PARABLES
Which parable did Jesus teach first?
Parable of the Sower
What do we drink as newborns in Christ?
Milk (First Principles of His word)
According to the bible, a FOOL is someone who does not ___ nor do they ____.
KNOW nor do they UNDERSTAND
True or False - God desires our burnt offering more than our knowledge of Him?
FALSE
What story in the bible teaches us of mercy?
The Good Samaritan
In the Parable of the Sower, who is the sower?
God
Jesus taught Nicodemus that we have to be born of ______ and ______ to enter the Kingdom of Heaven
Water and Spirit
1. So we can hear the voice of God in the garden (nations)
2. To bear lots of fruit
How can we develop fear of the Lord?
Transcribe, Tithe, Meditate, Congregate
What 3 things does God utilize to bring us to perfection?
The word, trials, and Ministries
What does the ground represent in the Parable of the Sower?
Us
What are the FIVE sicknesses of a child?
Malice, Envy, Hypocrisy, Deceit, and Evil Speaking
What is a spiritual man in the bible?
A person who seeks to understand and know who God is
What is fear of the Lord?
To hate evil, The beginning of knowledge, tremble at His word
Name a person in the Bible that reached perfection?
Job, Abraham, Jesus, or Noah
What is the quadrant of the good ground?
Hears, Understands, Gives Fruit, Produces Fruit
What are the FOUR spiritual elevations?
1. Upright
2. Righteous
3. Good
4. Blameless (perfect)
What are the 7 steps of a tree in order?
1. Seed 2. Roots 3. Trunk 4. Branches 5. Prune
6. Birds of the air (establish nests) 7. Fruit
What does God desire more than burnt offerings and sacrifice?
Mercy and Knowledge of God (Obedience)
What are the 4 steps the bible utilizes to perfect us with the word?
1. Reproof
2. Profitable for doctrine
3. Correction
4. Instruct in righteousness
What are the four grounds and their meanings?
1. Wayside - Hears the word but does not understand it, the wicked comes and snatches it
2. Stony Place - Receives the word with Joy but has no roots
3. Thorns - Receives the word but the cares of this world choke the word
4. Good ground - Hears, understands and produces much fruit
What are the FOUR degradations of the spiritual elevations?
1. Evil
2. Wicked
3. Unfaithful
4. Bloodthirsty
What are the definitions of the 7 steps of a tree?
1. Seed - i must die to the things of the world in order to grow 2. Roots - Seek a deeper relationship with God through disciplines 3. Trunk - Seekings God's will and elevating spiritually 4. Branches - Signs appear 5. Prune - Process of purification 6. Birds of the air - Spirits & Angels dwell 7. - Fruit - Make disciples
What are 7 spirits that dwell in Christ?
Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding
Spirit of Counsel and Might
Spirit of Knowledge and Fear of the Lord
Spirit of the Lord
What are the SEVEN steps of Mercy and their meaning?
1. Went to him - seek a relationship with the injured 2. Bandaged wounds with oil/wine - Help people heal through God's word 3. Set him on his animal - pray and seek for God's strength to intervene 4. Brought him to an inn - Seek to connect them to a church 50 Took care of him - attend to his state 6. Go through the night - Support in times of difficulty 7. Gave 2 denarii - Gave of his resources