Who are the sons of thunder?
James and John
Why do we eat crackers and drink grape juice in church and what is it called?
In remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice; The Lord's Supper/Communion
What is the meaning of the word parable?
A parable is a short, fictional story in the Bible that teaches a religious or moral lesson. The word "parable" comes from the Greek word parabolē, which means "a comparison, analogy"
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HACELIM
Who was a shepherd who became a king?
David
Explain what "the church" means
The word “church” is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia, which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones.” The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people.
In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep were not lost?
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RAHMAT
What is an epistle?
The word "epistle" comes from the Greek word epistolḗ, which means "letter".
Who ordered all babies to be killed in order to kill the infant Jesus?
King Herod
Explain what "worship" means
Worship means respectful devotion—loving, honoring, and obeying someone who deserves our highest regard.
Worshipping God means acknowledging and celebrating His power and perfection in gratitude.
Worship includes understanding and awe of God’s Holiness
What does this mean: "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" Matt. 7:3
To examine and judge yourself first before you judge others
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AUSLZRA
What are the letters in red in some Bibles?
The parts where Jesus is speaking
Name Abraham's first TWO sons (both of them!)
Ishmael and Isaac
Explain what the word "disciple" means
a student; a word used for a follower of someone; Jesus chose twelve men to be his closest students who became known as the Twelve Disciples
Why does Jesus say that the Pharisees are "the blind leading the blind" mean? Matthew 15:14 & Luke 6:39-49
He was emphasizing the foolishness of the situation. Only a person who can see ought to lead a blind person. If the blind lead the blind, those leaders are arrogant, overconfident, and in serious denial about their own sightless condition. Jesus knew this was true of the scribes and Pharisees who had come to confront Him
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MBJEOOAR
What does "inerrant" mean?
Inerrancy is a term used to describe Scripture as error-free in the original writings. It implies that the Bible contains neither material errors nor internal contradictions in the original writings.
Name all three men thrown into a fiery furnace in Daniel 3
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Explain what the word "exegesis" means
Exegesis is the process of analyzing a biblical passage to understand its meaning and the author's intended message. The goal of exegesis is to accurately understand the text and avoid misapplying scripture.
Explain the parable of the prodigal son and how it applies to us Luke 15:11-32
a younger son who asks his father for his inheritance, then squanders it and returns to his father seeking forgiveness; The message that God is always ready to forgive those who repent
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ANCEZRANBEDHUZ
Simply put, the Old Testament lays the foundation with the history, laws, and prophecies of the Hebrew people, while the New Testament centers on Jesus Christ, his teachings, and the early Christian church, forming the basis for Christian beliefs and practices.