Jesus' Feet Anointed
In Jesus’ day, what did guests routinely have their washed upon arriving at a benquet? What did they have anointed with oil?
their feet; their head
Jesus showed his power over what when he calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee?
Nature
Fill in the missing words:
Jesus cured the demon-possessed man by casting the ______________ instead into 2,000 ______________.
Demons; pigs
At banquets, the guests were seated at the table according to what?
their respective rank
Why did the disciples turn to Jesus when the storm got really bad?
They were afraid and thought Jesus could help them.
Jesus showed his power over what when he cured the demon-possessed man?
Satan
What did Jesus say to the sinful woman who anointed his feet?
“Your sins are forgiven…. Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Which disciples lived on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and made their living from fishing in its waters?
Peter, Andrew, James, and John
How did Jesus cure the demon-possessed man?
He drove out the demons, sending them instead into 2,000 pigs, all of which jumped off the cliff and were drowned in the sea.
Why didn’t Simon the Pharisee show proper etiquette to Jesus, his guest of honor?
Simon had not invited Jesus out of friendship; he simply wanted to hear Jesus say something that would give the Pharisees proof that Jesus was disobeying God’s laws or blaspheming against God.
What did Jesus really want to see in the disciples during the storm?
Jesus wanted them to demonstrate their faith.
What did Jesus' response to the man show about His love for him?
Jesus' response showed God's mercy and made the point that this man was worth more than 2000 pigs. Jesus had compassion on the man.
What does the story of “Jesus’ Feet Anointed” show about the greatness of God’s forgiveness?
God’s forgiveness is unlimited. God forgives people who repent, believe in him, and ask for forgiveness. God forgives because of his great love for us, not because we deserve forgiveness. When we repent and confess our sins, God forgives our sin, whether we have sinned much or little.
What does Jesus want us to do when trouble (or a “storm”) comes?
We are to call upon God and believe that he will hear us. We are to put our hope and trust in God.
How is Jesus' response in the story of his healing of the demon-possessed man similar to his response when he had calmed the storm at sea?
Jesus calmed the "storm” in the man, just as He had calmed the storm at sea. In the story about calming the sea, Jesus demonstrated that He is Lord over nature, while in the story about healing the demon-possessed man He demonstrated His power over Satan.