lives? Nope...NOT doing that!"
Who is a Pharisee OR someone NOT willing to meet the Conditions of Discipleship?
Sayings such as "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" can be compared to this PRAYER
What is the Model or Lord's Prayer?
According to Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus says we should be __________ and _________ to emphasize the truths of the Beatitudes
What is SALT AND LIGHT?
Illustrates the importance of building our lives on TRUTH and a STRONG Foundation
What is the Parable of the House on the Rock or the WISE/Foolish Builders?