Children of the Bible
Let's read Exodus 2:1-10.
What was Pharoah's daughter doing when she found baby Moses?
Bathing/taking a bath
Let's read Matthew 10:37.
Is there anyone we should put before God? If so, who?
No one. Not even our parents, or (future) children.
Let's read Luke 19:1-10.
In what verse does Zacchaeus repent?
Verse 8 (read aloud)
Let's read John 2:1-11.
What was Jesus' first miracle?
Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding.
What language is Abba and what does it mean?
Aramaic for father
This boy was born holding on to his twin brother's heel? (Genesis 25:19-28)
Jacob
What is Jesus teaching about in Matthew 5:21-22? (1 word)
Anger
Let's read Matthew 26:17-25.
True or False: No one knew who was going to betray Jesus until it had already happened and it was too late.
False. The betrayer is revealed in verse 25 as Judas
Let's read John 6:1-13.
What does Jesus feed the 5000?
5 loaves of barley bread and 2 little fish
An "idol" is anything that takes the place of ____ in our lives.
God
Let's read Genesis 37. What is one reason Joseph's brothers were jealous of him?
(1 of 3)
- he got a fancy coat as a gift
- he had dreams where he ruled over them and was prideful
- they believed their father loved him more
What is Jesus teaching about in Matthew 6:5-13? (1 word)
Prayer
Let's read John 20:24-29.
Why did Thomas need to see and feel the holes in Jesus' hands and side?
Thomas was not with the other 12 when Jesus appeared to him, so he did not believe them when they told him Jesus was alive and had been resurrected.
Let's read Matthew 27:27-31.
What is another word or synonym for "make fun of" that could be used in this passage? (1 word; answers may vary)
Mock, tease, taunt, ridicule, etc
One of the special pages in your bible features "Famous Old Testament Prophets". Which two books would you recommend to a friend who was struggling staying close to God?
Haggai and Zechariah
Let's Read 1 Kings 17:17-24.
What did Elijah do to bring the boy back to life?
He prayed to God.
Let's read Matthew 5:38-42.
What does the idiom "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" mean? Does God agree with this idea?
The idiom means, that if a person causes another person to suffer, they should suffer an equal amount.
No, God disagrees.
Let's read Matthew 27:41-44.
4 groups of people were said to have mocked Jesus on the cross. Who were they?
1. leading priests
2. teachers of law
3. older/elder Jewish leaders
4. the other 2 criminals
Let's read Matthew 27:57-61
A man named ____ from Jerusalem asked ____ for Jesus' body. He agreed and ordered the _____ to release his body to be buried.
Joseph, Pilate, soldiers
Use the maps in the back of your bible.
Which pool is closest to Golgotha, the place Jesus was crucified and buried?
Tower Pool
Let's read Mark 10:13-16.
True or False: What didn't Jesus like in this passage?
Jesus didn't like that his disciples were turning children away from him.
Let's Read Luke 16:13. Figurative language is used to extremely exaggerate the difficulty a rich person would have entering heaven. It is compared to a big camel trying to fit through a tiny needle hole. What figurative language describes extreme exaggeration?
Hyperbole
Let's read Luke 6:12-15.
Which of Jesus' 12 apostles (or disciples) were related? (two pairs/4 people)
Andrew and Peter (aka Simon) were brothers.
James and Judas were father and son.
Let's read Matthew 27:45-54.
What 3 things happened when Jesus died that led the Romans guarding Jesus to believe he really was the Son of God?
- the curtain of the temple was torn from top to bottom
- the earth shook and rocks were broken (there was an earthquake)
- some of God's people were raised from the grave
Ephesians 6:11(verses 11-17)