Friend or Foe
Known for being just and a half-brother to Jesus, this prominent figure wrote a book in the NT and was an important part of spreading the gospel in Jerusalem.
Who is James?
One of the 12 who... betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
The infamous small town where Jesus was born.
Where is Bethlehem?
The ruling culture that encouraged self-centered activities such as: gladiator events, nudity dancing and theater, pagan worship
What is Roman rule?
This parable is about seeds being planted along different environments: hard paths where birds can eat it, rocky ground where it can't root, thorny areas where they couldn't grow without being stifled, and ones that fell on healthy dirt where they could plentifully grow. (Matthew 13:1-23)
What is the parable of the four soils?
Also a half brother to Jesus, this man wrote a book in the NT and focused his messages on false teachers and corruption of what is good.
Who is Jude?
One of the 12 who... denies knowing Jesus, not just once, but 3 times.
Who is Peter?
A bustling religious and political capital under Roman rule. The place where Jesus was put on trial and crucified.
Where is Jerusalem?
The culture that influenced people through religious practices of following the Torah (first 5 books of the Bible). It encouraged strong family values and traditions that support a relationship with God.
What is the Jewish religion?
This parable is about the vineyard owner hiring workers. He was going to pay a flat rate for the work. The first worker was hired in the morning, the second at noon, and the third in the late afternoon... At the end of the day, they were all paid the same wage. (Matthew 20:1-6)
What is the parable of the workers?
An older cousin to Jesus, this man was eccentric in his lifestyle (wearing camel hair clothes and eating locusts and honey) and was equally zealous in message about repenting of your sins and getting baptized.
Who is John the Baptist?
One of the 12 who... was just a fisherman, before he became a fisher of men. He also wrote 5 books in the NT, one of which was a gospel.
Who is John?
After the death and resurrection of Jesus, Paul wrote to this town to help encourage them not to be divided amongst the church and to keep true Christian morals.
Where is Corinth?
This "heavy burden" regularly paid to both the Roman rulers as well as the religious leaders, totaling upwards of 50%.
What are taxes?
This is the parable about a boss who forgives the debt of his servant, while the servant does not forgive the debt by his worker. The boss comes back to the servant and condemns him for not having the same forgiveness he was shown. (Matthew 18:21-35)
What is the parable of the unforgiving servant?
The Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial and crucifixtion.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
One of the 12 who... was originally a tax collector. He specifically wrote his gospel to the Jewish people in order to help them understand and accept that Jesus was the Messiah they had always been waiting for.
Who is Matthew?
The gospel was spreading... even as far as this place that was struggling with understanding salvation by grace through faith... Don't we all?
Where is Rome?
Two types of Jewish religious leaders that heavily influenced the rule of the Jewish people.
In this parable, there is a shepherd who stops herding the 99 sheep to go find the 1 that is lost. When he finds it, he has a celebration and says that it is better to find the one that is lost than to only focus on the 99 who stayed. Likewise, it is the same with sinners. (Luke 15:1-7)
What is the parable of the Lost Sheep?
A Pharisee (religious leader) and Sanhedrin (Jewish ruling council) that, in the dark of night, came to Jesus to better understand HIS teachings. He had trouble understanding "being born again".
Who is Nicodemus?
One of the 12 who... was most loyal, but still had a hard time believing that Jesus was resurrected and came back to them. Infamous for "doubting".
Who is Thomas?
Another letter by Paul to this place, encourages their understanding of unity, mystery and armor of the church.
Where is Ephesus?
You think you've got it tough? What if you had to speak different languages based on what aspect of life you were living? Name three different languages that were common in this time.
In this parable, the master gives direction to his manager. But the manager doesn't follow the ways he's been given because it's easier for him to do it a different way. But when the master returns, he is displeased with the manager. "From everyone who has been given much, much will be required." (Luke 12:42-48)
What is the parable of the wise and faithful servant?