Early Ministry
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who was trying to tempt Jesus and where?
The Devil/ Satan.
The desert/ wilderness.
How many disciples did Jesus call?
12
Name 1 Beatitude and explain it. (Blessed are the...)
1 Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
3 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
4 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
5 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
6 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
7 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
8 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
What was Jesus' first miracle? Why was He hesitant to perform this miracle?
Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding.
Jesus was hesitant because He knew it was not yet time for Him to show He was the Son of God yet, but His mother was asking Him to help and He also wanted to honour His mother.
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River
How many times did Satan test Jesus?
3
What were Peter and Andrew's jobs before meeting Jesus? What did Jesus say their new job would be?
Fishermen.
Fishers of men.
1. You are the salt of the earth.
2. You are the light of the world.
Explain one of these statements that Jesus said.
1. Salt= faith. Anyone who has flavour has faith, but anyone who has lost their flavour is no longer good for God's Kingdom.
2. Light= Good News/ Gospel. No one turns on a lamp and then hides it under a table, it is shined for all to see. Just like we should do with the Gospel and God's love.
Why did Peter sink when walking on water towards Jesus?
He took his eyes off Jesus, he doubted and had little faith. Peter focused on the storm around him instead of on the one who can control the storm.
When Jesus came up out of the water, what came down from heaven?
The Holy Spirit like a dove
What did Satan tell Jesus to turn the rocks into and why?
Bread, because Jesus hadn't eaten and was very hungry.
Which disciple betrayed Jesus, how and why?
Judas. He worked with the soldiers to have Jesus be arrested and killed. He was jealous of Jesus and had Satan in his heart.
When Jesus taught us to store up our treasures in Heaven, not here on earth, what did He mean?
We store up treasures in Heaven by telling people about Jesus. By acting like Jesus, showing mercy, loving others, forgiving others as God forgives us. These are treasures, not things here on earth like money or toys.
Why was Jesus so sad and mad that Lazerus had died, but also glad that He arrived after his death?
God made Himself fully human like us as Jesus, so he had feelings like us and hurt and cried like us. He was very good friends with Lazerus and his sisters Mary and Martha. He was glad because He could demonstrate God's miraculous healing, even the dead.
What did God say from heaven at Jesus’ baptism?
“This is my Son, whom I love/ am well pleased.”
The 2nd test was for Jesus to jump off the cliff because angels should catch Him. What was Jesus' response?
We are told not to test God.
Which disciple was a tax collector before meeting Jesus?
Matthew
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
How does the miracle of Jesus healing the paralyzed man show why it's important to have good friends?
The paralyzed man's friends carried him up to the roof top because there was too many people around Jesus. They carefully lowered their friend right in front of Jesus.
Why was John the Baptist hesitant to baptize Jesus?
He believed that Jesus was the Son of God and respected Him very much. He wanted to make sure he was doing the will of God.
What was the final test of temptation?
If Jesus' bowed down and worshipped Satan, that Satan would give Him the kingdom of the world.
Why did Jesus call disciples?
1. To have them spread the Gospel.
2. To have close friends.
3. To show everyone that anyone can be a follower of Jesus, He can transform anyone.
What did Jesus mean when he said a wise builder builds his house on the rock?
A wise person builds their life on the rock= God.
Why did Jesus preform miracles?
To show He was the Son of God.
To prove He had authority from God.
To fulfill prophecy.
To show compassion and love.
To strengthen people's faith.
To show His power over creation and evil.
To reveal what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.
To teach Biblical Truths.