LESSON 1
What title did John the Baptist call Jesus when he saw Him coming?
The Lamb of God
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
How many days did Jesus fast in the desert?
40 days
What message did Jesus start preaching?
Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.”
What does Jesus taking away the sins of the world mean?
He died to save us and forgive our sins.
Where was Jesus baptized?
In the River Jordan
Who tempted Jesus in the desert?
The devil
What does "metanoia" mean?
A change of mind or heart; repentance.
What animal was sacrificed in the Old Testament to save the people?
A lamb
What happened when Jesus came out of the water?
The Holy Spirit came down like a dove and God spoke.
Name one temptation Jesus faced.
Turning stones into bread (or: Jump from the temple, or: Worship the devil for kingdoms)
What parable shows how something small can grow big in God's Kingdom?
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
What is the Syro-Malabar prayer that mentions the Lamb of God?
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.”
What did God say from heaven?
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
How did Jesus respond to temptation?
He used Scripture to resist.
According to Jesus, where is the Kingdom of God?
Within you / in your heart
How is Jesus both divine and human?
He is fully God and became fully human to save us.
What does Jesus’ baptism show about His mission?
He identifies with us and prepares to begin His work of salvation.
What does Jesus’ victory over temptation teach us?
That we can resist sin with God’s help and Scripture.
What is our role in the Kingdom of God?
To live like Jesus, share the gospel, and help grow the kingdom.