Who dat?
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Martin Luther
The Bible
Parables
100

This was Paul's original name before he converted to Christianity.

Who is Saul?

100

This word refers to "a set of specific beliefs and practices about God or gods."  Examples include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

What is "religion"?

100

Luther translated the Bible into this language, making it accessible to common people.

What is German?

100

These first 4 books of the New Testament are considered the "Gospels".

What are Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John?

100

This parable tells of a shepherd who leaves his 99 sheep to find the one that was lost.

What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep?

200

This person wrote the "Acts of the Apostles" which picks up the story after Jesus ascends back into Heaven.

Who is Luke?

200

This word used in the Apostle's Creed means "universal"; it does not refer to the church headquartered in Rome.

What is "catholic"?

200

Martin Luther believed that people are saved by this, not by good works.

What is faith?

200

The Apostle Peter wrote 2 letters that are included in the New Testament.  Name them both.

What are 1 Peter and 2 Peter?

200

This story teaches us about loving our neighbors, even those we might see as enemies.

What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

300

This Pharisee actually persecuted Christians at first only later to convert while on the road to Damascus.

Who is Paul?

300

This word means "a particular sect or expression of the church".  Examples include Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopalian.

What is "denomination"?

300

This famous hymn, written by Martin Luther, is often called the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation.”

What is "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"?

300

The word "gospel" means this.

What is "good news"?

300

In this parable, a younger son wasted his inheritance, but his father welcomed him home with open arms.

What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

400

This was the first person to see the risen Jesus at the empty tomb.

Who is Mary Magdalene?

400

This is "an observable even that breaks the normal laws of nature."

What is a "miracle".

400

The 95 Theses primarily criticized this church practice, which involved paying money for the forgiveness of sins.

What is the sale of indulgences?

400

There are this many books in the New Testament.

What is 27?

400

Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to this small seed that grows into a large tree.

What is the Mustard Seed?

500

This prophet had a talking donkey.

Who is Balaam?

500

This word means "thanksgiving" and is used in worship to celebrate Holy Communion.

What is "eucharist"?

500

Luther married this former nun, who became his partner and supporter.

Who is Katharina von Bora?

500

The Apostle Paul wrote 13 letters that are contained in the New Testament.  Name 3 of them.

What are ____? Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

500

In this parable, a farmer scatters seed, and some of it falls on rocky soil, some on thorns, and some on good soil.

What is the Parable of the Sower?