God's Teachings
What is the lamp of the body?
(Hint: a body part)
Matthew 6:22-23 NKJV
"The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. [23] But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
During the storm, Jesus walks on water. What happens to Peter during this time and what does Jesus teach him?
Peter asks Jesus to command him to come to him on the water. However, Peter was afraid of the stormy wind and began sinking, crying out to Jesus to save him. Jesus catches him and teaches him to have faith and not to doubt.
What should you do if you are angry with your brother?
Make peace with him before offering to God.
“Whenever I am _____, I will trust in ___.”
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” (Psalm 56:3)
What is the meaning of fasting? How is it supposed to be done?
Fasting is to help us grow closer to God. We must have the right attitude when fasting. When we fast, we examine our motivation when serving God. We don't fast to show others how great we are.
What did Jesus do to the demon named Legion?
A man was demon-possessed and Jesus commanded the demon to come out of him. It told Jesus it's name was Legion and begged Jesus to enter the herd of swine feeding on the mountain. The demons went out of the man and entered the pigs, which ran out into the lake and drowned.
Who is Jairus?
(Hint: he has a daughter)
Jairus wwas a synagogue ruler who fell at Jesus' feet and begged for his help to save his dying daughter. However, his daughter had died on the way back to his house. Jesus told him he only needed to have faith. He told her to get up and she did.
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the _________ and the ____. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’”
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’” (John 11:25)
What does it mean for a believer to be salt and light?
Salt is useful for seasoning, preserving, and disinfecting. A lamp on a stand gives light to everyone. Believers should strive to do good deeds so that others can see those good works and glorify God in heaven.
Why couldn't the disciples cast out demons?
Jesus told the disciples that they could not cast them out because of their unbelief. He’s said that if you faith as a mustard seed, you can move mountains. He also said that this kind (of demon) could only go out by prayer and fasting.
What happened in the parable of the Good Samaritan and what can we learn?
A priest and a Levite both passed by the injured man without helping him. The Samaritan cleaned the wounds, took him to an inn, and used his own money to help the man.
We must always try to show kindness to those in need even if they're enemies.
“Trust in the LORD with all your ____, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your ____.”
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
The four gospel books record the life and ministry of Jesus from different points of view. What are these 4 depictions?
Matthew - Lion - Jesus is the King
Mark - Ox - Jesus is the Servant of God
Luke - Man - Jesus is the Son
John - Eagle - Jesus is God
What happened in the story of the paralytic and his friends?
The paralytic was brought by his friends to see Jesus. Since they couldn't come near him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof and let down the paralytic on the bed he was lying on. Their faith allowed the paralytic to be healed.
What were the four types of environments in the parable of the sower and what did they represent?
Wayside: the seed is planted but cannot grow as it is swept away by the devil.
Rocks: the seed is received but cannot form a strong foundation.
Thorns: the seed is choked by the thorns, which are the worries, pleasures, and desires of the world.
Good Ground: the seed can take root deeply and grow. This allows us to bear fruit for God.
“Now faith is the _______ of things hoped for, the evidence of things not ____."
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)