Old Sunday School Lessons
Why was Martha upset with Mary?
Mary was listening to Jesus and wasn't helping Martha tidy the house
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Turning water into wine.
What happened when Simon put his net into the water?
The net became very full of fish.
Who healed the paralyzed man?
Jesus.
Who fed the 4,000 people?
Jesus.
How many times did the devil tempt Jesus?
Three times.
What did Mary (Jesus’ mother) ask Jesus to do at the wedding in Cana?
There was no more wine at the wedding, Mary wanted Jesus to fix the problem.
Who did Jesus tell to throw their net into the water?
Simon.
What was the name of the pool the paralyzed man lay beside?
Bethesda.
How many people did Jesus feed?
4,000.
John the Baptist will baptize with water, but what will Jesus will baptize with?
Fire and the Holy Spirit.
How did Jesus turn water into wine?
Jesus told the servants to fill six jars with water and to bring the water to the master of ceremonies.
What was Jesus’ second miracle?
Jesus told Simon to let down his net into the water. Soon after, the net was so filled with fish that Simon had to call other fishermen to help him. The fishing boats had nets that were so full of fish.
Why was the paralyzed man not healed even though he had been by the pool for a long time?
No one came to carry him into the pool.
How many days did the people come and listen to Jesus teach on the mountain?
Three days.
What happened after John the Baptist baptized Jesus?
The heavens opened up and the Holy Spirit came down as a dove, and the voice of God said "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
How did Jesus' first miracle show that He does everything out of love?
Jesus obeyed His mother and fixed the problem without complaining or bragging.
What does it mean when Jesus told Simon, James and John they would be “fishing for people”?
“Fishing for people” means helping other people follow God.
Why was the pool of Bethesda so special?
People believe it is a special pool with healing powers that can only heal you when the waters are “stirred.” So, to be healed, you must be in the pool at the right time.
What was the number of baskets filled with leftovers after everyone was fed?
7 baskets.
Explain how Paul and Silas saved the prison guard (and his family).
Paul and Silas were worshiping God in prison when an earthquake happened and all the doors opened. They told the other prisoners not to escape, and when the prison guard saw that the prison doors were open, he was going to end his life. Paul and Silas saved the guard and brought him and his family to Jesus.
How is love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4?
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance.
Name the first disciples (3) that followed Jesus.
Simon, James, and John.
How did Jesus heal the paralyzed man?
Jesus told the paralyzed man to stand up, pick up his mat and walk. Then the paralyzed man rolled his mat and walked.
How many loaves of bread and fish did it take for Jesus to feed 4,000 people?
7 loaves of bread and some fish.