God's Attributes and
Basic Truths
Basic Truths
What is repentance?
To turn away from things that go against the way God wants us to live.
What does it mean for us to be salt and light for the world?
Salt reminds us to season our thoughts, words, and actions with God's love and to act different from the world Light reminds us to shine God's light to show the way for others to come to him. (Matt 5: 13-16)
In the parable of the 4 soils, what does the good soil represent?
People who are ready to hear the word of God,listen, and believe. (Matt 13)
What did Jesus tell the woman who touched his cloak hoping to be healed?
Your faith has healed you. (Matt 9: 18-26)
Why did Jesus eat with tax collectors and sinners?
The sick need a doctor, not the well. (Matt 9:9-13)
What attribute means God controls all things and his plans always happen?
God is sovereign.
What is Jesus' response to 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemies'.
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matt 5: 43-48)
What is a parable?
Earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
Where did Jesus send the demons he cast out of the 2 men in the graveyard?
Into the pigs who ran off cliff into the water (Matt 8:28-54)
Why was Jesus tempted in the desert by Satan?
So he could understand how we feel when we are tempted and so he show his ability to withstand temptation and remain perfect (and ultimately become the perfect sacrifice for our sins).
What is sanctification?
The Holy Spirit helping us to be more like Jesus.
What is the lesson Jesus was teaching when he told the story of the wise and foolish builders?
Build your life on the foundation of Jesus' teachings and not the shifting sands of the world's whims. (Matt 7:24-27)
How is the kingdom of heaven like a mustard seed and yeast?
It only takes a little word, effort, for God to grow his kingdom into something big. God's word will spread if we share it. (Matt 13)
How did Jesus help his disciples feed the crowd?
He took the fish and bread, blessed it, and divided it for the crowd.
What does Jesus teach us about our words?
They reflect what's in our heart. They can draw others to Jesus or they can turn them away. (Matt 15)
What is the purpose of my life?
To know God, to love God, to enjoy God, to glorify God.
How should you give, pray, and fast?
Not to be seen by men, but in secret and receive a reward from the Father. (Matt 6:1-24)
What is the lesson for us in the parable about the king who forgave the servant's debt?
Forgive and be forgiven; be merciful to receive mercy. (Matt 18)
After Jesus walked on water and got into the boat, what 2 things happened?
The wind died down. The disciples worshipped him and said, You really are the Son of God.
What is the trinity?
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
What attribute of God means He frees us from the penalty of sin?
God is Savior.
What did Jesus teach us to do while we wait for his return?
To watch and be ready. (Matt 24)
What is the lesson for us in the parable of the 10 bridesmaids?
Be ready and be prepared for Jesus' coming. (Matt 25)
What is the lesson for us in Jesus' feeding of the 5000?
He has compassion on people, even when he was grieving the loss of John the Baptist. He knows our needs and provides for them. (Matt 14)
Who tried to remove Jesus as king of his new kingdom? Why didn't it work?
Chief Priest, teachers of the law, elders. It didn't work, because it was God's plan for Jesus to die so that we would be forgiven and live with him in heaven. People can't thwart God's plans.