In the parable of the two builders, who did both builders claim to know?
Jesus
Where is it written that if you deny Me, then I will deny you before My Father, but if you confess Me then I will confess you before My Father?
Matthew 10:32-33
What did all 10 virgins desire?
and....
Who did the bridegroom represent?
To meet the bridegroom when He came
The Son of Man
memory verse of Matthew 7:24
"Therefore whoever......."
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:
According to the parable, who does the builder that built on sand represent?
Those who know God, but don't live according to His Word
Where did Jesus spend the night after preaching at the temple during the day?
Mount of Olives
How can we prepare for Jesus’s coming?
Love the Lord
Tune out distractions
Keep Jesus a part of every day
memory verse Colossians 3:1
"if then you are...."
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.”
Who does the builder that built on stone represent?
Those who know God and live according to His Word
When/how will the judgment of the nations occur?
The Son of Man will come in all His glory, and all the holy angels with Him
Why did the young man in the parable leave upset even though he was rich?
He was too attached to what he owned to give it up. He didn’t have enough faith that Jesus could save him.
What day is Easter on?
April 20th
What are some things in you life that determine what kind of foundation you are building on?
Relationships with: friends, parents, clothing behavior....
Who do the sheep and goats represent?
Sheep: the righteous who will enter the kingdom/have eternal life
Goats: the unrighteous who will not enter the kingdom/will have everlasting punishment
What is the price of our salvation?
and
Who/What is a treasure for you?
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Jesus’ life
your answers will vary
Memory verse Matthew 11:12
"And from the....."
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
Why is building a foundation on solid rock important?
because we want to have a sturdy foundation, which represents Christ in our life
What are some examples of charitable deeds that we can do for others in God’s name?
volunteering your time
showing compassion to those in need
giving money to the church in secret
Our good works are evidence of what?
evidence that Jesus lives in our hearts and we are striving to live the way He commanded, the way that He himself lived.
What are the 10 commandments?