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According to the Scriptures, Jesus died, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. After His resurrection, Jesus told His followers that He would return to the Father. What did He say He was going there to prepare? a p _ a c e for those who
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Jesus said He was going to His Father's house to prepare a place for those who believe in Him (John 14:2-3).
He promised that He would come again and receive them to Himself so they could be with Him forever.
Many religions have different beliefs about Jesus. According to the Bible, what makes the "Jesus" "Christians believe in" DIFFERENT from ALL the Jesus' described by other religions?
The Jesus Christians believe in is unique because He is God who came to earth in a human body, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose from the dead, and is the only Savior of the world. Christians believe that Jesus is not merely a prophet, teacher, or religious leader, but the eternal Son of God and the only way to God the Father.
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to many witnesses. What is the largest number of people the Bible says saw Him "at one time" in His resurrected body?
The Bible says that Jesus appeared to "more than 500 people" at one time after His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:6).
After His resurrection, Jesus first appeared to one of His followers before appearing to the apostles. Who was the first follower to see the risen Christ?
"Mary Magdalene" was the first follower of Jesus to see Him after His resurrection (John 20:11-18; Mark 16:9).
Who was willingly offered as a sacrifice, one time only, for the forgiveness of all human sins, past, present, and future?
What did He provide that was required by GOD to perfectly and completely pay for the forgiveness of all sins? Answer the Who or the What question.
Jesus willingly offered Himself once for all, providing His sinless blood and perfect life as the complete payment God required for the forgiveness of sins.
Abraham had a son named Isaac. Isaac had a son named Jacob. Jacob had twelve sons, and each son became the leader of a large family group. These family groups became known as the twelve tribes of Israel. Israel was the new name God gave to Jacob. From which tribe was Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus? _ u _ _ h
Mary was from the "tribe of Judah", the royal tribe from which the promised Messiah would come.
Jesus was born as a descendant of David, who was also from the tribe of Judah. (Luke 3:23-33; Hebrews 7:14)
God is Spirit.
Holy Spirit is Spirit.
Who came to show us what God looks like and what God is like?
Jesus Christ shows us what God is like. Jesus said, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). The Bible also says that Jesus is "the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15). By looking at Jesus' life, words, and actions, we learn what God is like.
About 700 years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah foretold that "God's Anointed One" would preach good news, heal the brokenhearted, and set captives free. Who is the person Isaiah was describing?
Jesus Christ.
Isaiah was talking about Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah.
In Luke 4:16-21, Jesus read this prophecy from Isaiah 61:1-2 in the synagogue and then declared that it had been fulfilled in Him!!!
After Jesus rose from the dead, He spent time teaching His followers what to do and sharing His instructions for telling others about the salvation He offers to everyone. Before returning to heaven, how many days did He remain with them?
Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after His resurrection, appearing to His followers and teaching them about the kingdom of God before ascending into heaven (Acts 1:3).
If we have surrendered our will to Jesus, what should we be daily following? Our desires or God's will? Why?
God's will----God's will is revealed in the Scriptures that are written by 40 human authors, over 1500 years, over 3 different continents in 3 different languages--Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic and they all tell a unity of thought about our GOD!
We prove our love for God by obeying His commands.
Micah prophesied that a "Ruler over Israel" would be born and that His beginnings are "from eternity". Who was Micah talking about?
Jesus Christ.
His eternal origins (beginnings) show that He is more than a man; He is the eternal Son of God. (Micah 5:2)
The Apostle John wrote that there is ONLY ONE way to be forgiven and become a member of God's family. Who is the ONLY WAY to God according to the bible?
Jesus Christ is the only way to God. John wrote, "No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).
He also wrote that those who receive and believe in Jesus are given the right to become children of God (John 1:12).
When Jesus came to John the Baptist at the Jordan River, what name did John use to identify Him?
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John the Baptist said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29).
Jesus' followers were called "eyewitnesses". What did they see with "their own eyes" that allowed them to tell others about Jesus?
The disciples were eyewitnesses because they lived with Jesus and personally saw His life, teachings, miracles, death, burial, and resurrection. They heard His words, watched Him heal the sick, saw Him raise the dead, witnessed His crucifixion, and saw Him alive again after He rose from the dead, proving He is God.
The Apostle John explains why some people reject "Jesus", the "True Light". According to Scripture, what do they love instead of the Light?
According to John 3:19-20, people "love darkness" (sin) rather than the Light because their deeds are evil. They do not want to come to the Light because they do not want their sinful actions to be exposed.
Jesus is called the Light of the world.
The Apostle Matthew said in his gospel that Jesus would be called "Immanuel". What does the name "Immanuel" mean that tells us about who Jesus is?
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Immanuel means "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). This name teaches that "Jesus is God" who came to live among His people.
Long before Jesus was born, God revealed to His prophets that the Messiah (Jesus) would come to earth and be born as a human baby. Name one prophet who recorded this prophecy.
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Isaiah prophesied, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given" (Isaiah 9:6)
Micah foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. (Micah 5:2)
Zechariah prophesied that Israel's King would come to Jerusalem righteous and bringing salvation, humble and riding on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9).
Jesus chose twelve apostles as His earliest followers. Among them were "three men" who formed His "inner circle". What were their names?
Peter, James, and John.
These three disciples were with Him during special events, such as the Transfiguration, His time in the Garden of Gethsemane and the raising of Jairus's daughter from the dead.
In John 14, Jesus explained that His words and miracles were not done by Himself. Who did Jesus say was living in Him and doing the works through Him?
Jesus was referring to God the Father.
He said, "The "WORDS" that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the "WORKS" (John 14:10).
The Bible uses the word "Christian" to describe a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a true Christian?
According to the Bible, a Christian is a person who has repented of sin, put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and His teachings and has received His Spirit within them to become a new creation in Christ.
Isaiah 9:6 says that the Child who would be born, Jesus, would have several names. What names in this verse shows that Jesus is God? Name 1 from the clues.
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Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Throughout the Old Testament, God revealed future events to His prophets before they occurred. The people worshipped idols. According to God, why did He tell them about these things in advance?
God declares future events before they occur so that, when they come to pass, His people will know that He alone is the true God and will not be able to say that their idols predicted or caused them. Jesus expressed this same truth when He said, "I have told you before it comes to pass, that when it does come to pass, you may believe that I am He" (John 13:19)
Jesus selected twelve apostles to follow Him. Two of the apostles were brothers, as were two others. Name ONE set of brothers among the twelve apostles.
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Peter and Andrew
James and John.
When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection, one apostle was absent. When the others told him they had seen the risen Lord, he refused to believe them. Who was this apostle?
Thomas did NOT believe the other apostles UNTIL he saw the risen Jesus FOR HIMSELF. (John 20:24-29).
The Bible tells us there is a message called the gospel. What is the gospel or good news of Jesus Christ according to the Scriptures?
The "GOSPEL" is the "GOOD NEWS" that JESUS of Nazareth DIED for our sins, was BURIED, and ROSE from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, proving He is GOD and He can forgive our sins! (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)