The Gospels
Which four books are the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Most of Paul’s books in the New Testament were __________ that he wrote to the early church in various cities.
letters
What is the last book of the New Testament?
Revelation
What is the color of Lent?
Purple
The Apostles’ Creed is a statement of belief, specifically centered around what we as Christians believe about the ________ ____________.
Holy Spirit
The Gospels tell the story of _________
Jesus
Before becoming an apostle, Paul was a pharisee. What is a pharisee?
Dominant type of Jewish religion at the time Jesus was around - they were often scholars and cared a lot about Hebrew Laws found in scripture.
The book of Acts is the story of the early _______
church
Lent is the season leading up to what major event(s)?
Jesus' death & resurrection
(All of Holy Week really but most importantly Easter!)
Our confirmation promises are based off of our ______________ promises because the Rite of Confirmation is an Affirmation of ________________.
baptismal, Baptism
Which Gospel was written last, is the longest, and has details and stories not found in the other Gospels?
John
What happened that made Paul change his ways from persecuting followers of Jesus to becoming a disciple of Jesus?
On the road to Damascus, God sent him a vision and told him to stop persecuting his people and therefore Jesus, this vision also blinded him for a couple days.
Name at least one of the things that the book of Revelation warns us about
power for power's sake, taking advantage of the weak, not walking the walk when it comes to your faith, etc.
Name at least one speaker that did a faith conversation (basically the sermon) at Wednesday night worship with Stephanie, Claire, Jason, or Nathan?
Lucy, Rachel, Jorja, Bob, Kris
Who killed Jesus and why? (hint: think of the our lessons on the Apostles’ Creed)
The Roman government (Pontius Pilate also works as an answer for who)
They killed him because he was a threat to their power - he claimed he was "Messiah" which places him higher than the Roman Emperor, and that was treason.
Why do the Gospels tell different versions of the same stories?
Because they were written by four different people, with their own perspectives, and they were writing to different audiences/for different purposes.
Name 2 books of the New Testament that Paul wrote (7 possible answers)
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Philippians
1 Thessalonians
Philemon
Who is the main character of the book of Acts?
What was the theme for Lent this year?
Out of the Shadows
Explain the bread analogy and how it relates to how we understand the Holy Trinity (the Three in One)
Three separate parts/roles but all one thing! So in bread it's the 3 separate ingredients (flour, yeast, water) but while being separate ingredients it's still all one bread. God/Jesus/Holy Spirit have different roles but they are all the same God.
Gospel means "good news," but what is the good news that the Gospel is telling us?
God's love is bigger than hate, fear, and violence. This is shown to us through Jesus in his life, what he did, and his death & resurrection.
ALL OF US (no exceptions) are unconditionally loved and forgiven by God.
If Jesus teaches us who God is, Paul teaches us ______ Jesus matters, and ______ to _________ as Christians
why, how, live
What is the order of the books of the New Testament (singing is optional but Anni can support on guitar/humming if helpful!)
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans
1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James
1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, and Revelation
In Lucy’s faith conversation with Deacon Stephanie, how did God show up in her story? (hint: it’s based off of the phrase her mom would tell her)
The people in her life that helped and supported her, "the angels along the way"
Name at least two of the Confirmation Promises (doesn’t have to be exact wording, there are 5 promises)
1. Strive for justice and peace in the world
2. Serve all people following the example of Jesus
3. Hear to the Word and share the Supper (go to worship and partake in communion)
4. Live among God’s faithful people
5. Proclaim the Good News in word and deed