Illustrations
In this parable, Jesus explains how in the end, the righteous will be separated from the wicked, just as these two plants are separated at harvest time.
What are the wheat and the weeds?
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus performed His first miracle, transforming water into this beverage.
What is wine?
This Gospel writer was a physician who also wrote the Acts of the Apostles.
Who is Luke?
This act fulfilled prophecy as soldiers divided Jesus' clothing among themselves at the foot of the stake.
What is casting lots for His garment?
As Jesus hung on the stake, He was offered this soaked in sour wine to drink. What is a sponge?
What is a sponge?
In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to something so valuable that a merchant sold everything he had to acquire it.
What is the pearl of high value?
When Jesus cast demons out of a man, He sent them into a herd of these animals, which then rushed into a lake and drowned.
What are swine?
This term refers to one who was sent out by Jesus to preach and, at times, was given authority to expel wicked spirits.
What is an apostle?
As Jesus was subjected to humiliation before He died on the stake, soldiers placed this object in His right hand, symbolizing His supposed kingship.
What is a reed?
This title was inscribed above Jesus on the stake, indicating the charge against Him.
What is 'King of the Jews'?
Jesus likens the Kingdom of Heaven to this, which collects all kinds of fish, only for the bad to be thrown out at the end of the age.
What is the dragnet?
A woman who had suffered from bleeding for 12 years was healed by Jesus when she touched this part of His garment.
What is the outer garment?
While Matthew tailored his message to a Jewish audience, this other apostle focused on a Roman audience.
Who is Mark?
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for this amount of silver.
What is 30 pieces of silver?
This criminal was released by Pontius Pilate instead of Jesus, as demanded by the crowd.
Who is Barabbas?
Jesus warned that only a few would find their way to life through this difficult passage.
What is the narrow gate?
Jesus showed His command over nature by doing this miracle, which Peter briefly participated in before his faith faltered.
What is walking on water?
In this garden, Jesus urged His disciples to stay awake and pray, as He faced His impending arrest.
What is Gethsemane?
Despite the brutalities, this prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus body was left in tact during His death on the stake.
What is the prophecy that none of His bones would be broken?
Three times before the rooster crowed, this apostle denied knowing Jesus.
Who is Peter?
In this series of illustrations, Jesus used various parables like the wheat and the weeds, the dragnet, and the pearl of high value to describe this coming government.
What are the Kingdom parables?
In this famous discourse, Jesus delivered teachings that include the Lord's Prayer, and other key principles of Christian living.
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
Peter's association with Jesus was revealed when bystanders recognized this about him.
What is his Galilean dialect or accent?
When a soldier pierced Jesus' side after His death on the stake, this mixture flowed out, symbolizing His completed sacrifice. What are blood and water?
What are blood and water?
This is the name of the place where Jesus was put to death which, when translated, means “skull place”.
what is Golgatha?