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Forbidden & Blessed
Forbidden & Blessed
Where was the tree of the forbidden fruit located in the Book of Genesis?
In the Garden of Eden
In the Parable of the Fig Tree, what was wrong with it that the owner wanted to chop it down?
It was barren/ not fruitful.
Symbolising peace and hope, what did the dove bring back in the Book of Genesis?
olive (branch)
Where is this fruit tree located?
Near the rock wall (secondary section)
How many FRUITS of the Holy Spirit are mentioned in St Paul's letter to the Galatians?
9
In the Book of Numbers, the spies brought back 3 fruits from Canaan. Which one of the following fruit did they not bring back with them - grapes, apples, pomegranates or figs?
apples
In the Gospel of Luke, who said this "Of all women, you are the most blessed. And blessed is the fruit of your womb."?
Elizabeth
In John 15:5, Jesus states, "I am the vine, you are the branches." What does this metaphor refer to?
It refers to our unity/ relationship with Jesus.
Figs
What is the first Fruit of the Holy Spirit that is mentioned?
Love
In Psalm 1, the imagery of a fruitful tree planted by streams represents the _______ and the chaff blown away by the wind represents the __ .
righteous, wicked
In the Book of Genesis, God says this phrase to Adam and Eve, to the animals and also to Noah and his sons too. What was the phrase?
"Be fruitful and multiply."
In the Book of Proverbs, Chapter 25, verse 11, "a word that is aptly spoken" is likened to which fruit? This verse emphasizes the value and beauty of well-timed and appropriate words.
"apples of gold inlaid with silver"
Just as golden apples in a setting of silver are visually appealing and precious, wise and timely words can be powerful and impactful in communication.
What was the leaf of this fruit tree used for in the Book of Genesis?
Genesis 3: 7 "Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they realised that they were naked. So they sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves loin-cloths."
In the tradition of the Catholic Church, (CCC 1832) how many FRUITS of the Holy Spirit are actually listed? Spoiler: "It's not 9."
12
The 'Tree of Life' is mentioned in the first and last book of the Bible. Complete this quote, "on either bank of the river were the trees of life, which bear _(how many)_ crops of fruit in a year,".
"which bear twelve crops of fruit in a year, one in each month, and the leaves of which are the cure for the nations."
"I want you to be quite certain too, brothers, that I have often planned to visit you -- though up to the present I have always been prevented -- in the hope that I might work as fruitfully among you as I have among the gentiles elsewhere." Who said this and to whom is it addressed to?
Apostle Paul to the Romans (Christians)
In the Book of Amos, Yahweh showed Amos a vision of "A basket of ripe fruit." What does it symbolise?
The "ripe fruit" represents Israel and the time is now ripe for God to pronounce judgement on them for their sinful actions.
Name any one of the additional 3 fruits of The Holy Spirit listed according to the traditional Catholic Church?
modesty, generosity, chastity