Jesus Walks on Water
What body of water were the disciples trying to cross in the boat when the storm arrived?
Sea of Galilee
Jesus called brothers to be his followers. What are thenames of the two sets of brothers?
Simon Peter/Andrew and James/John
Today Pentecost is recognized as what?
The birth of the modern church
God manifested himself and led his people through the wilderness as this…
A pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night
This patriarch was told by God to leave his homeland without knowing where he was going, as well as sacrifice his only son. His radical trust led to a covenant with God.
Abraham
What event preceded Jesus walking on water?
Feeding the 5000
What was Peter’s response to Jesus asking them to cast their nets again?
Because you say so, I will let down the nets again.
The coming of the Holy Spirit was like…
The sound of a mighty rushing wind
How did God let his people know it was time to move on when they were in the wilderness?
The pillar of cloud/fire would lift
This Old Testament leader faced a vast army but was told by God he had too many soldiers, emphasizing reliance on God’s power rather than human strength.
Gideon
According to the Gospel of Mark, what did Jesus intend to do as he walked on the water?
Pass them by
The disciple Matthew (Greek name) was also known by what other name?
Levi (traditional Hebrew name)
Visitors in Jerusalem were amazed at the disciples. Why?
They could hear them speaking in their own native tongues.
John 1:14 describes God coming to the world in what form?
Human
This prophet was called to speak God’s message despite his fear and feeling unqualified, showing that faith involves obedience even when confidence is lacking.
Jeremiah
What event from the Old Testament is echoed by Jesus passing by the disciples boat?
God passing by Moses on Mt. Sinai
Which two disciples were called the sons of thunder?
James and John (sons of zebedee)
Peter answered the crowds question of what should they do? What was his response?
Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit make up the Holy trinity. How does the Holy Spirit present itself on Pentecost?
Tongues of Fire
This New Testament man was told by Jesus that his daughter would be healed, and he chose to trust even before seeing any evidence of recovery.
Jairus
Why did Jesus send away the disciples and the crowd?
The people were coming to force Jesus to be the King.
Each disciple had an occupation before becoming a follower of Jesus. What were their occupations? Name as many as possible.
Fishermen, tax collector, Zealot, treasurer, others were unrecorded.
About how many people were added to the church on the day of Pentecost?
3000
Moses and the burning bush, pillar of fire, Gideons offering consumed, Elijah and the prophets of Baal, Purification of Isaiah’s lips, Elijah's chariot of fire.
There were hundreds of examples in the Bible of individuals stepping out in faith. Who is the person who went into a crowd and trusted so much that brushing the garment of Christ brought healing?
The woman with the bleeding disorder.