miracles
What happened at the wedding at Cana?
Jesus turned water into wine
What did the good Samaritan do?
He helped the man when nobody else would
Why might some of the parables be offensive to people in Jesus' culture.
Answers will vary
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Who did Jesus allow to walk on water?
Peter
What happened in the story of the lost coin?
A lady had 10 coins, and lost one. She found it and called her neighbors to rejoice with her.
How were sick people seen in Jewish culture?
They were shunned, looked down upon, and not associated with.
John
How does God reveal himself through creation/humanity?
We are all created in God's image
What type of miracle is feeding the 5000?
Nature
What is the theme/moral of the parable of the lost sheep?
What does 2 tiered society mean?
The top 10% were richer and had more privileges and everyone else were in the bottom 90%
Mark-Servant of God
Luke- Son of Man
John-Son of God
How does God reveal himself through prophets?
Prophets are people on earth who spread God's word.
What are some of the names Jesus was called?
Answers will vary
Why did Jesus tell parables?
They are easy to understand.
What does it mean when Jewish culture was patriarchal?
It was run by men.
Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke's gospels similar?
They all see Jesus through the same Lens
How does God reveal himself through the chosen people?
The chosen people are the people he chose who have a responsibility. AKA the Hebrews.
What is the difference between a miracle and a parable?
Miracles actually happened while parables just are a story with a message.
What "lost" parables did Jesus tell?
The lost coin, the lost sheep, and the lost son.
Why did many people dislike Jesus?
He ate with sinners, helped the unclean, claimed to be the "son of God," and some of his parables were considered offensive.
What is the name given to the gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
The Synoptic gospels
How does God reveal himself through the Torah?
They are the first 5 books of the bible and the heart for the Jews.