God's Calling & Our Response
What type of "ground" should we sow ourselves on? What does it mean to bring forth fruit?
The good ground! Bringing forth fruit means to do things for the Lord (inviting friends to Sunday School, reading our Bible, praying, following God's will in our lives, etc.).
What is a parable?
A parable is a simple story or natural illustration used to communicate a spiritual truth, moral lesson, or religious principle. These were often used by Jesus!
Why did Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethlehem at the time when Jesus was going to be born?
Caesar Augustus made a decree that all should be taxed. They had to return to their city of lineage. They were descendants of King David, so their city of lineage was Bethlehem.
Finish the verse: "Whatsoever he saith unto you, ___ ___." - John 2:5
Do it!
What is a disciple?
A follower of Jesus!
Name 3 things God might call a young person to do and 3 excuses we might give for not answering His call.
Answers vary.
In what environment was Jesus born? Why was he born here?
In a stable because there was no room in the inn.
Why did Jesus come to Earth as a human?
To die on the cross for our sins so that we can be saved and go to Heaven with Him.
Finish the verse: "Follow me, and I will make you ___ ___ ___." - Matthew 4:19
Fishers of men!
How many disciples did Jesus have? Name one of them.
12! Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Thaddaeus, and Judas.
What is the greatest and most important call God has for us?
To be saved and follow Him!
Who is John the Baptist and what did he do?
John the Baptist performed water baptisms to help pave the way for Jesus through bearing witness of His coming and salvation.
Who told Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus?
Gabriel/an angel.
Finish the verse: "___ ___ ___, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." - 2 Peter 3:18
Grow in grace!
What was the first simple step that the disciples took? This is the same for any new Christian.
Name 3 of the basic ingredients for happiness listed in Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew 5:3-12).
Blessed are the poor in spirit, they that mourn, the meek, the pure in heart, the merciful, etc.
Where was Jesus when he performed his first miracle? What was it?
He was at a wedding. He turned the water into wine.
Where did the angel tell Mary and Joseph to go to escape from King Herod?
Egypt!
Finish the verse: "If ye know these things, ___ are ye if ___ ___ ___." - John 13:17
Happy, ye do them!
What was Andrew's reaction when he first met Jesus? See John 1:40-42.
He immediately went out to find his brother Peter so he could introduce him to Jesus too. He shared the good news!
What are the steps to getting saved?
Acknowledge the need to be saved, repent and confess, forsake all sin, ask, and believe.
What did Satan tempt Jesus to do when He was in the wilderness? See Matthew 4:1-11.
Turn stone into bread, jump off the top of the temple, and worship him.
Why is it significant that the angels of the Lord appeared unto shepherds to tell them the good news of Jesus' birth?
They were considered the lowest of the low. Jesus came for everyone!
Finish the verse: "Jesus answered and said unto him, ___ ___ ___ ___, Satan." - Luke 4:8
Get thee behind me!
What was the impact of Jesus' first miracle on the disciples? See John 2:11.
It caused them to believe in Jesus as the Messiah they had waited for!