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Who is the messenger that shall prepare thy way before Jesus Christ?
john the Baptist
What three women, apart from His mother Mary, are also mentioned by name in the genealogy?
tamer
Rahab
ruth
A group of influential people called a meeting and plotted to destroy Jesus. Who besides the chief priest and elders made up this group of plotters?
The scribes and the Pharisees
What contrast does Hebrews 1 draw between the Son and the angels?
Hebrews 1 draws a significant contrast between the Son and the angels by highlighting Jesus' unique status and divine nature. The chapter emphasizes that Jesus is the Son of God, inheriting a name more excellent than that of the angels.
What was Paul doing when he wrote this letter to Philemon?
Under house arrest in Rome
Describe the way that John was dressed in clothing?
John the Baptist's attire was a deliberate choice to align himself with the Old Testament prophet Elijah. His clothing was made of camel's hair, which was coarse and uncomfortable, symbolizing his rejection of worldly comforts and his dedication to a life of simplicity
How many people are mentioned by name in the genealogy found in Matthew 1 in the NIV Bible?
14 names
What did Jesus say the bread was, according to Matthew's description of the Last Supper in the KJV Bible?
Take, eat; this is my body
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the ______ of things not seen.”
Evidence
What did Paul say about Philemon in verse one?
In the opening verse of Philemon, Paul greets Philemon as a "beloved friend and fellow laborer" and expresses his gratitude for Philemon's love and faith.
What place did he take in relation to Jesus Christ?
The concept of Jesus taking the place of humanity on the cross is often referred to as the vicarious death of Christ. This metaphor suggests that Jesus willingly took the punishment for our sins, acting as a substitute for us
esus told many parables during His lifetime. Why did the various religious leaders want to kill Jesus after He told a parable in Matthew 21
idk I think they didn't like him I guess
True or False: Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount on a boat in the Sea of Galilee
False
Which verse states: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword…”?
Hebrews 4:12
The Church at Colossae
What kind of food did John eat
Locusts and wild honey
What is the very first word of the book of Matthew in the King James Version?
The very first word of the book of Matthew in the King James Version is: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
What significance is to be drawn from the genealogy of Jesus here?
The genealogy of Jesus holds significant meaning in Christian theology and spirituality. It illustrates God's faithfulness and the uniqueness of Jesus' identity as the Messiah.
What are believers instructed to “lay aside” in Hebrews 12?
Believers are instructed to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles them.
How was Paul affected by Philemon’s attitude toward the saints?
Paul's letter to Philemon is a profound example of how a leader's attitude can significantly impact the community.
Jesus appoints the twelve disciples and they are named. What is the last name of Judas, the betrayer?
Iscariot
In Matthew 3:13-17, who baptized Jesus in the river Jordan?
John the Baptist
Joseph’s father is Jacob
During the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:17), what did the disciples initially have?
Five loaves of bread and two fish
How does Paul describe himself as he writes this letter?
Paul describes himself as a servant of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his loss of worldly prospects, bodily suffering, and life spent largely in the prison-cell. He also describes himself as bold and fearless, especially when absent, and highlights the divinely powerful weapons he uses in his spiritual warfare.