PARABLES
Who helped the man left for dead on the side of the road?
The Good Samaritan.
What is our most important identity as Christian?
Loved by God!
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
According to Jesus, who is our "neighbor"?
Everyone else!
What can we do to earn God's love?
Nothing! (It is a free gift from God).
What did the younger son ask for before leaving home?
His inheritance.
God created us for a __________ and a ___________.
Meaning and purpose.
Who built the ark?
How do we know how much or how many times to forgive others?
As much as we desire forgiveness from God.
What is the name of the prayer Jesus taught his disciples?
The Lord's Prayer
How many sheep does the shepherd leave behind to find the lost one?
99
What are three "moral compasses" for Christians to help make important decisions?
God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What are the first four books of the New Testament called?
The gospels.
What is required before we can be forgiven and saved?
Repentance
Who are the persons of the Holy Trinity?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What does a good house foundation and a good one look like?
Build on rock or built on sand.
To be "first" in the kingdom of God we are called to be what?
Last or least.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who is the only worthy judge of human behavior and hearts?
God
Where do we find God's full revalation about God and people?
The Bible
A story with a deeper spiritual meaning or lesson.
What makes following Jesus "radical"?
Jesus' kingdom values are "upside-down" from those of the world.
What event marks the coming of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts?
Pentecost
Where do we find ethical guidance for living as followers of Jesus Christ?
The Bible, prayer, serving others, fellowship, the Spirit of God within us.
Why did Jesus die on the Cross and why did God raise him up after three days?
To atone for our sin and to overcome death for all believers.