At a wedding in Cana, this became the first substance Jesus miraculously produced from something else.
What is wine?
Jesus said that among those born of women, no one had been raised up greater than this relative who prepared the way for him.
Who is John the Baptist?
“There is more happiness in giving than there is…”
What is “…in receiving”?
In this story, love of neighbor is demonstrated, not merely by shared nationality or religion, but by mercifully helping someone in need.
What is the illustration of the neighborly Samaritan?
Before a rooster crowed, this apostle denied three times that he knew Jesus.
Of ten men healed from this disease, only one returned to glorify God and thank Jesus—and he was a Samaritan.
What is leprosy?
The sister of this woman chose “the good portion” by sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening.
Who is Martha?
“By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have…”
What is “…love among yourselves”?
In this story, Jehovah does not view a straying individual as insignificant; there is joy when even one sinner repents and is recovered.
What is the illustration of the lost sheep?
Before becoming an apostle, this man collected taxes and was also known as Levi.
Who is Matthew?
The feeding of this many men—besides women and young children—is the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four Gospel accounts.
What is 5,000?
John alone gives the name of this slave of the high priest, whose right ear Peter cut off before Jesus healed him.
Who is Malcus?
“Happy are the mild-tempered, since they will…”
What is “…inherit the earth”?
In this story, people respond differently to the Kingdom message because of the condition of their heart, just as seed produces differently depending on the soil.
What is the illustration of the sower?
After becoming convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, this apostle first found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus.
Who is Andrew?
To avoid stumbling others, Jesus miraculously provided the money for this expense, although he explained that, as God’s Son, he was not obligated to pay it.
What is the temple tax?
This man from Cyrene was compelled to carry Jesus’ torture stake.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?
“For where your treasure is, there…”
What is “…your heart will be also”?
In this story, a person who has received God’s abundant mercy must be willing to forgive the comparatively smaller offenses of others.
What is the illustration of the unforgiving slave?
Jesus gave these two brothers the name Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder.”
Who are James and John?
Just hours after Jesus fed thousands, the apostles should have understood that miracle’s meaning—but their hearts were still dull when he performed this next sign.
What is walking on water?
This secret disciple and member of the Sanhedrin courageously asked Pilate for Jesus’ body and placed it in his own new tomb.
Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
“Stop judging by the outward appearance, but judge…”
What is “…with righteous judgment”?
In this story, Christ’s anointed followers must remain spiritually awake and prepared throughout an apparently extended wait for the bridegroom’s arrival.
What is the illustration of the ten virgins?
This apostle is called Thaddaeus in the books of Matthew and Mark.
Who is Judas the son of James?