True or False
Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by his relative John.
True. John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin.
We are tempted by a) Satan. b) the world around us. c) our own weak nature. d) all of these.
Ans: d) all of these.
In addition to being God's son, Jesus is this.
Who is, the Christ or the Messiah?
What Jesus was tempted with.
What are, physical pleasure, pride and power?
Christ means. a) "Savior." b) "Messiah." c) "anointed one." or d) both b and c.
Ans: d) both b. ("Messiah") and c. ("anointed one").
Jesus proved to be the true Messiah whose kingdom was a spiritual one.
True.
Because Jesus was hungry after fasting 40 days in the desert, this was Satan's first temptation of Christ.
What is, "if you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread."
[Temptation to physical pleasures. The Kingdom of God is not based on material goods].
Christ means this.
What is "anointed one"?
The three types of sin.
What is mortal, venial and Original?
Anyone who hears God's word and proclaims it is a) a prophet. b) a priest. c) a king. d) a baptizer.
Ans: a) a prophet.
Sins that break our relationship with God are called venial.
False. (These are mortal sins).
In his second temptation, Satan takes Jesus to the tower of the Temple and tells him to do this.
What is, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. Scripture says that the angels will support you with their hands."
[Temptation to pride. The Kingdom of God is not based on magic tricks.]
Jesus was not the Messiah many Jewish people expected. In their minds, the Messiah would help them overthrow this.
What is, Rome?
[Jesus was the Messiah who preached humility and love of neighbors and enemies. He was the Messiah who suffered and died for us.]
Three sources of temptations.
What is, Satan, the world, and human nature?
The Kingdom of God a) would destroy Rome. b) is a geographical location. c) is a kingdom in which all people live in love. d) both a and c.
Ans. c) is a kingdom in which all people live in love.
Sin is choosing to do wrong or to omit doing what is good.
True.
In his third and final temptation, Satan takes Jesus to a high mountain and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and tells Jesus this.
What is, "All these I shall give you if you prostrate yourself and worship me."
[Temptation to power. The Kingdom of God is not based upon a show of political power.]
This word means a revelation or manifestation of God.
What is, an epiphany?
The factors that lessen guilt.
What are, knowledge, circumstances, and intention?
In the desert, Jesus a) was tempted by Satan. b) turned stones into bread to stay alive. c) failed his test like his people the Israelites. d) decided to be the powerful earthly Messiah the Jewish people were waiting for.
Ans. Jesus a) was tempted by Satan.
Jesus was just what the Jewish people expected their Messiah to be.
False.
People, circumstances and things that entice us to do what is wrong or omit doing what is good are called these.
What are, temptations?
This was a sign that Jesus accepted his mission as Messiah.
What was, Jesus' baptism by John in the Jordan River?
Aids to fight temptations.
What are, self-control, sacraments and grace. (Prayer, fasting)
The epiphany of Jesus' baptism was a) the pouring of the water. b) the revelation of the Trinity. c) the words of John. d) repentance.
Ans. b) the revelation of the Trinity--the three Persons in one God.
(The voice of God the Father who spoke from Heaven, God the Son (Jesus) who was being baptized, and God the Holy Spirit who descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove).