Jesus Said It
In Matthew 4, when the devil tempted Jesus, what did Jesus say each time before quoting Scripture?
It is written.
What happened to Jesus on the mountain in front of Peter, James, and John?
He was transfigured and His face shone like the sun.
When Jesus healed people, what emotion often moved Him to do it?
Compassion.
According to Jesus, who will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Those who humble themselves like children.
Where in the Bible is the Fruit of the Spirit found?
Galatians 5:22-23.
In Matthew 5, Jesus said we are two things to the world. What are they?
The salt of the earth and the light of the world.
When Peter tried walking on water, what made him start to sink?
He looked at the wind and became afraid / lost focus on Jesus.
What does the parable of the unforgiving servant show about God’s character?
He is merciful and expects us to forgive like He does.
Finish the phrase: “The last shall be __ and the first shall be __.”
First … Last.
Name three fruits of the Spirit.
Any three of: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Jesus told Peter to forgive not seven times but how many times?
Seventy times seven.
Jesus fed how many men (not counting women and children) with five loaves and two fish?
About five thousand.
When Jesus welcomed children even after the disciples tried to send them away, what did that reveal?
That God values the humble and the small.
What parable teaches that hearing the Word isn’t enough unless we bear fruit?
The Parable of the Sower.
What is the opposite of the fruit of the Spirit called in Galatians 5?
The works or fruit of the flesh.
In Matthew 22, when asked which commandment was greatest, what two commands did Jesus give?
Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
What did Jesus do right after He overturned tables in the temple?
He healed the blind and the lame in the temple.
What does Jesus’ willingness to die on the cross reveal about the Father’s heart?
His love and desire for relationship with us.
When Jesus talked about the narrow and wide gates, what did He mean?
Few choose the hard path that leads to life.
Give one example of a “fruit of the flesh.”
Examples: jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, impurity, idolatry, hatred.
When the disciples couldn’t cast out a demon, Jesus said it only comes out by two things. What are they?
Prayer and fasting.
At the crucifixion, what happened in the temple to show God’s presence was no longer kept behind a veil?
The veil was torn from top to bottom.
In Matthew 24 and 25, what do we learn about God’s justice and patience before Jesus returns?
He is patient, but He will judge righteously and reward faithfulness.
In Matthew 25, what lesson did the wise and foolish virgins teach about following Jesus?
Be prepared and keep your faith burning because you don’t know when He’ll return.
According to Jesus in Matthew 7, how can we recognize false prophets and true believers?
By their fruit.