Lessons 1-4
Almost every time an angel shows up in the Bible, he speaks these words.
"Do not be afraid."
When Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days, Satan tempted Him to turn what nearby items into bread?
stones
According to John, what was Jesus’ first miracle?
turning water to wine
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said we should treat others in what way?
the way we want to be treated
The Pharisees were angry with Jesus for healing on what day?
the Sabbath
This ruler of Judea tried to have Baby Jesus killed by ordering the deaths of all baby boys in Bethlehem.
Herod the Great
Jesus got left behind at the temple when His family traveled to Jerusalem for this feast.
Passover
In which town did both the first and second sign miracles listed by John take place?
Cana
In what astonishing way did Jesus heal the leper who came to Him?
He reached out His hand and touched him!
What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
Disciples come and follow; apostles are sent and teach.
This is the ultimate penalty for choosing evil over good (“the wages of sin”).
Death
John the Baptist came “in the spirit and power” of which Old Testament prophet?
Elijah
Which Pharisee went to Jesus at night to ask questions?
Nicodemus
Since they couldn’t get through the crowds, how did the friends of the paralyzed man get him to Jesus for healing?
lowered him through the roof
When Jesus healed the man born blind, why were his parents afraid to talk to the Pharisees about it?
God’s holy spaces, such as the Most Holy Place and the Garden of Eden, are guarded by this kind of angels.
Cherubim
What is the Hebrew word for a teacher who has disciples?
rabbi
What did Herod the Great build along the southern wall of the Court of Gentiles at the Temple?
“a long Royal Basilica with three open-air porticos or cloisters"
What is the Hebrew word for “the Law and the Prophets” (or the Old Testament)?
Tanakh
What was the difference between how the Pharisees and the Sadducees viewed life after death?
The Pharisees believed in it; the Sadducees did not.
Both the Greek name “Jesus” and the Aramaic name “Yeshua” mean…
"God is salvation"
Which two sets of fishermen brothers did Jesus call to be His disciples?
Peter and Andrew, James and John
What do the Hebrew word ashrei, the Greek makarios, and the Latin beati all translate to?
blessed or joyful
How often did the Law require the Jewish people to fast?
once a year on the Day of Atonement
What is the name of the 71-member Jewish high council?
The Great Sanhedrin