First Sunday of Lent
Jesus spent this many days & nights fasting and praying in the desert.
What is "40"?
Jesus took 3 disciples up on top of one of these to pray.
What is a mountain?
An orchard owner that has not seen any fruit on a tree for 3 years instructs his gardener to do this to the tree?
What is cut it down?
In this parable, the father of two sons welcomes home one of the sons with this.
What is a party/celebration?
INRI stands for...
What was the inscription over Jesus' head on the cross that translated Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews?
While in the desert, Jesus was tempted by this individual on 3 separate occasions.
Who is the devil?
While praying, Jesus' appearance changes to bright light. However, the disciples he took with him almost missed it as they were doing this?
What is sleeping?
***We get the ashes for Ash Wednesday from...
What is burned palms from last year's Palm Sunday celebration.
The father in this parable is meant to represent whom, as he seemingly forgives his youngest son for something that many would think is unforgivable?
Who is God?
Those in power were trying to trap Jesus with a trick question so that they could do this to him?
What is arrest him?
Jesus was was tempted to prove he was the Son of God by turning stone into _____, but replied by saying "One does not live on _____ alone. We are again reminded of _____ at the last supper on Holy Thursday before Easter.
What is bread?
While praying on the mountain, Jesus is visited by these 2 Old Testament prophets.
Who are Moses and Elijah?
Much like the gardener, God is constantly attending to us even when we turn away from him in sin. All he wants is that we acknowledge our sins and ask for ____ as we become better followers and bearers of fruit.
What is his forgiveness?
This day marked the dramatic culmination of God's plan to save his people from their sins.
What is Good Friday?
The story of sinful woman teaches us that we should not _____ others, as they could do the same to us for our sins.
What is judge?
Jesus is tempted to prove he is the Son of God by throwing himself off the roof of the temple, as God would have angels save him. He responds by saying that "You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the ____.
What is test?
Name the 3 disciples that Jesus took with him to pray on the mountain.
Who are Peter, John & James?
Jesus uses a parable of this kind of fruit tree, which would not produce, to teach his followers about God's never-ending patience for them?
What is a fig?
***Jesus is accused by the Jewish leaders before Pilate of this.
What is tax evasion (Luke 23:2)?
What was the sin of the woman who the Pharisees brought to Jesus in order to test him?
What is adultery.
The word "Lent" means...
What is springtime?
The second Sunday of Lent is known as the _____ of Jesus, somewhat synonymous with "transition".
What is Transfiguration?
When we do this, we are acknowledging our sins and asking God to forgive us.
What is repent?
By the youngest son asking for his inheritance now, he was essentially wishing his father was ___.
What is dead?
The high priests were feeling ____ by Jesus, because many were starting to believe that he may be the Messiah.
What is threatened?