John the Baptist in Prison
Why didn't Herod like John the Baptist's message to him?
John had been reminding Herod of God's commands and how he was disobeying them.
What did Jesus and followers see as they arrived at the gate of Nain?
A dead man being carried out in a coffin.
Name at least 2 of the special things the sinful woman did for Jesus?
(1) She came uninvited to Simon's dinner party
(2) anointed Jesus with very expensive perfume
(3) washed His feet with her tears
(4) dried His feet with her hair
(5) kissed his feet and rubbed them with perfume.
After watching Jesus pray, what did the disciples ask Jesus to do?
They asked Jesus to teach them to pray.
What did Jesus say to the crowd when the brother interrupted Jesus and said, "Tell my brother to divide his inheritance with me"?
Be on guard against greed. Owning possessions will not make you happy or content.
Where was John when he sent a message to Jesus asking, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else to be the Messiah?
John was in prison.
What is a widow and what culturally made the death of her only son even more difficult?
Being a widow means her husband was dead so with the death of her son she had no income.
What did Simon, the Pharisee, think about the woman anointing Jesus?
He thought if Jesus were really a prophet, He would know she was a sinful woman and wouldn't even let this woman touch Him.
What do we call the prayer Jesus taught His disciples?
The Lord's prayer or the Model Prayer.
What did the farmer decide to do with his abundant harvest in the parable Jesus told?
The farmer decided he would tear down his barns and build bigger ones so he would be able to store all his excess for the future.
Jesus told John's messengers to tell John what they had seen and heard. Name 2 of the 6 things Jesus listed.
Blind received sight, the lame walked, those with leprosy are healed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life and the poor are told the good news.
How did Jesus show compassion and power?
He spoke comfort to the mother and raised the young man from death.
What parable did Jesus use to explain to Simon why the woman did this?
A man let 2 people borrow money. He loaned one 50 coins and the other 500 coins. As neither could pay, he forgave both of their debts.
Who will be more thankful and loving toward the lender?
How did Jesus start the Lord's prayer?
Our Father.
How did Jesus use a raven and wildflowers as illustrations?
The raven doesn't store up food, but God feeds him and the wildflowers don't work to be beautiful. God cares for His creation especially people who are more important than birds and flowers.
What did Jesus say about John the Baptist?
Jesus said there is no human greater than John the Baptist.
How did the people respond?
They were awed and glorified God then spread the miracle throughout Judea.
How did Jesus reprimand Simon for his thought?
Jesus reminded Simon that when He entered his house, he didn't even give Jesus water to wash His feet and didn't His head even with olive oil.
Name 2 of the 3 things for which The Lord's Prayer shows us to pray?
Our daily bread, forgiveness of our sins and protection from temptation
Complete what Jesus said, "Where your treasure is, there your"….
….”heart will be also.”
What did Herodias tell her daughter to ask for when Herod promised her anything she wanted?
She was to ask for Herod to kill John the Baptist.
How does it mirror our problem, that Jesus has the power to bring the dead to life?
We are all dead in our sin, but Jesus can give us new life in Him if we repent and trust in His life, death and resurrection.
What did Jesus say to the woman?
"Your sins are forgiven. Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.
What was Jesus' meaning by the parable about a widow who kept going to an unkind judge asking for justice?
If this evil judge finally did what was right, how much more will our Heavenly Father grant justice to His people who cry out day & night or keep on praying.
Jesus taught people to seek God's kingdom because knowing God is what?
The GREATEST treasure!