Life of Jesus
Jesus' birth is recorded in which two Gospels?
Matthew and Luke
What event in Jesus' life marks the beginning of his earthly ministry?
Baptism
Name all four Gospels.
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Name at least 2 afflictions Jesus healed people of?
When the women arrive at the tomb on Easter morning, what do they find there?
Jesus is missing, angel rolls stone away
Mary and Joseph
Who tempts Jesus following his baptism?
Satan
What word was used to refer to Jesus that meant "Teacher"?
Rabbi
Name at least 2 non-healing miracles of Jesus.
Walking on water, calming storm, feeding the multitudes, water into wine
What event marks the beginning of Holy Week?
Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem
How old was Jesus when he got separated from his family and was found in the Temple?
12 years old
The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is an example of which form of Jesus' teaching?
Direct discourse
How many people did Jesus raise from the dead? (not including himself)
3 - Jairus' daughter, widow's son, Lazarus
What tradition that we carry on in church today is based on Jesus' last supper with his disciples?
Communion / Lord's Supper
For how many days was Jesus separated from his family as a boy when they eventually found him in the Temple in Jerusalem?
5 days
How does Jesus respond to the temptations of Satan?
Refuses by quoting scripture (from Deuteronomy)
Jesus answering Nicodemus' question about being born again is an example of which form of Jesus' teaching?
Conversations with individuals
What do Jesus' miracles (healing and non-healing) tell us about him?
Power over nature = God, compassionate
When the risen Jesus appears before his disciples, how does he prove it's really him?
Shows them his hands and feet - scarred from crucifixion
When Jesus was reunited with his family when they found him in the Temple, what did he say when they confronted him with their worry?
"You should've known I would be in my Father's house"
Name the three temptations faced by Jesus.
1) Turn stones to bread
2) Throw yourself down and let the angels save you
3) Bow and worship Satan and receive power and lands
The story of the Good Samaritan is an example of which form of Jesus' teaching?
Parables
Which non-healing miracle of Jesus is included in all four Gospels? (only one)
Feeding the 5,000
What percentage of Matthew's Gospel covers the last week of Jesus' life (aka, Holy Week)?
25% or 1/4