Our Pre-Existent Christ
True/False - Jesus is God
True
How many men carried the paralyzed man?
Four
Who was the Sabbath made for?
Man
What did people do for the high priest in case they died within the "Most Holy Place"?
They tied a rope around his ankle.
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judas
How long has Jesus existed?
Forever
Why'd the Pharisees have beef with Jesus when he told the paralyzed man, "your sins are forgiven"?
Only God has the authority to forgive sins, and they didn't think Jesus was God.
What's the purpose of the Sabbath?
To provide rest for mankind.
What event happened during Jesus's death in the temple?
The curtain that separated the holy place from the most holy place was torn in two.
Which disciple was the one who refused to believe Jesus resurrected unless he saw him?
Thomas
Through what were all things made?
Through the Word (Jesus)
How does Jesus prove His authority to forgive sins?
He heals the paralyzed man.
What story from the Old Testament did Jesus use to explain why His disciples were okay plucking heads of grain?
King David and his companions eating the sacred bread because they were starving.
How is Jesus able to sympathize with our weaknesses?
He was tempted in every way that we are. He understands the challenges and difficulty we face because he went through the same thing.
What city was Paul (Saul at the time) traveling to when Jesus appeared to him?
Damascus
According to the Gospel of John, the Word did what?
Became flesh and made His dwelling among us.
Where the Pharisees correct when they said, "Only God has authority to forgive sins"?
Technically yes, but Jesus is God
Even though the Pharisees enforced the laws, what did they do that made it so oppressive?
They added on extra rules to make it more difficult for the common people, while disregarding the reason for the law in the first place.
Why can we now draw near to God's throne with "confidence"?
Because Jesus is our High Priest who connects us to our Heavenly Father.
When King Saul wanted to speak to Samuel (who had died), he sinfully went to the Witch of ______"
Hint: a location in Star Wars
The Witch of Endor
Recite John 1:1-2 (Bonus for every extra verse)
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning."
What about the men's actions displayed faith?
They did something others would probably consider "extreme" in order to get their friend to Jesus.
What was the "heart" behind the rules of sacrifices in the Old Testament Laws?
The rules were never the end goal themselves. They existed to deter people from sin and drive them closer to God.
Offer a sacrifice. Jesus offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice.
Which New Testament book never directly mentions God?
Philemon