Memory Verse
" For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever ________________ in Him should not perish but have ____________________ life." (John 3:16)
" For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever _believes_ in Him should not perish but have _everlasting_ life." (John 3:16)
Who passed by the injured man without helping him? How did the good Samaritan take care of the injured man? What does this parable teach us about how we should treat others? (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
A priest and a Levite both passed by the injured man without helping him. The Samaritan cleaned the man's wounds, took him to an inn, and used his own money to help the man. This parable teaches us that we should show always try to show kindness to those in need, even if they are our enemies or people we don't know or like.
What kind of job did the son in the parable of the lost son find during the famine?
A job feeding pigs in the fields.
What should you do if someone slaps you on the right cheek?
Turn the other to him also.
How did the disciples react when they saw Jesus walking on the water and why?
They cried out in fear because they thought Jesus was a ghost.
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do _________, to love mercy, and to walk ___________ with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
justly, humbly
What caused the son to decide to return home? How did the father receive his son when he returned home; what did he do? What does this teach us about God? (Parable of the Lost Son)
The son realized that even his father's servants at home were living a better life than he was out there. Upon his return, his father ran to him. He repented to his father and said he was not worthy to be his son. However, his father gave him a robe, a ring, and sandals, and declared a feast to celebrate his return. This teaches us that even if we stray from God, as long as we sincerely repent and return to God, He will show us forgiveness
What are the four different kinds of environments Jesus talked about?
The wayside, rocks, thorns, and good ground
Christians are the _____ and ______ of the earth
Salt and light
Why was the name of the evil spirit Legion?
Many demons had gone into the man.
“Trust in the _____ with all your _____, and lean not on your own _________; in all your ways __________ Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Why did the workers complain when they received their wages? In this parable, who did the landowner represent? What was Jesus trying to teach us when He emphasized that the landowner paid everyone the same wages? (Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard)
The workers who had worked longer hours wanted to be paid more. The landowner represented the kingdom of heaven. Jesus was teaching us that salvation is a gift from God. He chooses who will receive it; it is not something that we have earned depending on how many good works we have done for God. However, that does not mean we should not still do good works. The point is that we cannot earn salvation simply by doing many good works; salvation is a given to us by the grace of God, and that is the only way we can receive it.
Who was the first person to come along the path where the man was robbed? The second person? The third person?
1 ) A priest
2) A Levite
3) A Samaritan
The love of ____________ is the root of all kinds of ________
(money) (evil)
How was the centurion’s faith different from others?
The centurion believed in the absolute power of Christ, and that Jesus’ words alone could heal his servant.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by ________________ and supplication, with t________, let your ________________ be made known to God; and the ______ of God, which surpasses all understanding, will g____ your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (________ 4:6-7)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by _prayer_ and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your _requests_ be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
Which four environments did Jesus speak about in this parable? Which environment should we be, and what can we do to be that environment? (Parable of the Sower)
The four different environments were the wayside, rocks, thorns, and good ground. We should be the good ground, because only the good ground can bear fruit. We can be the good ground by letting God's word take root in our hearts, and cultivating it so that our faith can grow. We need to follow God's word actively and be a "doer." When we put God's word into action, we bear fruit.
Why did all the workers in the parable of the workers of the vineyard receive the same pay?
Jesus wants to teach us that people don't earn God's love by what they do or how much they do.
Jesus tells us not to worry because the heavenly Father takes care of which animals and which plants?
He takes care of birds and lilies.
How was the blind man's healing different from other miracle's in the bible?
(Ephesians 2:8-9)
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
(Ephesians 2:8-9)
In Matthew, Jesus is the lion, the promised King. In Mark, He is the ox, a servant of God. Luke describes Him as a man, the Son. While John depicts Him as the eagle, the Son of God. Choose at least one of these portrayals of Jesus and describe how He embodies that portrayal. (100 pts each/500 for full marks)
In Matthew, as the promised King, Jesus fulfilled many of the prophecies that had been spoken about Him in the Old Testament. In Mark, as the servant of God, Jesus went to many places and diligently and unceasingly preached the gospel. In Luke, as the Son, we learned that, like us, Jesus felt sorrow and pain, but that He took those to God in prayer. Similarly, we should take our troubles to God in prayer. In John, as the Son of God, Jesus performed many miracles and spoke the seven "I am" to prove His Sonship. Through these, we also learned that salvation can only come through believing in Him.
Who are the ones that are last, but will be first?
Who are the first that will become last?
These could be the new believers in Christ, who have done less, or the sinners who have repented.
These are people who have worked much for God, but because they have raised themselves up higher to be the first and taken God’s grace for granted, they have become the least in God’s eyes.
What does a hypocrite do?
i) A hypocrite tells people not to do certain things, but still goes and does those things anyway; or ii) a hypocrite does good things, but only to gain the praise of others.
What town did Lazarus live in?
How long had Lazarus been in the tomb when Jesus arrived at his house?
Why did Jesus wait a few days before seeing Lazarus?
Bethany
Four days.
So He could resurrect Lazarus to glorify God and show His power over life and death