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What happened in parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?
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Lazarus was sick and full of sores. He sat at the rich man's house and begged for crumbs of food. The rich man was cruel and never gave him anything. After they both died, one went to heaven and the other went to hell.
In parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, who went to heaven and who went to hell?
The rich man went to hell and Lazarus went to heaven.
Who said this?
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
Hint (Parable of the House on the Rock)
Jesus
What was Jesus's earthly father's name?
Joseph
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“Therefore be on the ....., for you do not know ..... day your Lord is ....... " Matthew 24:42
“Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42
In the Easter story, what happened first? Palm Sunday or the Last Supper?
The Last Supper
In the Parable of Lost Sheep, who is the Good Shepherd?
Jesus
Who said this?
When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His ..... said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your ..... and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
Hint (Story of when Jesus stayed behind at the temple when he was 12 years old)
Mary, Jesus's mother
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
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“This is the confidence which we ..... before Him, that, if we .... anything according to His ...., He ..... us.” 1st John 5:14
“This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1st John 5:14
Explain what happened in the parable of the prodigal son.
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A father had two sons. One of his sons wanted his inheritance and left to live his life. He spent all his money and ended up feeding the pigs. He returned to his father and asked him to take him as a servant. He father rejoiced and prepared a party for him.
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the man that was wounded on the road?
The Good Samaritan
Who said this?
‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’
The Prodigal Son
What is the first book of the New Testament?
Matthew
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“For by ..... you have been saved through ..... And this is not your ..... doing; it is the ..... of God, not a result of works, so that no one may ......” Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Explain the Parable of the Talents.
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A king gave some servants talents and went away. When he came back, he asked the servants to bring him what they have made from those talents. The servant that was given 10 talents, made 10 more. The servant who was given 5 talents, made 5 more. The servant who was given 1, gave the 1 talent back to the master. The master took that talent and gave it to the one that made 10 more talents.
In the parable of the Sower, Jesus explains that the seeds that fell on the hard ground did not grow. This represents people that are hardened by sin and although they hear the Word, they cannot accept it because it is stolen from them. Who steals it?
Satan
Who said this?
He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Hint (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
An expert from the law.
A man that was asking Jesus who knew the law well
What day was Jesus born?
Trick Question.
No one knows exactly. He was NOT born on December 25th
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“To the pure, all things are ....; but to those .... are defiled and unbelieving, ...... is pure, but both their ..... and their conscience are defiled.” Titus 1:15
“To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.” Titus 1:15
Explain the parable of the Ten Virgins and what does this parable mean?
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There were ten virgin waiting for the bridegroom. They did not know when he was coming. 5 of them were wise and 5 were foolish. The 5 wise ones brought extra oil for their lamps. The foolish ones did not. They all fell asleep. Then someone woke them and exclaimed that the bridegroom is coming. The wise ones fixed their lamps and went on their way. The foolish ones were asking the wise ones for oil but the wise ones told them to go buy more. The wise ones got to go to the wedding but the foolish ones were not allowed.
This means that we cannot share our salvation with anyone else. We should always be ready for when Jesus comes back for his church.
In this Christmas story, what was the angel's name that came to Mary?
Gabriel
Who said this?
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
An angel of the Lord to the shepherds
How many days was Jesus on earth after he resurrected?
40 days
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“Whatever you ...., do your work heartily, as for the ...... rather than for men, knowing that ..... the Lord you will ...... the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord ..... whom you serve.” Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Colossians 3:23-24