Matt 1-9
(1) What does the name Immanuel mean?
God with us
(11) What does Jesus promise to all those who come to Him?
Rest
18) What does the man with 100 sheep do if one wanders away?
He leaves the 99 and looks for the lost sheep.
BONUS: What was Jesus trying to teach with this parable?
(22) What does the Parable of the Great Feast represent?
Kingdom of Heaven.
BONUS: Who does the "King" represent and who does the "Son" represent?
(27) Who was released instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
(6) What should we do, so God will give us everything you need?
Seek the kingdom of God above all else and live righteously.
(15) Jesus said that it's not what enters into the mouth that defiles a man but what?
What comes out of their mouth as it is from the heart.
(18) What is the lesson that Jesus is teaching in the parable of the unforgiving debtor?
Since we are forgiven so much we should forgive others.
(23) What did Jesus mean when he called the Religious Leaders whitewashed tombs?
They looked righteous on the outside but Inwardly hearts are filled with hypocrisy.
(27) What supernatural events happened when Jesus died?
The temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom; there was an earthquake.
BONUS: What is the significance of the temple curtain being torn from top to bottom?
(3) John was baptizing with water, what was Jesus going to baptize people with (two things)
Holy Spirit and Fire
(14) What was the reaction of the disciples when Jesus calmed the storm after walking on water?
They worshiped Jesus, "Truly you are the Son of God"
BONUS: What did the disciples say when He calmed the storm for the 1st time as they were in the boat?
(19) What is the lesson we can learn from the story of the Rich Young Ruler?
Wealth and material possessions can make it hard to put God first in our lives.
(24) What lesson does the parable of the faithful servant teach us?
Be responsible and ready, even when it seems like Jesus is taking a while.
(28) What message did the angel give the women at the empty tomb?
“He is not here; he has risen… go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead.’”
(4) What was Jesus' message when he began to preach in Matthew 4?
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
(16) Jesus asked Peter, "Who do you say that I am" What was his answer?
"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God"
(20) Based on Jesus' teaching about leadership, how do we become leaders?
Serve others. BONUS: How did Jesus demonstrate this at the Last Supper?
(25) Who do the 5 Bridesmaids with adequate oil represent? And the 5 without adequate oil?
Those with adequate oil are Christians. Inadequate oil are those who say they are Christians, but not.
(27-28) What is the difference between Judas' remorse after betraying and Peter's remorse after denying Jesus?
Judas' guilt did not lead to forgiveness/killed himself. Peter's guilt caused him to weep bitterly (repentance) and back to Jesus.
(8) Why did Matthew tell how Jesus fulfilled prophesies from the Old Testament?
To prove to the Jews, that Jesus was the Messiah.
(13) What do the parables of the mustard seed and yeast teach about the kingdom?
The kingdom starts small but grows greatly and spreads greatly.
(33) In the parable of the Evil Farmers, who does the landowner represent? Who does the son represent?
Landowner = God, Son = Jesus
(26) How does Jesus respond to the high priest's question about His identity?
He affirms that He is the Messiah and predicts His future glory.
(28) How do we apply Jesus' Command "to go and make disciples."
We are to make disciples.