In the Beginning
Who created the universe and everything in it?
Who were the people God chose to bless the whole world?
How long did it take God's people to get to the land God promised them?
40 years
Who was the messiah that God promised His people?
Jesus
When did God first send the Holy Spirit to those who believe in Jesus?
Pentecost
Who were the first two people God created?
Who are Adam and Eve
Who was a brother who was sent away to Egypt by his own brothers?
Joseph
Who was Israel's first king?
King Saul
Where was Jesus born?
In Bethlehem, the City of David
How did the good news of Jesus spread to areas around Jerusalem and beyond?
Led by the apostles, people traveled around the region and shared the good news
Why did God tell Noah to build an Ark?
Because God was going to send a flood to cover the earth.
When Joseph's brothers came to Egypt for food, did Joseph get them back by saying "NO" or did Joseph provide for them?
Joseph provided for his brothers
Was Saul a good king?
No, Saul was not faithful and Israel needed a new king.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Name something we do today as a church to share the good news?
Missions, local outreach, sharing, etc.
How many descendants did God promise Abraham?
How did God's people the Israelite's become captives in Egypt?
They came there for food - a new Pharaoh came to power and used them for labor
Who did God choose to be Israel's next king?
David
Name one of the miracles Jesus did
Any of the miracles
Who was the apostle who was in a shipwreck and bitten by a poisonous snake?
Paul
About how old was Abraham when his son Isaac was born?
About 100 years old
How did God's people escape Egyptian captivity ?
They cried to God and he answered (plagues and Passover)
Was David a good king?
Yes, Israel experienced peace and prosperity under King David
What did Jesus do to rescue us?
He followed God's will. He was crucified, buried, and then resurrected. Many people saw the risen Jesus!
What are God's people waiting for today?
For Jesus to return and make everything right.