Quiz 1
Fill in the blank: Jesus himself told his disciples: "Do not let your hearts be ____. You have faith in God; Have faith also in me." (John 14:1)
Troubled
Who were Jesus' closest friends? (Matthew 17:1-2)
Peter ,James, and John
What are Gospels? (Pt 1)
They are NOT simple biographies about Jesus
What does it mean when the Nicene Creed says that Jesus was “begotten” of the Father?
He has always existed in relationship with the Father.
The Gospels are expressions of faith, inspired by God and written by believers who accepted Jesus was who?
Lord and savior
In Hebrew, the name Jesus means?
God saves
What joyful event did Jesus participate in? (John 2:1-2)
The wedding at Cana
What are the Gospels? (pt 2)
The invite us to pay attention to Jesus, to believe in him and follow him
How does John’s Gospel emphasize Jesus’ divinity?
By showing Jesus’ miracles as 7 signs that reveal him as the great sign of the Father and demonstrating his authority over situations
Whats the name of the person who mentions Jesus twice in his Antiquities of the Jews?
Josephus
What does the word Christ means in Greek translation of the Hebrew messiah mean?
Anointed
Who were the women who supported and followed Jesus? ( Luke 8:1-3)
Mary, Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna
Are the Gospels proclamations of good news?
yes
What is the Kingdom of God according to Catholic teaching?
God’s loving rule over the world, begun by Jesus through his life, Death, and Resurrection, working to make life on earth more like Heaven.
Who uses the term Chrestus in the life of Claudius, one of his biographies of Roman emperors?
Julius Caesar
What type of a transforming relationship is one with Jesus?
friendship and love
Why did Jesus' spend time with tax collectors and sinner? (Matthew 9:9-13)
Because he was associated with people often rejected by society, instead of those who were in the "in" crowd.
Do the Gospels encounter with that good news Jesus himself?
Yes
What does the Advent wreath symbolize?
The eternal life we have in Christ
What means God literally became human "in the flesh"?
The Incarnation
Jesus birth fulfilled the prophecy made to whom?
Abraham
What happened when Jesus was feeling overwhelmed by large crowds? ( Mark 3:7-12)
He experienced stress and withdrew to rest and pray
Do the Gospels NOT challenge us to believe?
No they do
Are "Faith" and "Religion" are the same thing?
No
If Jesus did not need to be baptized, so why did he insist that John baptize him?
His baptism revealed whom he was and what his mission would be