JESUS 101
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
The Bible is divided into two main sections. Name them.
The Old Testament and the New Testament.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Prayer has to use fancy or religious-sounding words.
FALSE.
We can speak honestly and naturally to God.
What Christian sacrament uses water and marks our entry into the Christian community?
Baptism.
Someone at school is sitting alone and everyone ignores them.
Name ONE thing a follower of Jesus could do.
Sit with them, speak to them, invite them to join you, check whether they're okay, include them.
WHY?
What was the name of Jesus' mother?
Mary
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis.
What famous prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
The Lord's Prayer / Our Father.
What day of the week do Christians traditionally gather for worship because it is the day of Jesus' Resurrection?
Sunday.
Your friend tells you something embarrassing about another person.
What's the Christian thing to do?
A. Tell everybody
B. Post it anonymously
C. Don't spread it
D. Tell only your best friend
C — Don't spread it.
Name two of Jesus' twelve disciples.
Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus/Judas son of James, Simon the Zealot or Judas Iscariot.
What are the first four books of the New Testament called collectively?
The Gospels.
Give TWO reasons someone might pray.
Praise God
• Give thanks
• Ask for help
• Ask forgiveness
• Pray for someone else
• Seek guidance
• Express sadness, fear or worry
What meal did Jesus share with his disciples that Christians remember in Holy Communion, also called the Eucharist?
The Last Supper.
Someone has hurt you.
Does forgiving them mean you have to pretend that what they did was okay?
NO.
Forgiveness does not mean pretending that wrongdoing didn't happen or that it was acceptable.
It doesn’t mean what they did was okay. It means choosing not to stay angry about it.
Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to love _____ and love your _____.
God and your neighbour.
Recite John 3:16.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
You're worried about something, but you don't know exactly what to say to God.
Can you still pray?
YES.
Prayer doesn't require perfect words. We can speak honestly to God, pray silently, or simply bring what we're feeling to God.
What season comes before Easter and is traditionally a time of prayer, repentance and preparation?
Lent.
You're in a group chat and everyone starts making fun of someone who isn't there.
What could following Jesus look like in that moment?
Explain WHY you chose your response.
You might refuse to participate, tell your friends to stop, defend the person, leave the conversation, or refuse to share the comments.
Christians believe Jesus died and then did what on the third day?
He rose from the dead / was resurrected.
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Bible is one book written by one person.
FALSE.
The Bible is a collection of books written by different authors over a long period of time.
Does God always answer prayer exactly the way we ask?
NO.
Prayer isn't about controlling God or guaranteeing that we get everything we ask for.
Prayer involves relationship, trust and seeking God's will.
TRUE OR FALSE:
When Christians talk about "the Church," they only mean the building where worship happens.
"The Church" refers to the community of God's people.
Jesus says:
"Love your neighbour."
Who counts as your neighbour?
Jesus teaches us to extend love and mercy beyond our normal social boundaries.