New Testament
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
John the Baptist
Israel has two seas connected by a river. What is the name of the fresh water sea in the northern part of the country?
Sea of Galilee
What are the names of the four gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Who is the greatest college basketball team?
DUKE UNIVERSITY BLUE DEVILS
When Jesus cures a deaf man he first puts WHAT on his fingers before touching the mans tongue and ears?
Saliva!
Jesus tells many stories to explain his message of love and compassion for others. What is the name given to these stories?
Parables
In the story the disciples tell Jesus they have stopped other people from healing the sick for they are not part of the inner group of the disciples. What does Jesus say in response to this?
Do not stop anyone who is doing the work of God!
What is the four week season that comes directly before the celebration of Christmas
Advent
Name two reasons Jesus calls the people "robbers" when he cleanses the temple of merchants during the final week of his life
Prices are too high, exchange rates are unfair, taking advantage of worshipers
When Jesus is walking to Jerusalem he comes across a tree that is not bearing any fruit. He curses this tree. What kind of tree was it?
A fig tree
When Jesus explains how we are to live, he compares us to WHAT? He warns that if this thing loses its main purpose it is useless!
Salt
Jesus often healed people and told them not to tell anyone about it. What is this called?
The Messianic Secret
When Jesus enters Jerusalem he comes into the city where he is greeted by a small group of followers. Legend says that someone else important was coming into the city at the same time but on the opposite side of the city. Who was this person?
Governor Pontius Pilate
Why is the rich man upset when Jesus explains to him about the kingdom of heaven?
He has many possessions and is unwilling to let them go.
When walking, James and John ask Jesus for special treatment when he takes his place in heaven. What do they request that Jesus does for them?
Let them sit on his right and left side of him in heaven.
Jerusalem is split into four different sections. Name three of the four.
Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Armenian
What was the reason Herodias disliked John the Baptist and called for his death?
John disapproved of her marriage to King Herod
When Jesus meets a Syrophenician woman she asks for his blessing to heal her daughter. Jesus responds by saying that the children should eat first and not give the food to her. However, it seems he calls her a WHAT?
A dog
In our story Jesus takes three disciples atop a mountain where they experience his transformation. What are the names of the two figures who appear next to Jesus?
In many Christian paintings, Peter is often shown holding WHAT, indicating his leadership in the church?
A key