What kind of writing is the book of Galatians? Who is it written by?
A letter from Paul
Galatians is in the Old Testament or in the New Testament?
New Testament
Our youth group name (Roots) comes from the first Parable in Mark. What is that parable about?
The Parable of the Sower. It is about the four soils.
Jesus miraculously feeds a large crowd twice. How many men were reported to be in both of those crowds?
5000 and 4000
When a rich young man asks Jesus about how to inherit eternal life, what does Jesus instruct him to do?
Sell all his possessions and follow Jesus.
What is the purpose for the author to write the book of Galatians?
The author writes to refute false teachers teaching that people need to be circumsized.
There are two ways mentioned by the author that you can be try to be justified. Justified by _______ or justified by ______.
Works or faith.
Of the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), was Mark written first, second, third, or fourth?
First
James and John make a request of Jesus that upsets the other disciples. What is their request?
They ask to be seated on Jesus' left and right when he is in his glory.
When Jesus is transfigured on a mountain in front of Peter, James, and John, two other people appear with him. Who are those two people?
Elijah and Moses
The author describes two different relationships someone can have with God: a _____ or a ______.
A slave or a son
What prominent Old Testament person does the author use as an example to support his arguments about being counted as righteous?
Abraham
Who were the first two disciples that Jesus recruits?
Peter (Simon) and Andrew (Peter's brother)
What small object does Jesus use as a metaphor for the kingdom of heaven?
Mustard Seed
The Apostle Paul goes on three missionary journeys. Which of the three journeys does Mark accompany Paul, first, second, or third(150 points)? Bonus (150 points): What happened between Paul and Mark?
1st and 3rd; Paul says Mark is useless after Mark leaves in the middle of the first journey.
What are the 8 fruit of the spirit (250 points)? Bonus (250 points): How does one get the fruit of the spirit?
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Walk by the Spirit.
The author compares two sons to support his arguments. Who are those two sons? What are they being analogized to?
Ishmael and Isaac. One born according to the flesh, one born through promise.
According to Mark, what was John the Baptist's purpose?
To prepare the way of the Lord. Or prepare the way for Jesus to come.
Why does King Herod have John the Baptist beheaded?
His daughter asked for John's head as a birthday gift.
What happens to a Fig Tree that Jesus comes across? What is the significance of this story?
The fig tree has no fruit and Jesus curses it and it is found withered later. The fig tree represents Israel, it looks good on the outside but there's no fruit.
Galatians 3:24 - So then, the law was our _______ until Christ came.
guardian
He wishes they would emasculate themselves (cut off their genitals).
The Pharisees challenge Jesus about his disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath. What Old Testament story does Jesus tell in response?
When David gave the priest's holy bread to his men.
How many times does Jesus heal a blind man in the book of Mark (400 points)? 2nd half (400 points): Each instance of Jesus healing the blind men has what kinds of stories leading up to the miracle?
Three; Each time Jesus tells people about his death and the disciples talking to Jesus with misunderstandings leading up to the miracles.
When Jesus tells the disciples that one of them will betray him, who does he say is going to betray him? (He doesn't mention his name, but an action)
The one that dips the bread with Jesus.