Themes (Love, Salvation,..)
What city was the Messiah prophesied to be born in?
Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What event marked the birth of the Christian church?
Pentecost (Acts 2)
What does “sin” mean?
Disobedience or missing the mark of God’s will
What did Jesus say was made for man, not man for it?
The Sabbath (Mark 2:27)
What did Jesus use to teach spiritual lessons in simple stories?
Parables
What sea did God part for the Israelites to cross?
The Red Sea
What were the large military expeditions to reclaim the Holy Land called?
Crusades
What is the Christian doctrine that God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
The Trinity
How did Jesus model physical and spiritual rest during His ministry?
He withdrew to pray alone
In the parable of the prodigal son, what does the father do when his son returns?
He runs to him and welcomes him with a feast
Who was told to sacrifice his son as a test of faith?
Abraham (Isaac)
What council affirmed that Jesus is both fully God and fully man?
Council of Nicaea (325 AD)
What does “incarnation” mean in Christian theology?
God becoming human in Jesus
In Christian theology, what does “rest” symbolize for believers after death?
Eternal peace with God (heavenly rest)
Which prophet spoke of the “suffering servant” who would bear our sins?
Isaiah (Isaiah 53)
Who interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams?
Daniel
What doctrine means salvation by faith alone?
Sola fide
What event proved Jesus’ divine authority and victory over death?
The Resurrection
What was forbidden on the Sabbath?
Work
What Old Testament event foreshadowed Jesus’ sacrifice when blood saved the people from death?
The Passover in Exodus
What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity in the 4th century?
Constantine (Edict of Milan, 313 AD)
What theological term refers to the Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son?
Filioque
How did Jesus summarize His view of the Sabbath?
“It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath”