Chapters 1-3
What are the gifts that the wise men from the east offered to infant Jesus?
Gold, myrrh, and frankincense.
Through what did Jesus give proof of the kingdom of God?
Through miracles like the feeding of a multitude with a few loaves of bread and the healing of the sick and the possessed.
When were the prophecies about the 'suffering servant' fulfilled in Jesus?
When Jesus died on the cross, ridiculed and scorned.
What was the subject of discussion between the disciples who went to Emmaus?
The passion, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus
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"Behold, ____________, who takes the away the sin of the world."
the Lamb of God
What is the kingdom of God?
The kingdom of God is a condition wherein we live in a state of universal love, considering God as the Father and all humanity as brothers and sisters. As such, we are inspired to share what we have. It is a community of people who live fulfilling the will of God.
What did Judas do to Jesus to "signal" the soldiers to apprehend him?
Kiss him
What was the reaction of St. Thomas when he came to know that the other disciples had seen the Risen Lord?
St. Thomas said he would believe it if he saw the nail marks on Jesus's hands
What does the baptism of Jesus signify?
During the baptism of Jesus, the mystery of the Holy Trinity was revealed. God the Son was there to be baptized. God the Father was pleased in His Son and declared aloud that this was His beloved Son. God the Holy Spirit came down like a dove and remained on the Son of God.
What persuaded Jesus to perform the miracle at Cana?
Jesus turned the water into wine, out of respect for his mother's wish.
Which day of Holy Week do we commemorate the passion and crucifixion of Jesus?
Good Friday
What is the goal of the message of the gospel?
The goal of the message of the gospel is the eternal salvation of mankind.
How could Jesus defeat Satan who tempted him?
Jesus was able to defeat Satan the tempter because he had developed spiritual strength through abstinence, fasting, and prayer.
What was the words uttered by Jesus while healing the paralyzed man at Bethzatha?
"Take up your mat and walk"
What was Jesus's teaching about forgiveness?
The teaching of Jesus is that even if a person approaches you several times a day for forgiveness, you must be prepared to forgive each time.
When and where did St. Thomas land in India?
In 52 AD in Kodungalloor or Musirus
What is the message that the season of Lent gives us?
The Lenten season invites us to recollect our sins and repent, by doing penance for them, to start a new life in Jesus.
What is the message of the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
The moral of the parable of the lost sheep is that God values every individual and will go to great lengths to save even one person who has strayed from him.
Why does Jesus say to "love your enemies?"
He assured us that by following this teaching, we would become children of the heavenly Father who lets the sun rise over the good and the bad.
Why will Jesus come again?
His holy wish is that we, his disciples, should be where he is. Jesus is coming again to reward each one according to our actions. The reward for those who do good is eternal life and for those who do evil, eternal damnation.