John 3:22-36
In this chapter, this famous "cousin" is found to be testifying about Jesus.
Who is John or John the Baptist
What was a centurion in charge of? (HINT: answer is in his title)
Roman commander in charge of 100 soldiers.
What day of creation did God make man and woman?
The 6th day.
Genesis 1: 26-31
Jesus took his disciples to the countryside in this land where he spent some time with them and baptized.
What is Judea
What specifically did the centurion ask Jesus to do in order to heal his servant?
But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
What man did God choose and promise that his family would bless the whole world?
Who is Abraham
Genesis 15
Explain what some of John's disciples began to argue about and seemed quite upset about.
25 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. 26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”
What logic or explanation did the centurion say to Jesus that made him believe that what he was asking for would work?
9 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Who is the great grandson of Abraham who became a leader in Egypt and saved his whole family?
Who is Joseph
Genesis 37
Genesis 45
Fill in the blank:
He must become _ _ _ _ _ _ _; I must become
_ _ _ _.
He must become greater; I must become less.
True or False:
Jesus was bored and not very excited about what he had just heard from the centurion.
False: 10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
After escaping Pharoah and crossing the Red Sea, God traveled with the Israelites while they walked through the desert. How did God present himself to the people during the day and during the night?
Pillar of Cloud during the day.
Pillar of Fire during the night.
Exodus 13:21-22
21 By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. 22 Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.
Where does this passage tell us that Jesus is from; and what does it say is required for eternal life?
31 The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.
How long did it take for the servant of the centurion to he healed?
13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would. ”And his servant was healed at that moment.
Eye for Eye
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
In this passage, Jesus was teaching the people in a sermon that has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Many there were probably expecting Him to tell them how to fight back, how to stand up for themselves, or how to make things fair again. That's what they were used to hearing from leaders.
In your own words explain what Jesus meant and give an example or two of what it might look like today!
Accept multiple answers.
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,”the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,42but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
In your own words, what is Martha's problem in this passage and what is more important?
Accept multiple answers
Who did God eventually send to fulfill the promise He had made of a coming redeemer and rescuer?
Who was Jesus.
Matthew 1