John the Baptist
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What message did John preach in the wilderness?
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
What does repentance mean?
Turning away from sin / changing your heart
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Where did Jesus perform His first miracle?
Cana in Galilee
Why did Jesus get into Simon’s boat?
To teach the crowd
“Repent, for the ______ is near.”
Matthew 3:2
Kingdom of heaven
TRIPLE JEOPARDY: What has God called us to do? (Think of Peter.)
Make disciples
What prophet foretold John’s coming?
Isaiah
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What happened to trees that didn’t produce good fruit?
Cut down and thrown into the fire
What problem happened at the wedding?
They ran out of wine
What did Jesus tell Simon to do?
Go into deep water and let down nets
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: John said, “I baptize you with ______.”
Matthew 3:11
water
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What does baptism show? ( Think of water's purpose and what you are supposed to do after baptism)
A changed heart / following Jesus
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What did John wear and eat?
Camel’s hair clothing, locusts, and wild honey
What should someone with two shirts do?
Share with someone who has none
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What were the jars originally used for?
Ceremonial washing
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Why was Simon hesitant at first to go back in the water?
He caught nothing all night
“I can do all things through ______.”
Phillipians 4:13
Christ who strengthens me
What should we do when God asks us to do something hard? (Think of Peter.)
Obey God
Who did people think John might be?
The Messiah
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What did John tell tax collectors?
Don’t collect more than required
Who knew about the miracle?
Mary, the disciples, the servants
What happened when he obeyed Jesus?
They caught a huge number of fish
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: “....But there is one coming later who is greater than I am. I am not good enough to __________ . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 3:11
carry His sandals
What helps us live strong Christian lives?
Prayer, Bible reading, Holy Spirit
Where did John baptize people?
The Jordan River
What would Jesus baptize people with?
The Holy Spirit and fire
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What did this miracle reveal about Jesus?
His glory (and led disciples to believe)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What does “fishers of men” mean?
Telling others about Jesus
"What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the __________ through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him."
John 2:11 NIV
miracles/signs
What happens when we rely on Jesus instead of ourselves?
Greater results / strength / blessing