Chapters 1-5
According to the Gospel of Luke (Chapter 1), the angel Gabriel was sent by God to both ______ (John the Baptist) and ______ (Jesus) to announce miraculous births.
What is Zechariah and Mary?
Who are the 12 Apostles?
What is Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot; Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor?
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
What is the Lord's prayer?
This parable tells of a rich man and a poor beggar named Lazarus and teaches about eternal consequences.
What is the Rich Man and Lazarus?
The number of small copper coins the poor widow put into the treasury.
DOUBLE POINTS - Why is this significant?
What is two?
The act demonstrated that God values the motivation and sacrifice behind a gift rather than its monetary value - she put her entire livelihood.
Which two individuals recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple?
What is Simeon and Anna?
What did the sinful woman use to wash Jesus' feet
What is expensive oil (perfume) from an alabaster jar?
What parable did Jesus tell to warn against storing up earthly treasures?
What is the Parable of the Rich Fool?
How many lepers returned to thank Jesus?
What is only one?
Jesus foretells the destruction of this holy building in Jerusalem.
TRIPLE POINTS - What does this mean?
What is the Temple?
This predicts the Roman destruction in A.D. 70, signaling the end of the Old Covenant sacrificial system and divine judgment on Israel’s disobedience. Jesus implies that the physical, localized Temple is no longer the center of worship; he himself is the new temple. Although the temple was a strong and beautiful building, it was able to be destroyed. Dont anchor your faith to buildings, traditions, visible strength - anchor it to Christ.
What was the main focus of John the Baptist's preaching?
What is a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins?
This parable explains different responses to the Word of God using seed and soil imagery.
What is the Parable of the Sower?
This parable compares the kingdom of God to a tiny seed that grows into a large tree.
What is the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
In predicting HIs death, Jesus lists five things the Gentiles will do to Him. What are these five things? vs 31-33
What is
Jesus warns that before the end comes, there will be _____, ________, _______, and _______.
What is wars, earthquakes, famines, and persecution?
He emphasizes: “Do not be terrified.”
“Settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand…”
“I will give you a mouth and wisdom.”
“Not a hair of your head shall be lost.”
“By your patience possess your souls.”
Jesus wants us to be ready. What can do we to stay ready?
Following His 40-day fast, these are the three specific things Satan tempted Jesus to do in the wilderness.
What are turning stones to bread, jumping from the temple, and worshipping Satan?
Who appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration? vs 30.
What is Moses and Elijah?
This parable describes invited guests who make excuses and miss a great feast.
What is the Parable of the Great Supper?
This chapter includes the story of a short tax collector who climbs a tree to see Jesus.
What is the story of Zacchaeus?
Jesus compares the signs of the end to observing this tree begin to bud.
DOUBLE POINTS - what does this mean?
What is the fig tree?
When you see a fig tree budding, know that summer is near, similarly when you see certain things, know that God's kingdom is near.
Everything fades but God's word's doesn't.
Culture changes.
Trends change.
Opinions change.
Jesus’ words don’t.
Which disciple left his boat and nets after a miraculous catch of fish?
What is Simeon Peter?
This famous parable teaches that loving your neighbor goes beyond boundaries and prejudice.
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
This chapter includes three parables about something lost and then found, ending with a forgiving father.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
The spies tried to trap Jesus by asking if it was lawful to pay taxes to this Roman ruler.
Who is Caesar?
After signs appear in the sun, moon, and stars, people will see the Son of Man coming in this way.
DOUBLE POINTS - why is it significant?
What is coming in a cloud with power and great glory?
In the Bible, clouds represent:
God’s presence (Exodus – pillar of cloud)
God’s glory (Mount Sinai)
God’s authority