The Gospels
Why did Jesus use parables so much?
Who's testimonies did John Mark write down to form the Gospel of Mark?
How did Saul become Paul, and why is this so significant to us?
Paul was blinded by God on the road to Damascus, and God sent Ananias to help him. He converted after these events. It is important to us, because Saul used to persecute Christians, and after he gave his life to God, he did amazing things in Jesus' name. It shows that none of us are beyond the grace of God.
Who wrote the letter of James?
James himself wrote it, Jesus' brother.
What is a martyr, and who was the first one?
A martyr is someone who is killed because of their religious beliefs. Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
How many people did Jesus feed the second time?
4,000
Who killed John the Baptist?
Herod's wife
How many missions trips did Paul go on that are recorded in Acts?
3 trips.
Why is it so important for us to understand the context of the letters in the New Testament.
These letters were written to specific people for specific reasons, so they are written with an assumption of existing understanding of the situation.
What were the 3 reasons we talked about that Judas may have betrayed Jesus for?
1. He was possessed by Satan.
2. He was scared about what would happen to the followers of Jesus because he never truly believed in his teachings.
3. Money
One day, the disciples plucked corn in a field, and made the Pharisees very angry at them. Why were they mad about this?
It was the Sabbath when Jewish people aren't supposed to work.
How did the Holy Spirit descend to us, and what amazing thing do we see happen right after this?
How does James tell us to get Wisdom? Why don't we do this?
All we have to do is ask for it. We don't do it out of pride, and not wanting to give up control.
Jesus and James both say that we can't serve two masters. What two masters are they referring to?
God and money.
Where did Jesus say we should pray, and why does he say we should pray there?
In a quiet room, because our prayers should be about forming a connection with God and with worshiping him, not about making a scene or showing off to other people.
Why are there differences in the Gospels, and why do these differences reinforce their reliability?
They were eyewitness statements given by different disciples, so by having differences, it shows that it wasn't a rehearsed story, instead the disciples were truthfully telling what they saw and experienced.
What was the monetary reason people were so angry at Paul during his missions trips?
What are all of the pieces of the Armor of God?
1. The belt of truth
2. The breastplate of righteousness
3. Boots of the gospel of peace
4. The shield of faith
5. Helmet of salvation
6. The sword of the spirit
There are 13 letters that Paul wrote that are in the New Testament. Can you name them all? Or at least 9?
Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.
What was the significance of the 30 pieces of silver that Judas was paid to betray Jesus?
It was the payment for a slave killed by Bull or Ox found in Exodus & it was the wages to be paid to a shepherd found in Zechariah.
What was the quote Jesus said that was used against him when he was in front of the Sanhedrin, and why is it interesting/important that this is what condemned him?
That the temple would be destroyed and rebuilt in 3 days. It is largely believed that when Jesus said this, he was referencing his own death and resurrection.
What was discussed in the Jerusalem Council(s) and why is it significant to us?
They were debating whether or not new gentile Christians needed to follow the old Jewish laws in order to be "part of the family". It was determined that they did not, and instead, it is only by Jesus that we are all saved. This is important to us, because we are gentiles.
Paul writes Romans in a specific order of stating his Theology, then going over the Application. Why is this format, and understanding both so important?
Theology without application is just intellectualism, or knowing but not showing. Even the demons know Jesus, but don't following him. Application without theology is shallow advice. If you don't fully understand what you're doing or why you are doing it, you won't be able to do it very well, or for the right reasons.
What were the three types of letters that Paul wrote during his mission trips?
1. Missionary letters
2. Prison letters
3. Pastoral letters